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Angela Rayner refuses to rule out further increases to inheritance tax on farmers

It comes after an estimated 13,000 people descended on London on Tuesday, urging the government to U-turn on the tax

The Independent UK

Orchestre symphonique de Montréal/Payare review – colour, pace and silky strings

The North American musicians and their Venezuelan conductor brought a programme of Habibi, Berlioz and Beethoven – with Javier Perianes the soloist in his first piano concerto – to London

The Guardian - UK

Tories claim economic approach of ‘Starmerism’ could further hit farmers

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner said the ‘vast majority’ of estate owners will not be affected by the Government’s inheritance tax changes.

Evening Standard

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London rents set to increase by 14 per cent over next five years

Nationally, UK rents are set to rise by 18 per cent as rental growth continues to outstrip income growth

Evening Standard

Tower Hamlets mayor taken to court over removal of low-traffic neighbourhoods

Save Our Safer Streets crowdfunds to challenge Lutfur Rahman over scrapping three LTNs in London borough

The Guardian - UK

Farmer calls LBC's James O'Brien 'liberal woke idiot' in inheritance tax phone-in rant

Farmers have hit out at Government’s plan to limit inheritance tax allowances on their assets

Evening Standard

Why have British farmers marched on UK’s Parliament?

British farmers say they will be forced to sell farms under inheritance tax reforms.

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Tokyo Metro wins contract to operate London’s Elizabeth line

Consortium including company that runs Tokyo’s renowned metro system to take over from China’s MTR in May

The Guardian - UK

Paul Smith’s Claridge’s Christmas tree is a playful slice of ‘countryside in the centre of London’

Sir Paul Smith is the latest in a long line of fashion designers to curate the iconic Claridge’s Christmas tree. Here, he talks to Wallpaper* about the inspiration behind the tree, which features bird boxes and wooden animals

Wallpaper

Two Met officers under investigation following crash which killed pregnant woman

The Independent Office for Police Conduct said the 38-year-old woman died in the collision in south-east London on October 17.

Evening Standard

Paul Mescal couldn't understand King Charles

Actor Paul Mescal has admitted he struggled to understand what King Charles was saying when they met at the 'Gladiator II' premiere in London because the event was so noisy and his head was in "a kind of frenzy".

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First look inside Lime's new e-bike warehouse in London as firm reveals expansion plans

Car parking spaces need to be reallocated to cyclists to help tackle problem of bikes dumped on pavements, says Lime policy chief

Evening Standard

City of London Police boss admits: ‘I was a victim of online fraud’

Oasis and Taylor Swift fans targeted in ‘industrial-scale’ crime epidemic costing consumers £1.17 billion a year

Evening Standard

As a child I needed free school meals, as mayor, I provide them. And this policy works – here’s the proof

Critics questioned my landmark policy but a new report backs it – and the big winners are children and their families, says the mayor of London Sadiq Khan

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The Independent UK

Tommy Fury press conference descends into brawl after Darren Till vows to ‘obliterate’ rival

Darren Till vowed to “obliterate” Tommy Fury before the two British fighters were separated by security at their press conference in London on Tuesday night (19 November).

Evening Standard

Batteries are included! New era for electric buses in London as 'tram bus' is finally unveiled

20 of the single deckers will run on the 358 route between Crystal Palace and Orpington

International Business Times

Lights, Action, Melodrama! Silent Films Get New Reel At London Haven

The black and white silent movie flickered into life as the pianist started up with a dramatic flourish.

Evening Standard

Tokyo Metro to help run London's Elizabeth line as new operator named

TfL is awarding the contract to GTS Rail Operations Limited, a joint venture between Go Ahead Group, Tokyo Metro and Sumitomo Corporation

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The Guardian - UK

Portugal is rapidly losing its young people. Will this new scheme convince them to stay?

Studying in Lisbon, I found most of my peers were planning to emigrate. Now the government is turning to taxes to stop the brain drain, says London-based writer Adam Almeida

Evening Standard

London Loo Alliance: More public toilets is crucial public health matter

‘Public toilets are the hallmark of a civilised society,’ said one campaigner. ‘The Romans understood this, but our local authorities don’t seem to.’

The Guardian - UK

HSBC to open London ‘wealth centre’ in effort to draw in premier clients

Aimed at those with £100,000 to £2m, service in Mayfair will offer personalised banking and exclusive events

The Independent UK

The big Christmas coffee rip-off – and why your gingerbread latte is getting even more expensive

IN FOCUS: The cost of a high street cup of joe is skyrocketing – and especially during the Christmas season. As ludicrously pricey menus arrive in shops crammed with festive flavours, Olivia Petter asks: why does a simple squirt of caramel waffle syrup burn such a hole in your wallet?

The Times of India

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer: A rivalry built on respect and friendship

From the sweltering courts of Miami to an emotional farewell in London, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer shared one of tennis’s most iconic rivalries, leaving behind a legacy that transcended the sport. Their 40 meetings across 18 years weren’t just battles for titles but a testament to their mutual respect…

The Independent UK

‘Almost 23,000 young people’ in England could face homelessness this Christmas

Centrepoint said its snow globe installation on London’s South Bank is intended to be a ‘powerful’ reminder of homeless young people’s struggles.

The Independent UK

Study reveals where in the UK is best at spotting a fake accent

Experts recruited roughly 50 speakers of seven accents of English

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