The Latest Breaking News from London

UFC star makes weight after worrying weight-cut update ahead of his bout

UFC welterweight Takashi Sato implied his weight cut for his fight this Saturday wasn't going well, but he successfully hit the 170lb mark on Friday morning

Daily Mirror · Mar 18, 2022

Tycoon owner of fire-ravaged Scots hospital ordered to make repairs week before mystery blaze

London-based petrol station tycoon Chelvatheebam Chelvam has been trying and failing to flog the former Paisley hospital for a profit.

Daily Record · Mar 18, 2022

London bus strike suspended after new pay offer

A planned strike by bus drivers which would have disrupted services in London has been suspended after a new pay offer.

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2022

London’s ‘loneliest dog’ finally finds home after more than 500 days at animal centre

Hattie was first adopted by the centre in August 2020

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2022

Covid infections in London rocket by almost 50 per cent in a week

Kingston has one of the highest infection rates in the country, according to the UK Health Security Agency

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2022

British Fashion Chain Ted Baker Draws US Takeover Interest

Sycamore Partners is in the early stage of making a possible cash offer for fashion retailer Ted Baker (TED.L), the private equity firm said on Friday, in the latest sign of strong US interest in taking over British entities. New York-based Sycamore, which specializes in deals in the struggling retail…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 18, 2022

I always think whatever I've done and achieved so far is not 'the best': Neeraj Chopra

LONDON: Olympic gold is the ultimate glory for an athlete but star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra says his best is yet to come as he strives to breach the 90m mark in the upcoming top events this year.

The Times of India · Mar 18, 2022

London to host peace march in solidarity with Ukraine

London is to host a peace march and vigil to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine, Sadiq Khan has announced.

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2022

Beckhams 'win approval for urgent repair' on mega mansion which is 'close to collapse'

Victoria and David Beckham are said to have been granted permission to repair their £31.5 million palatial pad in London which has reportedly become 'too dangerous to use'

Daily Mirror · Mar 18, 2022

World Shares Mixed after Oil Climbs Back above $100

Shares have opened lower in Europe after gains for most Asian benchmarks as oil prices hovered above $100 per barrel. Stocks rose in Tokyo and Shanghai but fell in Paris, Frankfurt and London.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 18, 2022