The Latest Breaking News from London

London's leasehold market 'struggling' as developers turn to build-to-rent

Developers are moving away from leasehold flats towards build-to-rent and co-living schemes

Evening Standard · Sep 30

East London residents face paying more for social care bills after council scraps cap

The decision is likely to mean wealthier residents in the borough face increased charges for their home care

Evening Standard · Sep 30

Minecraft hotel to open near London as gaming-themed travel goes up a level

A new 69-room Minecraft hotel is coming to the UK, joining a growing crop of properties designed to let fans step inside their favourite games.

Euronews · Sep 30

More flights at Manchester Airport may be better than Heathrow third runway, says Andy Burnham

‘Obviously, Heathrow Airport is a huge economic driver for the country, but there are concerns and those need to be considered,’ says the Prime Minister

Evening Standard · Sep 30

Tough decisions for Andy Burnham – take our quiz and guess the tracks he picked for each of England’s regions

At receptions at Labour conference, Burnham played a series of regionally specific tracks – but did he hit the right notes?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30

London thunderstorms alert: Extreme weather forecast as millions swelter in rare September 'tropical night'

BBC Weather has forecast thunderstorms between 9am and 10am as rain falls on the capital

Evening Standard · Sep 30

Terror probe suspect called police before arrests made near air base

Five British nationals were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences and terrorism near RAF Fairford on Sunday.

Evening Standard · Sep 30

RAF Fairford Security Alert: Counter-Terror Police Find Petrol but No IEDs in Three Vans as Probe Continues

Counter Terrorism Policing says no improvised explosive devices were found in three vans linked to five British men arrested near RAF Fairford, although petrol was recovered.

International Business Times UK · Sep 30

International trains stopping at second major London station wins crucial backing from rail minister

Major boost for Londoners as Lord Hendy backs vital ‘second stop’ move

Evening Standard · Sep 30

Air pollution is slowing down marathon runners, study finds

Higher levels of nitrogen dioxide on race day are linked to slower marathon times, particularly among non-elite runners, new research suggests.

Euronews · Sep 30