The Latest Breaking News from London

Drug trafficker jailed for smuggling £22.8m cocaine in dry ice for 'London hospital'

Bart Verschueren, 40, was sentenced on Thursday at Canterbury Crown Court

Evening Standard · Apr 11, 2025

Tesla smashed to pieces in London protest against Elon Musk

A Tesla was destroyed in London by protesters targeting billionaire Elon Musk and his ties to Donald Trump on Thursday, 10 April.

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025

Strange Fruit: The forgotten British psychedelic bands whose records might help pay off your mortgage

Britain's Swinging 60s gave birth to a deluge of bands lost to the mists of time – but today their releases are worth a small fortune

Louder · Apr 11, 2025

‘Landmark moment’ as new pill approved for common type of advanced breast cancer

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, which helped develop the drug, welcomed the move.

The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025

Hundreds of barbershops targeted by police in crackdown on money laundering and modern slavery

Ten shops were shut down, and further closures are expected after police forces across the country visited 265 cash-focused businesses

Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2025

Sledgehammer-wielding Musk critics smash up Tesla in London art project

Campaign group Everyone Hates Elon organised protest with car bound for scrapheap ‘to create debate about wealth inequality’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2025

Sugar Prices Post Moderate Gains as Trade War Fears Ease

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK25 ) Thursday closed up +0.21 (+1.17%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK25 ) closed up +10.60 (+2.07%). Sugar prices posted moderate gains on Thursday after President Trump paused reciprocal tariffs on 56 countries for 90 days on Wednesday, easing global trade war...

Barchart · Apr 10, 2025

NY Cocoa Prices Fall Sharply on Signs of Weak Demand

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK25 ) Thursday closed down -359 (-4.25%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK25 ) closed down -110 (-1.80%). Cocoa prices Thursday gave up an early advance and fell sharply on cocoa demand concerns after Barry Callebaut AG, one of the world's biggest chocolate makers, cut...

Barchart · Apr 10, 2025

Why are e-bikes causing fires in London?

E-bikes have become increasingly popular, but remain one of the capital’s fastest-growing fire risks

Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2025

British Airways flight from Bahamas to London diverted to Canada after medical emergency

A British Airways flight from the Bahamas to London was diverted to Canada and Iceland, adding 11 hours to its journey

Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2025