The Latest Breaking News from London

Partygate: London woman prosecuted for breaking lockdown rules ‘didn’t know there was a party’

A London estate agent was convicted and fined for breaking Covid-19 rules after insisting she “didn’t realise” a party was going to happen when she went to visit a friend.

Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2022

Crossrail opening could be delayed by Omicron, London Assembly fears

Concerns have been raised that the opening of Crossrail could be delayed by the impact of Omicron.

Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2022

Seattle author Elizabeth George talks about writing her 21st Inspector Lynley novel

SEATTLE — Elizabeth George does have an endgame for her bestselling Inspector Thomas Lynley mysteries — the newest of which, "Something to Hide," arrived in bookstores Jan. 11. But, to the relief of the many fans of the series, she hasn't arrived there yet.

Tribune News Service · Jan 19, 2022

High-speed rail must go to Scotland to help reach net zero, report finds

Exclusive: A new rail industry report calls for speed enhancements north of Crewe to cut journey times

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2022

No 10 staff would have been better off partying in a pub, says Wetherspoon

The chain’s boss, Tim Martin, said CCTV installed in the company’s central London pubs could have helped with inquiries into what happened.

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2022

UK inflation jumps to 30-year high of 5.4% as cost of living crisis deepens – as it happened

Food prices, furniture, clothes and housing costs rise; unions urge government to tackle cost of living crisis as pressure builds for February rate hike

The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2022

Boris Johnson partygate crisis: Poll gives Labour 32-point lead in London

Exclusive: Eight Tory MPs could lose their seats in London if bombshell poll is replicated at next General Election

Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2022

From bees to bins: how a London hotel aims to become truly net-zero

A stay at Chiswick’s room2 casts light on its claim to be an entirely sustainable hotel, from its rooftop wildlife to the revolutionary bins. Plus, four sustainable hotels across Europe

The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2022

New year surge in London home buyers and lack of homes for sale ‘likely to drive prices higher’

There are 28 registrations of interest for every 10 homes on the market in parts of London

Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2022

Lifetime ISA: why the Government’s flagship saving scheme has a sting in its tail for London first-time buyers

Since the Government’s flagship Lifetime Isa (LISA) scheme was launched in 2017 to help millennials onto the property ladder its popularity has grown and grown.

Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2022