The Latest Breaking News from London

Banning cars in city centres has worked around the world. Why isn’t London’s Oxford Street pedestrianised yet?

From Sydney to Seoul, the results have been positive. It’s time for Sadiq Khan to put his foot down, says writer and curator Phineas Harper

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025

East London council introduces new rules for dog owners following spate of attacks

Tower Hamlets Council is introducing new rules to combat dog-related antisocial behaviour

Evening Standard · May 6, 2025

The only way is up: Secrets of the City’s skyscraper boom

Despite the hybrid working revolution, the race for space in the Square Mile shows no sign of slowing down

Evening Standard · May 6, 2025

Bangladesh's ex-premier Khaleda Zia returns, adding pressure for elections

Bangladesh’s ailing former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia returned to the country from London on Tuesday morning after four months of medical treatment, adding to pressure for its interim leaders to hold elections

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

The 10 Best Restaurants in London to Bring a Date in 2025

Ah, London. City of dreams, iconic landmarks, and… the eternal quest for the perfect date spot. Fear not, lovestruck Londoners! Navigating the capital's dazzling dining scene can be daunting, but we've done the delicious legwork for you.

inkl · May 6, 2025

Trafalgar Square to host first basketball competition with NBA event

A school’s basketball tournament will come to Trafalgar Square on June 6

Evening Standard · May 5, 2025

The White Lotus star Julian Kostov ‘very excited’ to be making West End debut

Till The Stars Come Down will be staged at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London from July

Evening Standard · May 5, 2025

Fortune Brainstorm AI London Livestream 2025

As AI gains a deeper understanding of our world, it is becoming clear that there is no business on the planet that AI won’t touch.

Fortune · May 5, 2025

Short Covering Lifts Sugar Prices as the Dollar Weakens

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN25 ) Monday closed up +0.27 (+1.57%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) did not trade today, with markets in the UK closed for the May Day holiday. Sugar prices on Monday settled moderately higher as a weaker dollar (DXY00) prompted short-covering...

Barchart · May 5, 2025

Cocoa Prices Fall on Favorable Weather in West Africa

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) Monday closed down -359 (-4.04%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN25 ) did not trade with markets in the UK closed for the May Day holiday. Cocoa prices on Monday fell sharply on signs that improved weather conditions in West Africa benefited the...

Barchart · May 5, 2025