The Latest Breaking News from London

Londoners face biggest mortgage hit after interest rate rise

London homeowners will be hardest hit by this week’s rise in interest rates, according to new research released on Friday.

Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2022

London’s Mayor accuses Government of ‘inciting’ Tube strike

More railway workers are to be balloted for industrial action in growing disputes over pay and jobs.

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022

Bristol office building Hannover House attracts new occupier

London Stock Exchange listed financial services firm Alpha FX is the fifth company to take space at the building

Birmingham Post · Jun 17, 2022

Rafael Nadal set to play at Wimbledon for first time in three years

Nadal will travel to London on Monday to start his preparation for the tournament

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022

Sadiq Khan says new Met commissioner must recognise ‘deep cultural problems’

London Mayor says he will block the appointment of a new commissioner unless they grasp the ‘true extent’ of the Met’s problems.

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022

Benzinga Before The Bell: SpaceX Fires Staff Critical Of Musk, Snapchat Tests Subscriptions And Other Top Financial Stories Friday, June 17

Reuters London’s Gatwick Airport To Fly Lesser Number Of Flights During Summer Season

Benzinga · Jun 17, 2022

Train strikes: How can I get to Glastonbury and which rail lines are open?

A two-year wait and now there’s a train strike? Nightmare. Here’s how to get around it and reach the iconic festival

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022

The Standard View: Ministers must end blame game to avert Tube and rail strikes

In the absence of an 11th-hour miracle, next week will see another round of Tube and rail strikes that threaten to bring London, as well as vast swathes of the country, to a standstill. The summer of discontent is well underway.

Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2022

There are extraordinary works of art in public spaces. Let’s find them

There are bold, bright banners hanging up in Bond Street right now, a bit like giant arty tea-towels. The idea from Royal Academician Mali Morris is that they change their aspect with the changing light through the day. This is where the Royal Academy Summer Show spills over into the…

Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2022

Heatwave alert as parts of UK experience hottest day of 2022 so far

Met Office issues level three warning in London, south-east and east England and Royal Ascot takes unprecedented step of relaxing dress code

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2022