The Latest Breaking News from the Tower of London

As Britain's new Labour government bids to reset long-fraught ties with China amid a suspected spy scandal, another issue could mar relations: Beijing's controversial plans to open the largest embassy in the UK. China has for several years been trying to relocate its embassy, currently in the British capital's upmarket…

Once listed as ‘illegible’, the words of inmates held in bleak fortress are revealed by latest technology

The letter was discovered in the Tower of London in the 1830s.

Other lives: Heritage practitioner who managed conservation projects at Hampton Court Palace and the Tower of London

As a marine commando, Michael Chandler knew all about daunting missions, but in his new role of Ravenmaster at the Tower of London, legend would have it that the survival of the United Kingdom now rests in his hands.

Historic England has said plans to build tall buildings in the city represent a ‘real threat to the World Heritage Site status of the Tower of London’

Ask a visitor to name a building or monument that defines London, and you will inevitably end up with a shortlist that includes Nelson’s Column, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge… and its namesake, the Tower of London.

I have yet to leave any of Guirong Wei’s places not delightedly flecked with umami, sweet, hot and vinegary sauces

The Tower of London, Kew Gardens and London Zoo have all soared dramatically in price since 1974

Meet Michael Chandler, the new ravenmaster at the Tower of London, upholding a centuries-old tradition to protect England's fate.

British Empire Medals were given out at a ceremony at the Tower of London