The Latest Breaking News from London

Police investigate arson at former synagogue in east London

It is the latest in a string of deliberately lit fires targeting Jewish sites in the capital

The Independent UK · May 5

World-record breaking 1.33 million enter 2027 TCS London Marathon ballot — nearly 2% of UK population

CEO of London Marathon Events, Hugh Brasher, said the ‘astonishing’ total establishes London ‘as the world’s most sought-after marathon’

Evening Standard · May 5

Record number of people enter London Marathon 2027 ballot after historic 2026 edition

Over 1.3 million people have applied for next year’s event, set to take place on 25 April

The Independent UK · May 5

London local elections 2026: Labour 'under siege' from Zack Polanski Greens but stays biggest party - new poll

Keir Starmer’s party has seen its support in the capital slump 15 points since the 2024 general election to 28%, according to the More in Common survey

Evening Standard · May 4

A look at vehicle-ramming cases worldwide in recent history

In Leipzig, Germany, a driver plowed into a busy shopping area, killing two people and injuring three others

The Independent UK · May 4

Zack Polanski clashes with Cabinet minister on antisemitism as London targeted by stabbings and arson attacks

Communities Secretary Steve Reed accuses the Green Party of failing to do enough to tackle antisemitism but it brands him ‘desperate’ in his criticism

Evening Standard · May 4

Supply Concerns Push Cocoa Prices Sharply Higher

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Monday closed up +287 (+7.98%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) did not trade with markets in the UK closed for the May Day holiday. Cocoa prices rallied sharply on Monday, as NY cocoa posted a 2.75-month high. The prolonged closure...

Barchart · May 4

Diego Simeone dismisses superstition claims over Atletico Madrid hotel switch for Arsenal showdown

Atletico Madrid have decided to stay at the different hotel to the one they used for their 4-0 defeat against Arsenal in October

The Independent UK · May 4

Kid Cudi fires MIA from tour after she rants about being a ‘brown Republican’

London-born rapper also suggested a number of people in the crowd could be illegal immigrants

The Independent UK · May 4

Cocoa Prices Race Higher on Supply Fears

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is up +324 (+9.01%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is not trading with markets in the UK closed for the May Day holiday. Cocoa prices are sharply higher today, with NY cocoa posting a 2-week high. The prolonged closure of...

Barchart · May 4