The Latest Breaking News from London

Arsenal optimistic Carabao Cup semi-final clash with Liverpool will go ahead

The Gunners successfully appealed to the Premier League to have Sunday’s north London derby away to Tottenham called off.

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2022

Greece to step up Parthenon marbles pressure amid signs tide is turning

Campaign for British Museum to return antiquities boosted by support from the Times newspaper

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2022

Boris Johnson issues new apology to Queen over party before Duke's funeral

The PM has refused to be drawn on whether he will resign

Wales Online · Jan 18, 2022

George Hook recalls how Kevin Flynn missed London night out after famous England try

The legendary Irish rugby player passed away this week and Hook remembered how Flynn missed a famous night out.

Irish Mirror · Jan 18, 2022

Student given 'unlimited snacks' as only passenger on long haul British Airways flight

Kai Forsyth had the 'weirdest experience' of flying from London to Orlando as the only passenger on the plane except from the flight crew.

Daily Record · Jan 18, 2022

Barrister sues firm over claims that ‘intolerable’ workload ended lucrative career

Joanna Torode, 46, blames “horrific” working conditions at the London office of international firm Ropes and Gray for a “meltdown” in front of colleagues.

Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2022

‘Who’s to say it’s not real?’ Street artist Kaws on creating Fortnite’s first exhibition

The New Yorker has made a virtual art show to take place within the smash-hit game – and a real-life one at London’s Serpentine with a touch of augmented reality. Can it get young gamers into galleries?

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2022

Londoner’s Diary: Alan Moore fears his comic books helped create Trump and QAnon

ICONIC graphic novel writer Alan Moore has admitted he should “take a certain amount of the blame” for the superhero stories that have “infantilised” culture and helped create conspiracy theorists QAnon.

Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2022

All drivers in London will have to ‘pay by the mile’ under green plans by Sadiq Khan

London Mayor Saqid Khan wants a road pricing system to be introduced in the capital to encourage people to use public transport, cycle or walk “where necessary”

Daily Mirror · Jan 18, 2022

Masks should stay on London Tube after Plan B, says Sadiq Khan

Sadiq Khan has urged the Government to keep compulsory face mask laws in place for public transport after Covid restrictions are lifted.

Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2022