Police officer cuts could be partly reduced, London Assembly finds An extra £78m in the mayor’s budget could ‘rescue’ almost 1,000 officer roles, a City Hall committee has found Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025
Brazilian Real Strength Spurs Short Covering in Sugar March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) Thursday closed up +0.53 (+2.92%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25 ) closed up +9.30 (+1.95%). Sugar prices Thursday rallied sharply for a second day and posted 1-week highs. Short covering in sugar futures accelerated Thursday after the Brazilian real (^USDBRL... Barchart · Jan 23, 2025
Cocoa Prices Retreat on Chocolate Demand Concerns March ICE NY cocoa (CCH25 ) Thursday closed down -123 (-1.05%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25 ) closed down -164 (-1.75%). Cocoa prices settled moderately lower on Thursday as demand concerns sparked long liquidation. Chocolate maker Barry Callebaut reported a sales decline of -2.7% y/y for the November... Barchart · Jan 23, 2025
Sadiq Khan challenged over his decision to raise council tax in City Hall row The mayor was asked why he was reaching ‘deeper into Londoners pockets’, while Sir Sadiq blamed the legacy of the Tories’ austerity programme Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025
January in London requires cosy dressing - Sarah Jessica Parker's turned-up jeans, beanie and parka hit the nail on the head SJP's chilly London street style moment channelled comfy casual expertly Woman & Home · Jan 23, 2025
The Apprentice UK 2025: release date, trailer, candidates, interview with Lord Alan Sugar, episode guide and everything we know The Apprentice UK 2025 returns with 18 new candidates eager to win Lord Alan Sugar's £250, 000 investment over a new 12-part series. WhatToWatch · Jan 23, 2025
Expanding Heathrow is incompatible with net zero – here’s the evidence The UK government is set to back plans for a third runway at Heathrow, the country’s busiest airport, and to expand two other airports near London: Gatwick and Luton. The move is designed to support the government’s “mission” to grow the economy. The Conversation · Jan 23, 2025
Short Covering Pushes Sugar Prices Higher on Brazilian Real Strength March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) today is up +0.50 (+2.753%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25 ) is up +9.10 (+1.91%). Sugar prices today rallied sharply for a second day and posted 1-week highs. Short covering in sugar futures accelerated today after the Brazilian real (^USDBRL... Barchart · Jan 23, 2025
Microsoft is shutting down its flagship retail storefront in the UK — cuts lease short in the heart of London Microsoft's flagship UK "Experience Centre" storefront in London will close its doors next month, the company has confirmed. Windows Central · Jan 23, 2025
Most stolen pets in each London borough as 600 animals stolen in capital in 12 months One borough had more than 100 animal thefts – around one sixth of the total Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025
Cocoa Prices Fade as Dollar Strength Induces Long Liquidation March ICE NY cocoa (CCH25 ) today is down -111 (-0.95%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25 ) is down -148 (-1.58%). Cocoa prices today are moderately lower as a stronger dollar induced long liquidation in cocoa futures. On Wednesday, NY cocoa posted a 2-week high, and London cocoa... Barchart · Jan 23, 2025
OPINION - London has an illegal migration problem — but the government is telling us not to talk about it The Government has lost no time in responding to a report in the Daily Telegraph today, suggesting that up to one in 12 people living in London is here illegally. And the gist is, nothing to see here, folks. Move along. Or as a Home Office spokesman put it, “This… Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025
London council on the brink of bankruptcy to house homeless in empty office blocks Havering Council will house homeless families in converted offices to save millions of pounds Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025
What to wear in windy weather as ‘tornado’ hits London: Arc’teryx boots, Rains coats and M&S trapper hats Storm Eowyn is coming — ditch your umbrellas and stock up on these five essentials, says Joe Bromley Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025
Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025 Why mushroom oil has become the drug of choice for cool middle-class parents in London A growing tide of women, often battling early parenthood, are replacing alcohol with a drug that comes in a little brown bottle with a pipette. Jessica Salter reports
Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025 Dagenham: Two hospitalised after 'gas leak' at house in East London Two people were rushed to hospital after suspected gas leak in Boulton Road
The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2025 Croydon stabbings: man ‘fended off attacker with fire extinguisher’ Suspect, 30, arrested after five people injured at distribution centre on south London industrial estate
Top News · Jan 23, 2025 Five Injured In South London Stabbing, Suspect Arrested London's Ambulance Service responds to a stabbing incident in Croydon, south London, highlighting the importance of swift emergency response in such situat...
Autosport · Jan 23, 2025 Autosport Business Exchange brings together motorsport minds to discuss industry trends McLaren CEO Zak Brown will deliver the keynote at next week’s Autosport Business Exchange in London.
Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025 Ed Miliband says he will not resign if Government backs Heathrow expansion The Energy Secretary has vocally opposed the west London airport’s expansion in the past.
The Conversation · Jan 23, 2025 Farewell to Smithfield – how past, present, commerce and culture collide in London’s 900-year-old meat market What makes a neighbourhood unique? Each area in a city has a distinct character produced by its layout and architecture, the people who use it, its shops, markets, cafes and the everyday life of its streets. Together these generate a delicate “sensory choreography” – a sense of place that reflects…
Cycling Weekly · Jan 23, 2025 Britain's biggest bike ride needs as many volunteers as it does riders - could it be you? London-Edinburgh-London returns in August, and it needs 2000 volunteers to run
Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025 Croydon stabbings LIVE: Hero describes fighting off knifeman with fire extinguisher as five injured in attack A suspect has been arrested after five people were stabbed near an Asda supermarket
Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025 Inside this week's London Standard: Travel 2025 From Rio to Sumba, we’ve got you covered
Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025 Rufus Norris's guide to London: pelicans, Dulwich reclamation and mudlarking The Artistic Director and Chief Executive of the National Theatre Rufus Norris shares his favourite spots in the capital