The Latest Breaking News from London

China's controversial super-embassy in London gets go-ahead despite warning security risks cannot be avoided

Local Government Secretary Steve Reed approved the proposals for the complex at Royal Mint Court, opposite the Tower of London

Evening Standard · Jan 20

Security risk from China ‘super-embassy’ cannot be eliminated, M15 warns after Starmer approves plans

Campaigners to seek judicial review as Tories say government has ‘given Xi Jinping a colossal spy hub in the heart of our capital’

The Independent UK · Jan 20

Sir David Beckham pictured for first time following Brooklyn allegations

The footballer recorded a podcast in Davos.

The Independent UK · Jan 20

GSK acquiring firm developing food allergy treatment in £1.6bn deal

The transaction is expected to complete during the first quarter of 2026.

Evening Standard · Jan 20

DFS hails winter sale for boosting furniture sales

The winter sale trading period started how the furniture business expected it to

The Independent UK · Jan 20

DFS lifts profit outlook after reeling in more orders and launching winter sale

The furniture business, which is listed in London, said it was “utilising data” to help drive more orders across its brands.

Evening Standard · Jan 20

Jobs crisis for London as unemployment rate doubles in less than two years

Nationally the biggest falls in employment were in retail, where 72,000 jobs were lost, and hospitality, down by almost 70,000.

Evening Standard · Jan 20

Police launch CCTV appeal after woman raped inside property in south London

Police launched an investigation after a woman was reportedly raped at an address in Tulse Hill on April 25, 2025

Evening Standard · Jan 20

Photographer Amelia Troubridge Captures Indigenous Women's Fight to Protect the Amazon in New Exhibition

LAND CAMP opens in London this week

Marie Claire · Jan 20

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham breaks silence over family feud with Instagram post

The 26-year-old has spoken out for the first time about the reported feud between him and his family.

The Independent UK · Jan 20