The Latest Breaking News from Trafalgar Square

Arrests at pro-Palestine protest amid condemnation from politicians

The demonstration is going ahead in defiance of calls to reconsider after the Manchester synagogue terror attack.

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2025

Palestine Action protest latest: Met Police make 493 arrests after demonstrators defy calls to cancel

A pen being used to process people who have been arrested for supporting Palestine Action is full leaving many lying on the concrete as officers search their belongings

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2025

London protest LIVE: Police arrest 492 as Pro-Palestine Action demo goes ahead in Trafalgar Square

Protest goes ahead in defiance of calls from Prime Minister, Home Secretary and Metropolitan Police to ‘respect the grief of British Jews’ and call it off

Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2025

Far right’s show of force leaves Met desperately kettling counter-protesters

Police almost overwhelmed by brawlers whipped up by Tommy Robinson and his guest demagogues

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2025

Labour donor's firm paid £3.5m to provide 'green' electricity to power Trafalgar Square and City Hall

Details of Ecotricity contract emerge in freedom of information response

Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2025

Jeremy Deller is inviting London to a party it won't forget

‘It’s going to be like Bruegel meets the Simpsons,’ says the Turner Prize-winning artist of his free Trafalgar Square knees-up...

Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2025

Why F1's commercial boom "can't be taken for granted"

With McLaren taking over Trafalgar Square, LEGO trophies on the Silverstone podium and Harrison Ford announcing a new partnership with Glenmorangie, Formula 1 really tapped into its ever-deepening commercial reservoir during the week of the British Grand Prix.

Autosport · Jul 18, 2025

Chess: Carlsen fights off Gukesh in Zagreb as ChessFest returns to Trafalgar Square

The Norwegian lost his second game in succession to the 19-year-old Indian but won a third in “old man’s chess” style, while 20,000 fans are expected in London on Sunday

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2025

London’s ‘most dangerous tourist attractions’ revealed in new list

The National Portrait Gallery near Trafalgar Square topped research but bosses insist most visitors feel safe

Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2025

Woman arrested after Palestine Action rally denies assault charges in court

Lavina Richards is accused of assaulting two Metropolitan Police officers at the Trafalgar Square march on Monday.

Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2025