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London police strip-searched hundreds of kids: new data
A crisis of public confidence in the police saw Cressida Dick resign as Met commissioner in February.
London stock exchange says Refinitiv costs and savings on track
The London Stock Exchange Group said on Friday that costs and savings targets for integrating data company Refinitiv were on track.
Global airlines chief slams new Heathrow restrictions
The head of a body representing global airlines hit out at new restrictions at London's Heathrow on Tuesday, saying the airport had under-estimated the speed of the recovery and was focused on profits at the expense of airlines that must now foot the bill.
Premier League footballer arrested after woman accuses him of rape
A leading Premier League footballer has been arrested on suspicion of rape after a woman in her 20s filed a complaint against the said player last week.
Prince William moving to Windsor for 'freedom' from 'imprisoned' life at Kensington Palace, says expert
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge plan to move their family to Adelaide Cottage, which is near Windsor Castle.
First Ever 'Africa Fashion' Exhibition Opens In London
First ever 'Africa Fashion' exhibition opens in London
Concerns raised as Prince William preps for Windsor move away from Prince Charles
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have decided to leave Kensington Palace and relocate to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor.
Exclusive-Barclays veteran trader Nat Tyce to leave bank - memo
Barclays Head of Macro Trading for EMEA and Asia Pacific, Nat Tyce, is leaving after more than 25 years, a staff memo seen by Reuters shows, after transforming the trading unit into one of the bank's highest-flying divisions.
Girl raped onboard train between London and Kent, police appeals for witnesses
The British Transport Police have launched an investigation asking for any leads in connection with the case wherein a 17-year-old girl was raped onboard train
Grenfell Tower: the difficult task of creating a fitting memorial to the tragedy
The Grenfell Tower memorial commission represents three main communities: bereaved family members; survivors of the fire; and residents of the Lancaster West Estate, in which the tower stands.
Video of Met police officers punching 16-year-old boy during arrest sparks outrage
The Met police have come under fire after a video of two police officers punching a 16-year-old boy before detaining him went viral on social media.
UK house-building slows to weakest since May 2020 - PMI
Construction of new homes in Britain almost ground to a halt last month as builders feared the cost-of-living squeeze and rising interest rates would constrain demand, a closely watched survey showed on Wednesday.
Authority shaken, Boris Johnson pitches new plan for UK economy
Rocked by a major revolt against his leadership this week, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will on Thursday promise to rejuvenate a flagging economy and make it easier for young people to buy homes.
UK shoppers cut spending by most since COVID lockdown in 2021
British shoppers facing a surge in inflation cut their spending in May by the most since the country was in a coronavirus lockdown in early 2021, according to a survey published on Tuesday.
Man who fell into Thames after being tasered, dies at hospital
A man who fell into River Thames after being tasered by police officers, died during treatment at a hospital.
Man dies after being found on fire in east London park, probe launched
The police launched a probe after a man was found on fire at a park in east London on Thursday.
Britain's royals to lead thanks for Queen at Jubilee service
Buckingham Palace said the 96-year-old monarch, who has been dogged by mobility problems for months, experienced "some discomfort" after two public appearances on the balcony after the Trooping the Colour military parade.
Queen Elizabeth misses out as royals attend Platinum Jubilee service
Britain celebrates the second day of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee on Friday, with the highlight a service of thanksgiving attended by senior royals and politicians that the 96-year-old monarch herself will miss due to ongoing mobility issues.
Twelve arrested after climate activists disrupt Queen Elizabeth's military parade
Climate change protesters caused a disturbance at a military parade in London at the start of celebrations for Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee on Thursday, running out in front of marching soldiers before they were arrested.
UK audit shake-up targets big firms after spate of corporate failures
Britain set out sweeping reforms of big company audits on Tuesday after high-profile collapses at builder Carillion and retailer BHS in recent years hit thousands of jobs and raised questions about accounting quality.
UK to enter recession this year, think-tank NIESR forecasts
NIESR cut its UK growth forecast for 2022 to 3.5% from 4.8%, and downgraded its 2023 forecast to 0.8% from 1.3%
Four victims found brutally stabbed to death in London home
Four people, including three women and a man, were found stabbed to death at a house in South Bermondsey, London.
Prince William, Kate Middleton ignore question about 'protecting' the Queen
Prince Harry said in an interview that he is making sure that Her Majesty "has got the right people around her."
David and Victoria Beckham fall victim to burglary in London home
Thousands of euros worth of designer items and electronic goods were stolen
UK ceramist fired up for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee
Souvenirs dedicated to the popular queen, who turns 96 next month, and the wider royal family are typically rolled out to mark every birth, wedding and celebration.
72-year-old former doctor accused of more than 80 sex offences
72-year-old doctor has been accused of as many as 80 counts of sexual offences against women and girls that were allegedly carried out over a period of 35 years. The doctor who hails from Patna in India had arrived in London in 1976 and started practicing at surgery in North Lanarkshire.
IKEA opens first high street mall and IKEA store in UK, eyes London spending spree
The next inner-city IKEA store in London is due to open in the autumn of 2023
Massive Roman mosaic found in London, largest discovery in half a century
Archaeologists in London stumbled upon the largest area of Roman mosaic found in the city in more than half a century. The colourful mosaic is believed to have been a floor of a Roman dining room.
Britain to set out plans to scrap COVID self-isolation laws
Johnson will also give more details on how Britain will guard against future coronavirus variants
Meghan Markle 'no longer cares' about returning to the UK with Prince Harry
The Duchess of Sussex does not care anymore whether she is welcome in London or not.