Green, suburban and remarkably budget-friendly, the neighbourhood of Goodmayes is capturing the interest of countless individuals eager for a calmer pace of life with convenient city links. This Redbridge town, which has evolved into a key focal point within the borough, appeals to families, enterprises and commuters in equal measure.more

Energy companies have been given the green light to spend £28bn on Great Britain’s gas and electricity grids, raising fears of higher household bills. The energy watchdog, Ofgem, approved more than £17.8bn of spending plans to upgrade gas transmission and distribution networks in the five years from April 2026.more

Arsenal defeated Brentford 2-0 at Emirates Stadium in the 14th round of the English Premier League. The Gunners extended their unbeaten streak to 18 matches, including 11 in the league. Polish international Matty Cash provided an assist as Aston Villa defeated Brighton 4-3.more

Facial recognition technology could be used more often by UK police forces, according to new plans announced by the Home Office. A 10-week publication consultation on how to regulate the technology and protect people's privacy has been launched, which could pave the way for new laws.more

A host of strike action will take place in the coming weeks This year has seen a long line of protesting action from various sectors of the workforce, from bus drivers, to doctors to railway workers. And that action is not stopping as we head towards the end of 2025 with a whole host of new strikes planned for the capital, which may affect you going about your daily life.more

Poland will join us at the G20 to take its rightful place, said Marco Rubio, Secretary of State of the United States, which took over the presidency of the group on Monday. The G20 leaders' summit will take place in Miami in December next year.more

New fares and “customer rewards” are under consideration by Transport for London as it attempts to lure more passengers back to the capital’s public transport network. But an unspecified number of buses in central and inner London face being axed, resulting in many passengers facing “longer journeys” or having to change between buses to complete their journey.more

Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Olha Stefanishyna assessed that yesterday's meeting between U.S. representatives and Vladimir Putin did not yield much progress. Donald Trump, on the other hand, described the meeting as "very good," though he added that "it takes two to tango." more

British Monarch Charles III and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier pledged their support for Ukraine in its war with Russia yesterday at a banquet at Windsor Castle. The gala dinner marked the culmination of the first state visit to the UK by a German head of state in 27 years.more

Real Madrid defeated Athletic Bilbao 3-0 at the Estadio San Mames in a Spanish top-flight match. Kylian Mbappe scored twice, leaving the Frenchman firmly in the lead in the scoring charts.more

The EU proposes that at least 70 per cent of critical goods, including cars, should be manufactured in Europe, which is intended to reduce the Community's dependence on China, the “Financial Times” reported yesterday, citing officials familiar with the draft EU regulation on the matter.more

A 3.3-magnitude earthquake has shaken homes in England with residents describing it as feeling like an “underground explosion”. The tremor struck shortly after 11.23pm on Wednesday and was felt across Lancashire and the southern Lake District, including the towns of Kendal and Ulverston, within 12 miles of the epicentre, according to the British Geological Survey (BGS).more

The budget carrier is scrapping its fee-paying Prime membership after discounts outweighed subscription revenue, even as rivals double down on travel subscriptions.more

British adults are hiding their outgoings on things like beauty products, gambling and cryptocurrencies from their partners as part of a pattern of "secret spending", a new report has found.more

The National Park Service is introducing a digital annual pass for foreign tourists throughout the federal recreation system at a cost of $250. US residents will pay $80.more

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) intends to expand the scope of VAR in next year's World Cup, according to reports in The Times. Video would also be analysed in the case of corner kicks and red cards for two yellow cards.more

Have you ever wondered what it must be like to join Santa and his reindeer riding high in the sky on Christmas Eve? Now, it might just be possible to experience the next-best thing as for the first time ever, the London Eye has opened a Christmas Grotto where visitors can meet Santa and his merry band of elves 135 metres above London's rooftops.more

The government is set to craft a new strategy to reduce the number of 'forever chemicals' polluting the environment. Labour's updated Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) 2025, published on Monday, sets out over 90 commitments to improve the quality of England's natural environment, air and water.more

Norwegian Erling Haaland made history as the fastest player to score 100 goals in the Premier League, achieving this feat in 111 matches. On Tuesday, he found the net in London in the 14th round match against Fulham. His Manchester City team won 5–4, despite leading 5–1.more

Nigel Farage told donors to his Reform UK party that he is seeking a merger or agreement with the Conservative Party ahead of the UK general election, the “Financial Times” reported, citing sources close to the matter. The leader of the populist group denied these reports.more

Children who arrive in the UK on small boats could be searched to check if they are concealing phone sim cards in their mouths under new Home Office rules. New measures will allow immigration enforcement officials to seize phones at the border if it is believed they contain useful intelligence about people-smugglers.more

Yesterday, Denmark's Saxo Bank published a tongue-in-cheek report containing ‘shocking’ economic forecasts for 2026. Some of them sound downright grotesque, but there are a few that may well become more likely in the longer term.more

Around half of women plan to avoid their Christmas parties over safety fears, a poll has found. A shocking 49 per cent of women said they would stay in and miss the celebrations due to worries they are unsafe while travelling home.more

Russian leader Vladimir Putin assured yesterday that he does not want war with Europe, but if Europe starts it, Russia is ready to fight immediately. He told reporters in Moscow before meeting with US envoy Steve Witkoff.more

A Royal Air Force (RAF) RC-135W Rivet Joint aircraft conducted a reconnaissance flight around the Kaliningrad Oblast, according to the UK Defence Journal. Patrolling the Baltic Sea region by British forces is part of routine missions, the number of which has increased since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.more