The Latest Breaking News from the City of London

Legendary actor hails ‘special day’ after receiving Freedom of the City of London

Ray Winstone was recognised for his extensive fundraising and charitable contributions

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025

Ray Winstone is awarded Freedom of the City of London

The 68-year-old was honoured at a ceremony in central London in recognition of his fundraising and charitable work

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025

Designs for a stunning new public square next to St Paul's Cathedral get green light

The new Greyfriars Square in the City of London is planned to be 3,500 sq metres in size

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025

Kate joins business leaders for summit on early years development of children

Former England football manager Sir Gareth Southgate is due to take to the stage at the event in the City of London.

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025

Poolhouse: Enormous new 'AI-powered' pool hall to open in the City of London

Tables will be fitted with technology that allows players to adjust their gameplay according to skill level

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2025

Moment burglar steals £24,000 from London celebrity restaurant as he avoids jail

Iuliu Kubola, 61, stole tens of thousands of pounds worth of fine wine and champagne from high-end London restaurants

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2025

Record 9.4 million fines slapped on London motorists as councils and TfL accused of 'money-making exercise'

The total number of penalties handed out by the capital's 32 boroughs, the City of London and TfL has increased by about 13.5 per cent since last year and 70 per cent since 2010

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2025

Tuk-tuk driver who stole £31,000 of fine wine from high-end London restaurants given two weeks to return stash

Iuliu Kubola, 61, is facing a possible jail term after he admitted six burglaries at eateries in Mayfair, Belgravia and the City of London

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2025

Lord Mayor’s Show renamed for first time to recognise Lady Mayor

The show, which dates back to the 13th century, will be renamed to the Lady Mayor’s Show following Dame Susan Langley’s election last month.

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025

Could this trailblazing Texan tycoon save the City of London?

The arrival of Toby Neugebauer’s AI giant Fermi has sent a jolt of energy into a listless Stock Exchange, writes Jonathan Prynn

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025