Queen thrills London show audience with surprise letter reading Some audience members gasped and a deafening applause broke out as Camilla arrived on stage. Evening Standard · Sep 3
Sadiq Khan ‘living rent free’ in Donald Trump’s head as US President claims police fear parts of London US President Donald Trump claims parts of London are so dangerous that ‘police don’t even want to go’ there Evening Standard · Sep 3
Dutch Central Bank Moves Gold Out of North America. Geopolitical Unrest Drives The 'Crisis Preparedness' Shift. De Nederlandsche Bank, or DNB, said that just over a quarter of the gold it previously stored in New York and Ottawa was transferred to London between March and August. International Business Times · Sep 3
British Hindu groups welcome RSS chief, UK govt defends visa Over one hundred British Hindu groups welcomed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to London. He arrived for the final leg of his three-nation outreach tour. UK Security Minister Dan Jarvis confirmed his visit met immigration rules. Some civil society groups had appealed for a boycott of the RSS leader. Bhagwat is… The Economic Times · Sep 3
Forget Souvenir Shops: Travellers Are Flocking to Foreign Supermarkets, Here's What to Buy in Every Country Explore the rise of supermarket tourism among British travellers. Discover must-buy local delicacies in Paris, Rome, Athens, and London, and learn which foods are restricted at UK borders. International Business Times UK · Sep 3
A gold warning is flashing red. Is a new global crisis taking shape? The Dutch central bank moved gold reserves to London for easier deployment during crises. This relocation was prompted by increasing geopolitical unrest and a reassessment of reserve accessibility. Central banks now consider foreign asset accessibility a key risk management factor. The freezing of Russian reserves significantly altered perceptions of asset… The Economic Times · Sep 3
Want a ride in Uber and Wayve's first driverless London taxis? Here's how to boost your chances Uber is launching driverless taxis in London — but your chances of getting one are slim. TechRadar · Sep 3
Dutch Central Bank Pulls Billions in Gold From US, Shifts Reserves to Britain Amid 'Crisis' Fears De Nederlandsche Bank has shifted 86 tonnes of gold bullion from North America to London between March and August 2026. International Business Times UK · Sep 3
Andy Burnham backs Sadiq Khan for fourth term as he slams Tory London mayor hopeful James Cleverly Exclusive: The Prime Minister branded ‘ludicrous’ the claim from ex-Home Secretary Mr Cleverly that he is anti-London Evening Standard · Sep 3
Joanna Lumley says ‘heartbreaking’ Nepal floods ‘could have been predicted’ Dame Joanna, who has visited Nepal on numerous occasions and has strong ties with the Gurkha community, attended a vigil for the victims in London The Independent UK · Sep 3
Human ‘safety drivers’ in Uber robotaxis could lose skills if all they do is observe Imagine getting into a London taxi. Someone is sitting in the driver’s seat, but the car is driving itself. If the autonomous system gets into difficulty, they must recognise what is happening, decide whether to intervene and, within seconds, potentially take control. The Conversation · Sep 3
The Darkness announce tiny 300-capacity London club show to launch greatest hits album Crock Of Hits If you want to see The Darkness play the smallest UK show they've played in years, you better be quick Louder · Sep 3
Moscow has a long history of paranoia about Britain’s support for Russia’s enemies Relations between London and Moscow reached another peak of tension in August over the UK’s support for Ukraine. The success of Ukraine’s long-range strikes against targets deep inside Russia, with the help of UK-made drones, and the UK’s commitment to supply blueprints to help it manufacture long-range missiles, led the… The Conversation · Sep 3
Evening Standard · Sep 3 Joanna Lumley says ‘heartbreaking’ Nepal flood could have been predicted Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday said 1,252 deaths had been recorded since the flash flood on August 26.
Evening Standard · Sep 3 Boutique flogging fake Chanel, Dior and Louis Vuitton on upmarket west London street ordered to pay huge fine Council officers uncovered a haul of counterfeit designer goods worth the equivalent of £124,000 at the Kensington shop
Evening Standard · Sep 3 Enter the mad world of Man/Woman/Chainsaw: 'We're like a sit-com' The eccentric indie south Londoners might have the best band name on the planet, but it’s their collective songwriting democracy — where every vote counts — that’s powering them forward
Evening Standard · Sep 3 Andy Burnham signals higher homes tax for London in coming years to ensure 'fairness' in Britain Exclusive: The Prime Minister tells The Standard: ‘I don't want to see a situation where there's resentment towards London’
The Guardian - UK · Sep 3 Invasive tropical mosquito found breeding in east London Climate crisis could increase incursions of Aedes aegypti, which can transmit Zika virus and dengue, experts say
Fortune · Sep 3 Europe doesn’t need any lessons on growth. On September 16, we’ll be revealing 500 reasons why On September 16 we will reveal our annual Fortune 500 Europe list, and C-suite leaders from across Europe and the Middle East will be gathering in London for FCF to talk about growth and share successes and best practices.
The Independent UK · Sep 3 After US, British civil society groups urge London mayor not to allow RSS event They say Mohan Bhagwat’s visit ‘will embolden RSS affiliates in the UK to promulgate hate speech, further polarise the Indian diaspora, and create an environment of fear and intimidation for vulnerable communities’
The Independent UK · Sep 3 Fury over St Paul’s Cathedral raves: ‘An insult to Lord Nelson’s memory’ Legendary electronic venue will host concerts of all genres at the place of worship until 2030
Bored Panda · Sep 3 This Artist Created 30 Quirky Paintings That Explore The Mischievous Side Of Cats Cats have a talent for making perfectly ordinary moments feel slightly unpredictable. A quiet room, a carefully arranged table, or an otherwise polished still life can change completely when a paw appears from nowhere or a pair of yellow eyes emerges from behind a curtain. That tension between the familiar…
Radio France Internationale · Sep 3 British, French leaders hold talks on migrants and EU relations UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and French President Emmanuel Macron held their first official talks on Thursday, with migrant boats, Ukraine and British-EU relations high on the agenda.
International Business Times UK · Sep 3 Ofcom 'Reviewing' Upskirting Website Showing Hundreds of Women and Underaged Girls Filmed Across London Ofcom is reviewing online services after a Metro investigation found a website hosting upskirting videos filmed in London. The regulator is assessing compliance with the Online Safety Act.