The Latest Breaking News from London

Stamp duty tax: how much do homebuyers have to pay now?

London first-time buyers must now pay an additional £11,250 in stamp duty for £500,000-plus homes

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2025

Mother arrested after dead baby found inside Marks and Spencer bag outside London church

The mother, in her 30s, remains in hospital as detectives investigate how the baby boy died

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025

Arsenal and Tottenham set for unprecedented match as pre-season plans are announced

Arsenal and Tottenham are fierce rivals, but will come together in the summer to create history

FourFourTwo · Mar 31, 2025

"Discover the lasting influence of a band that changed the face of rock music." Kurt Cobain Unplugged exhibition to open in London

Nirvana exhibition to open in London this summer

Metal Hammer · Mar 31, 2025

London weather: Capital to bask in sunshine all week with temperatures hotter than Crete

The Met Office says sunny and dry weather expected to last over next seven days, with daytime temperatures set to top 20C

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2025

Sir Ian McKellen revealed as unlikely R&B fan as he parties with Usher

The veteran actor, 85, attended Usher’s party to celebrate the start of his 10-night run of shows at the O2

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2025

Stolen jewellery worth more than £1 million recovered by Met

A Rolex watch belonging to a First World War officer, gold necklaces and several engraved pieces among items officers want to reunite with rightful owners

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2025

David Hockney on his continued passion for work ahead of his biggest show in 25 years: ‘I will never stop painting’

INTERVIEW: The biggest living art star meets with his friend and legendary curator Sir Norman Rosenthal for a conversation about their upcoming show in Paris. At the latter’s London home, Geordie Greig learns why both of them will carry on making waves in the art world despite being in their…

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025

Wayne Rooney risks prosecution as he's caught urinating in street in London

The football legend, 39, was seen relieving himself in full view of other people during a wild night out with friends

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2025

London restaurants opening in April, from Corner Corner to Kung Fu Mama

An April shower of new restaurants, as chosen by Ben McCormack

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2025