The Latest Breaking News from London

Fifth man arrested over arson attacks on properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer

The Metropolitan Police said a 19-year-old man has been released under investigation

Evening Standard · Jan 29

Welcome to 'Lollywood': Why London is the new Hollywood

Almost as many films were shot in London as LA in 2025. With big movie money pouring into the capital and state-of-the-art studios, Hollywood is losing its blockbuster grip, reports Laura Martin

Evening Standard · Jan 29

Another arrest made over fires at properties linked to Keir Starmer

A fifth suspect has been arrested in connection with arson attacks on properties linked to the prime minister

The Independent UK · Jan 29

London must have more affordable homes for families, Sadiq Khan told

The social housing system is failing to keep pace with increasing demand in the capital, according to a new report

Evening Standard · Jan 29

"This House is Not a Cookie-Cutter Space" — How Focusing on Wellbeing Brought Character Back Into This Renovated London Townhouse

Creating this forever home was about breaking rules, building trust and focusing on the power of soft, subtle textures

Livingetc · Jan 29

London travel news LIVE: Euston train chaos until end of day after huge Chalk Farm fire

Avanti West Coast said trains may be cancelled or delayed by up to an hour, with disruption expected until the end of the day

Evening Standard · Jan 29

'Hero' London bus driver sacked after chasing and knocking out necklace thief

Tribunal hears driver Mark Hehir chased after the thief and returned the necklace to the female passenger

Evening Standard · Jan 29

US robotaxis undergo training for London’s quirks before planned rollout this year

Waymo cars have been earning their stripes by getting used to zebra crossings while awaiting a government green light

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29

‘Hero’ bus driver sacked after chasing down thief who stole passenger’s necklace

Mark Hehir had worked as a London bus driver for Metroline for about two years before the incident

The Independent UK · Jan 29

The Standard podcast: Is London in a youth jobs crisis?

Is the future for young Londoners truly bleak?

Evening Standard · Jan 29