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The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is standing up for the safety and wellbeing of London’s private renters by launching a new online tool to help them discover if their landlord has properly

Reacting to the Chancellor’s announcement on the future of the UK’s financial services, Richard Burge, Chief Executive of London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said:

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and London Assembly Members will face questions from Londoners on the key issues facing the capital at the first People’s Question Time Online, on

New research by the London Assembly Police and Crime Committee has revealed that rape and sexual offences have risen by a quarter in London over the last five years, up to September

Khan has sent a stark warning to all London, telling people they face a “dark winter” as Tier 2 restrictions banning household mixing are placed on the city.

The Queen appraised the work of contemporary British journalists. She released a message on Journalism Matters Week, which began yesterday, praising the “vital” work of the news industry.

Lucy Bronze believes gender should not be a factor when it comes to selecting a successor to Phil Neville as England women's coach.

Nissan warned Wednesday that a no-deal Brexit would threaten its vast UK car factory, the Japanese carmaker's largest plant in Europe.

The number of unaccompanied young migrants crossing the Channel from France to Britain has spiked during the coronavirus outbreak, as travel restrictions force them onto boats rather than

British Airways owner IAG said Thursday it plunged into the red in the first quarter as the coronavirus pandemic grounded planes, adding that pre-crisis passenger demand would not return
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Iran warns of retaliation as Washington prepares new sanctions
Iran has sharply condemned Washington’s plans to unveil another package of economic sanctions, warning that the measures could deepen the country’s economic crisis while placingRead More... -
Kazakhstan votes in snap election as new constitution boosts Tokayev’s political power
Kazakh voters went to the polls on Sunday in a snap parliamentary election widely expected to further consolidate President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s influence over the political system ofRead More... -
Norway plans $9.2 billion Ukraine support package for 2027 as Oslo extends long-term commitment
Norway plans to provide Ukraine with another 85 billion Norwegian kroner ($9.2 billion) in financial support in 2027, maintaining the exceptionally high level of assistance committed forRead More... -
TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with U.S. government over children’s privacy
TikTok and its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, have agreed to pay $400 million to settle allegations by the U.S. Department of Justice that the short-video platform failed toRead More... -
France blocks 185 Channel crossings as UK-France migration pact delivers early results
French authorities have stopped 185 attempted small-boat departures towards Britain during the first three months of a strengthened UK-France agreement aimed at disrupting people-Read More...

Culture
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London marks UNESCO day with call for action, memory and justice on the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade
City Hall brings together community leaders, artists, young Londoners and historians to honour those affected by the transatlantic slave trade and celebrate the strength of African andRead More... -
Honiara welcomes a global showcase of wildlife photography
Some of the world’s most striking wildlife photographs have arrived in the Solomon Islands, as the British High Commission and the Solomon Islands National Art Gallery open anRead More... -
Britain’s festival season stages a cautious comeback as fans pay for more
Britain’s battered music festival industry is showing tentative signs of recovery, with several major events selling out faster than expected as organisers reshape their offer aroundRead More... -
British Week in Paraguay marks a decade with nine days of culture, food and music
Asunción is preparing for the 10th edition of British Week, a nine-day programme showcasing British culture and connections across Paraguay.Read More... -
Stefan Zweig’s London refuge marked with blue plaque 90 years after Austrian writer fled Hitler
A London address that once offered refuge to one of Austria’s most celebrated writers has been formally marked in honour of Stefan Zweig, the Jewish novelist and essayist who fled theRead More... -
Bloomsbury keeps profit outlook unchanged as AI partnerships boost early-year trading
Bloomsbury Publishing has maintained its full-year financial outlook after reporting a solid start to the new fiscal year, supported by continued income from artificial intelligence licensingRead More... -
Salman Rushdie warns free speech is under threat as London honours his literary legacy
Author Salman Rushdie has warned that freedom of speech is facing growing threats around the world, saying the right to express dissenting views is under increasing pressure even inRead More... -
More than 400 UK towns compete for inaugural Town of Culture title as shortlist nears
More than 400 towns across the UK have entered the race to become the country's first-ever UK Town of Culture, as ministers prepare to unveil a shortlist in the coming weeks.Read More... -
Historic Bayeux Tapestry returns to England after nearly a millennium for landmark exhibition
The British Museum is preparing for overwhelming public interest as tickets go on sale for a once-in-a-generation exhibition featuring the legendary Bayeux Tapestry. The remarkableRead More... -
Universal unveils £5 billion UK theme park project, set to open in 2031
Comcast NBCUniversal has confirmed plans to invest more than £5 billion in building its first-ever European theme park and resort, marking one of the largest entertainment investments in theRead More... -
London gears up for biggest-ever summer of live music as global superstars take over the capital
London is preparing for a landmark summer of live music, reinforcing its status as the world's leading music city with an unparalleled programme of exclusive performances from some of theRead More... -
Eid festival marks 20 years in Trafalgar Square with music, food and family events
London’s annual Eid on the Square celebration will return to Trafalgar Square on Saturday, 30 May, as the popular event marks its 20th anniversary in the heart of the capital.Read More... -
Beatles’ final rooftop performance to be preserved in new London museum
The rooftop where The Beatles staged their iconic final live performance is set to become the centerpiece of a new museum celebrating the legendary band’s legacy.Read More...

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