The Latest Breaking News from London

Woman is ‘kidnapped and bundled into tow truck’ by two men in east London

Man, 42, arrested by police who have been unable to identify young victim

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025

Upper Crust owner SSP boosts sales despite London Tube strike hit

The London-listed business said trading had been stable against an ‘unsettled macroeconomic and softer demand environment’ in key travel spots.

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025

Huge fire at London Poundland shuts high street while 100 firefighters tackle blaze

London Fire Brigade sent 15 fire engines to the High Street in Penge

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025

Inside the London lab simulating AI-controlled satellites

Inside a lab in London, engineers are testing algorithms and robotic satellites to help satellites dock, refuel, and repair each other without human control.

Euronews · Oct 9, 2025

How to start collecting: tips on buying art from Sadie Coles, Victoria Miro, Charlene Prempeh and more

Daunted by investing in ‘proper art’? You needn’t be, with our insiders’ guide

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025

The armed robber who went straight: John McAvoy was born into the criminal life. Here’s how he escaped it

His stepfather was a serious criminal. His uncle was one of the Brink’s-Mat heist gang. McAvoy followed them into crime – and into prison. Then one day in the gym he discovered the talent, drive, support and friendship that changed everything …

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2025

Appeal to begin in case of man convicted over Koran-burning in London

Hamit Coskun has argued he protested peacefully and burning the Koran amounted to freedom of expression.

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025

Starter home prices in London drop as first-time buyers seek out smaller, cheaper homes

London is the only place in the country where first-time buyer house prices are going down, as buyers are pushed towards more affordable properties

Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025

Daniel Craig ‘incredibly proud’ to open BFI London Film Festival with Knives Out

Craig reprises his role as the famed private detective, Benoit Blanc, in the third instalment of the Knives Out series, titled, Wake Up, Dead Man.

Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025

Police officer who put girl in headlock found guilty of assault

Adrian Young, of British Transport Police, restrained 15-year-old at a train station in Camden, north London

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2025