The Latest Breaking News from the City of London

World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst ‘honoured’ by Freedom of the City of London

The former West Ham player scored a hat-trick in the 1966 final.

Evening Standard · Sep 21

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor moves step closer to being stripped of one of his last remaining honours

The City of London Corporation criticised Andrew for failing to surrender his Freedom of the City of London ‘despite being asked to do so’

The Independent UK · Sep 10

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor set to be formally stripped of freedom of City of London

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is set to be formally stripped of the freedom of City of London after failing to voluntarily give up the honour.

BANG Premier · Jul 29

OPINION - Markets are great places for people – that’s why we’re opening a museum in one

Londoners love a market and markets have been at the centre of it all since the days of Londinium. Indeed one of the very first was in the Roman Forum, now under the Guildhall in the City of London. Markets are where we gather, gossip, eat and eavesdrop, haggle and…

Evening Standard · Jun 18

Police ‘VAR’ targets bag snatchers stealing from World Cup fans in London pubs

The City of London Police have released footage of bag thieves as they warn against an influx of theft during the World Cup tournament

Evening Standard · Jun 18

London's Royal Exchange retail hub back on the market four years after £50m sale

Ardent bought the space for close to £50 million from Oxford Properties in 2022

Evening Standard · Jun 2

London Tube strike causes major travel disruption across city

London's transport system faced significant disruption Tuesday as Underground train drivers went on strike. The walkout by RMT union members over new working hour plans led to the closure of several Tube lines. Services on other lines experienced severe delays. Another full-day strike is scheduled for June 4. This action…

The Economic Times · Jun 2

Ministers urge City of London to act over swimmers in Hampstead Heath wildlife ponds

Exclusive: Local authority asked what steps it is taking after hordes of splashing revellers seen disturbing nesting birds

The Guardian - UK · May 30

Andrew slammed by officials after failing to surrender his Freedom of the City of London over Epstein ties

City of London Corporation said former prince’s association ‘unacceptable and inconsistent’ with the status and obligations of those given the title

Evening Standard · May 22

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor reprimanded after failing to surrender Freedom of the City of London honour

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has failed to give up the Freedom of the City of London, "despite being asked to do so", resulting in a formal censure from the City of London Corporation.

BANG Premier · May 22