The Latest Breaking News from London

London weather: Capital sees wild 21C temperature swing ahead of likely hottest day of year

London woke to a chilly start of -3C on Wednesday, but the mercury hit 18C in the afternoon - with Thursday set to be hotter than Porto, Ibiza and Barcelona

Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2025

Santander: Full list of 95 branches set to close

High street banking firm Santander has said it will shut 95 branches in a major overhaul of its operations.

Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2025

Santander reveals location of all 95 branches to be closed

Almost a quarter of its network will shut this summer

Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2025

When did Reformer Pilates in London become so unsafe?

It’s fast becoming London’s favourite exercise, with studios popping up across the capital — but are they all safe? Madeleine Spencer finds out

Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2025

Anger as lift closures across London Underground nearly double in a year

The total time that underground lifts were closed due to a lack of staffing in 2024 reached 6,197 hours - up 87% compared with 2023

Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2025

Survey Reveals Londoners Need To Work 46 Hours A Week For An 'Average' Lifestyle—How Does Your UK City Compare?

A recent study ranked 45 UK cities based on the work hours necessary for an 'average' lifestyle

International Business Times UK · Mar 19, 2025

George Orwell and me: Richard Blair on life with his extraordinary father

The literary giant’s only child reflects on his father’s devotion in their days together in rural Scotland, his early death, his genius as a writer – and his reputation as a womaniser

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2025

Rio Tinto pushes against 'destructive' listing change

Rio Tinto's board is at odds with a hedge fund shareholder over the value in the group's dual listings on Australian and London stock exchanges.

AAP · Mar 19, 2025

Mental health disparity between teenage boys and girls ‘not inevitable’ – study

Researchers compared studies tracking the health of teenagers in England and Japan.

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025

Sean Brady questions Leon Edwards’ history vs. grapplers before UFC Fight Night 255

Despite Leon Edwards' long history facing grapplers, Sean Brady warns "something you've never felt" is coming at UFC London.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 18, 2025