Legendary actor hails ‘special day’ after receiving Freedom of the City of London Ray Winstone was recognised for his extensive fundraising and charitable contributions The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025
Dollar Weakness Pushes Sugar Prices Higher March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.24 (+1.64%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed up +7.30 (+1.74%). Sugar prices settled higher on Wednesday as dollar weakness (DXY00 ) sparked some short-covering in sugar futures. Sugar prices have retreated over the past... Barchart · Dec 10, 2025
Cocoa Prices Finish Sharply Higher as the Global Supply Outlook Tightens March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Wednesday closed up +339 (+5.76%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed up +239 (+5.62%). Cocoa prices soared on Wednesday, hitting 1-month highs. Cocoa prices have rallied sharply over the past two weeks amid a tightening global supply outlook. On November... Barchart · Dec 10, 2025
Ray Winstone is awarded Freedom of the City of London The 68-year-old was honoured at a ceremony in central London in recognition of his fundraising and charitable work Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025
Residents fear 24-hour casino next to west London school 'could expose children to gambling' Silvertime Casino wants to move from its current location next to Hyde Park to Notting Hill Gate Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025
Sugar Prices Rebound as Dollar Weakness Sparks Short Covering March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.26 (+1.77%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is up +7.20 (+1.72%). Sugar prices are moving higher today as weakness in the dollar has sparked some short-covering in sugar futures. Sugar prices have retreated over the past... Barchart · Dec 10, 2025
FTSE 100 outperforms European rivals as US interest rate decision looms . Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025
Cocoa Prices Soar as the Global Supply Outlook Tightens March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is up +348 (+5.92%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is up +247 (+5.81%). Cocoa prices are soaring today, hitting 1-month highs. Cocoa prices have rallied sharply over the past two weeks amid a tightening global supply outlook. On November 28,... Barchart · Dec 10, 2025
Nick Clegg takes role at London-based venture capitalists Hiro Capital Former deputy prime minister, who left Meta this year, to be joined by Facebook-owner’s chief AI scientist The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025
Sophie Ellis-Bextor will sing with a Christmas choir in London this week The Murder On The Dancefloor singer will perform with choir in south London on Friday Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025
Driverless taxis are heading to the UK, but it’s still not clear who to blame when something goes wrong Driverless taxis are a bit like buses. You wait ages for one, and then a fleet arrives all at once. The US firms Waymo and Uber have both said their vehicles will be on the streets of London in 2026. The Conversation · Dec 10, 2025
Alex Jones unveils her stunning countryside home Christmas display Alex Jones has unveiled her Christmas decorations at her countryside home after relocating from London. The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025
London's unmissable live music this week, from Getdown Services to Sekoya Maddy Mussen rounds up the hottest music nights in London this week Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025
“One of the most significant artefacts in rock music history”: Kurt Cobain’s MTV Unplugged Martin D-18E – the world’s most expensive guitar – has been donated to the Royal College of Music London Plans are being made for the guitar to embark on a 2026 tour Guitar World · Dec 10, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025 The best experience gifts in the UK for Christmas, tried and tested, from life-drawing to wizard tea Forget novelty mugs and aftershave – give them something they’ll actually remember
Homes & Gardens · Dec 10, 2025 My Life in 10: British Fashion Designer, Dame Anya Hindmarch, on Finding Joy in the Details of Everyday Life From hosting at home to staying organized, the designer, famed for her handbag designs, reveals the simple pleasures that inspire her
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025 Starmer belatedly defends Sadiq Khan after Trump brands London mayor ‘horrible, vicious, disgusting’ Labour prime minister also rejects US president’s claim about UK immigration
Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025 Temporary theatre to be built on former site of infamous Marble Arch Mound 500 seat ‘Marble Arts’ theatre set to open in April 2026 to provide new ‘fresh and exciting cultural space for Londoners’
Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025 Westminster gives ok to major redevelopment of tallest tower on west Oxford Street The building was home to The London College of Fashion until it moved to the Olympic Park in 2023.
Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025 UK life expectancy for females returns to pre-pandemic levels It is too early to know whether the latest figures represent the start of a new upwards trend.
Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025 Plans for hundreds of homes on north London station car park rejected The scheme would have seen five blocks built next to High Barnet station
Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025 High street bake-off heats up as Gail’s and Warrens expand Gail’s rapid growth and Warrens’ new flagship London branch launch signal fiercer competition for Greggs.
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025 You could save 20% weekend breaks with these Hilton deals Hilton is knocking off 20 per cent the hotel bill at select locations – here is how to book
Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025 Police hunt three men after victim, 32, shot and stabbed in north London crime spree Approximately half an hour before the attack, it is believed the alleged gunman had attempted to shoot an 18-year-old man after a foot chase
Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025 London housing market to strengthen as wages rise and rates fall, Berkeley says The company, which specialises in building homes in London, said the long-term outlook is ‘more positive’ particularly in the UK capital.