The Latest Breaking News from London

Alaska Airlines to launch nonstop flights from Seattle to London and Reykjavik

Flights to London and Reykjavik are scheduled to begin in spring 2026

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025

Heung-min Son bids final emotional farewell to Tottenham as LAFC switch confirmed

The 33-year-old announced his departure last week, calling time on a decade of service in north London

Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2025

Stronger Brazilian Sugar Production Weighs on Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.08 (-0.50%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) closed down -1.50 (-0.32%). Sugar prices on Wednesday settled lower but remained above Tuesday's 5-week lows. Signs of stronger sugar production in Brazil are undercutting sugar prices. Last...

Barchart · Aug 6, 2025

The Guardian view on the London Stock Exchange: its struggles are symptoms of a broken growth model

Editorial: The chancellor and the CBI have plans for reviving the institution. Neither will tackle Britain’s pitifully low levels of business investment

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2025

Lee Claydon GoFundMe Raises Over £15K: How A Fan Fell To His Death During Oasis Concert in London

Lee Claydon, 45, died after a fall at Wembley Stadium during an Oasis concert, prompting family calls for answers amid record alcohol sales.

International Business Times UK · Aug 6, 2025

OPINION - Do we need local police stations? As an MP who was attacked in my own home, I say yes

The Met recently announced plans to close almost half the police station front counters in London. As someone whose life was saved by the speedy response of local officers, the news that Wimbledon is one of those stations is a huge concern - both for the safety of my constituents…

Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2025

Sugar Prices Pressured by Stronger Brazilian Sugar Production

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is down -0.04 (-0.25%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) is down -1.00 (-0.19%). Sugar prices today are slightly lower but remain above Tuesday's 5-week lows. Signs of stronger sugar production in Brazil are undercutting sugar prices. Last Thursday,...

Barchart · Aug 6, 2025

Cocoa Prices Mixed Due to Currency Fluctuations

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU25 ) today is up +87 (+1.04%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) is down -20 (-0.36%). Cocoa prices today are mixed due to currency fluctuations. NY cocoa is climbing today after the dollar index (DXY00 ) fell to a 1-week low. However, London...

Barchart · Aug 6, 2025

Starmer defends plans to recognise Palestine as a state but hits out at Hamas

Starmer’s approach has been criticised by Israel and a protest over his stance is due to take place in London this weekend

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025

Aldi to open new stores every week - which ones are coming to London?

The low-cost retailer has invested £55 million in its capital city locations alone

Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2025