China’s London super-embassy almost certain to get go-ahead next week Approval shortly before Keir Starmer’s trip to Beijing would come despite widespread concern among Labour MPs The Guardian - UK · Jan 13
'Resign!' Leader of Kent Council urges water boss to quit after supply crisis in London's commuter belt Linden Kemkaran, Reform UK Leader of Kent County Council, said South East Water’s chief executive David Hinton should consider his position Evening Standard · Jan 13
Gerry Gable obituary Founder of Searchlight magazine who was a formidable figure in the fight against fascism and the extreme right The Guardian - UK · Jan 13
Stocks slip as Whitbread tops FTSE 100 The World Bank has raised its global growth forecast by 0.2 percentage points for 2026. Evening Standard · Jan 13
Drivers ordered to pay £6,000 and left with criminal records in London council's Blue Badge crackdown Seven Blue Badge cheats have been hauled into court by Croydon Council with 20 more prosecutions scheduled Evening Standard · Jan 13
Cocoa Prices Tumble on Global Demand Concerns March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -196 (-3.60%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -97 (-2.46%). Cocoa prices tumbled to 1.5-month lows today on concerns over weak global demand. Q4 cocoa grinding figures will be released this week and are expected to show continued... Barchart · Jan 13
Joseph Beuys review – the grotesque bathtub containing all the horrors of modern history Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery, LondonThere’s no escape from the horrors of the past in a show that celebrates the German artist at his most Wagnerian. It will enchant you and sicken you simultaneously The Guardian - UK · Jan 13
North London residents including Benedict Cumberbatch and Ed Miliband’s wife face defeat over plans for £5.6m flats Planning officers at Camden Council are set to decide on the proposals at a meeting on Thursday Evening Standard · Jan 13
Concorde timeline: The highs and lows of the iconic plane Plane Talk: The jet had a creditable 27-year career, but ultimately proved an evolutionary cul-de-sac The Independent UK · Jan 13
Homeless families accuse London council of harassment and intimidation Families in temporary accomodation accuse Lambeth Council of ‘intimidating’ home visits which led them to believe they were would be evicted Evening Standard · Jan 13
London tourist tax could raise £350million a year for the capital New modelling shows a 3% levy on the cost of a room could generate £352million in extra income for the Mayor every year Evening Standard · Jan 13
Keir Starmer Faces Fury as China's London 'Spy Hub' Plan Sparks Security Fears China's planned London 'super embassy' sparks UK security fears as Keir Starmer faces growing political backlash over hidden chambers and surveillance risks. International Business Times UK · Jan 13
London masseur who sexually assaulted and photographed women clients without their consent is struck off Yuliyan S Dimov was sentenced to nine-and-a-half-years in prison in May 2024 for multiple counts of sexual assault and voyeurism Evening Standard · Jan 13
Most Britons think London is unsafe - but Londoners disagree According to a new YouGov poll, 61 per cent of Brits agree that London is an unsafe place to live, and only 30 per cent view it as a safe place The Independent UK · Jan 13
Evening Standard · Jan 13 Football fan ‘consumed’ by gambling thought he was better off dead – inquest Oliver Long was found dead in East Sussex on February 23 2024 after sending farewell messages to his family a few days earlier.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 13 London Pride boss accused of contempt of court amid claims of misusing funds Exclusive: Christopher Joell-Deshields could face a fine, asset seizure or imprisonment after allegedly failing to comply with order
Evening Standard · Jan 13 4G mobile phone coverage on Tube reaches halfway stage - with roll-out to be completed by end of year TfL hails landmark moment as 63 out of 121 stations get fast connection
Evening Standard · Jan 13 How safe is London really? This is what the data says The Standard examines crime rates in London over the past decade
Evening Standard · Jan 13 Feltham murder probe: Three arrested after teenager, 18, stabbed to death in west London Tributes left at scene as 18-year-old dies after stabbing at around 5pm on Monday
Evening Standard · Jan 13 January sales: London postcodes with the highest percentage of reduced homes In some west central London postcodes, more than half of properties have not sold after six months on the market
Evening Standard · Jan 13 Burns Night: Where to enjoy a Scottish feast in London on January 25, from Ria's pizza to the Ceilidh Club Address the haggis, says Josh Barrie
The Independent UK · Jan 13 Where is Hamnet filmed? The real-life locations behind the Shakespeare story Explore the real-life UK locations (including some that may surprise you) from Hamnet
Tom’s Hardware · Jan 13 Chinese UK 'Super embassy' to feature ‘hidden chamber’ alongside ‘Britain’s most sensitive communication cables’, claims report — 'spy basement' plans cited as security concern, but true purpose unclear Unredacted plans for China’s new ‘super embassy’ in London suggest the CCP wants to build a 'spy bunker' in the UK's capital, says The Telegraph.
Evening Standard · Jan 13 'You'll have a fight on your hands!' Huge backlash against 'cruel' plans to limit London's Freedom Pass More than 50,000 people sign petition opposing possible changes to London travel freebie
Evening Standard · Jan 13 Locals protest south London university's plans for 'ugly' 29m tower next to village green Kingston University plans to house a lecture theatre, student gallery, teaching studios and more in the new building