King Charles has confirmed that it is up to the Australian people to decide whether the country remains a constitutional monarchy or becomes a republic. Ahead of the King's visit to Australia next week, the Australian Republic Movement exchanged letters with Buckingham Palace officials, writing on the King's behalf.more

Heathrow continued to smash passenger traffic records in September after its busiest ever summer. Latest official figures show that 7.3 million passenger passed through the west London hub during the month, continuing a trend that has gathered pace all year.more

Peter Mandelson has suggested the UK could start talks on rejoining the EU in 10 years’ time, much earlier than Keir Starmer believes. Lord Mandelson told an audience in Edinburgh the “truth is that [reversing Brexit] could be a conversation which starts in 10 years’ time”, but only if EU member states were willing to consider it.more

Figures showing one in 100 of the population is in the country illegally disclosed following biggest day for Channel crossings this year.more

Mobile phone users could be at risk of hacking, nuisance calls or having their phone cut off because of little-known rules around the recycling of old numbers, Which? has warned.more

After a cold and blustery weekend, the weather is set to turn milder and wetter in the coming days. more

The number of international students applying for visas to study in the UK dropped this summer, according to new figures. Home Office figures showed 16% fewer visa applications were made between July and September than in the same period in 2023.more

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced a reset in relations with the European Union today at a meeting of EU foreign ministers. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell stressed that the European Union and the United Kingdom share security challenges.more

Alex Salmond was one of the most influential figures in modern Scottish history and, regardless of his political differences, his commitment to Scotland is hard to question - this is what his political colleagues and rivals have to say about the former First Minister of Scotland who died unexpectedly.more

At least 200 creepy crawlies and some slitherers have accidentally made their way to the UK through parcels or luggage this year, according to an expert who rescues them.more

Tickets for London's annual New Year's Eve fireworks display are to go on sale at midday on 18 October. They are priced between £20 and £50, depending on the viewing area, and Londoners will be charged £15 less than visitors.more

Wilko has confirmed it will open a new store in Uxbridge on November 22 as it continues plans to return to the high streets. The launch marks the household and garden retailer’s return to West London and is its seventh opening since the brand was acquired by CDS Superstores in September 2023.more

When Keir Starmer took office as British Prime Minister exactly one hundred days ago, no one expected that everything would immediately change for the better. Starmer himself warned that fixing the country would be a long process. But no one expected it to start with such a big false start.more

Scrapping short prison terms is among a number of ideas set to be considered by an upcoming government review of sentencing. Ministers are interested in proposals to toughen up community orders as an alternative to jail, to reduce the number of offenders in prisons.more

Gibraltar border forces yesterday began checking the passports of foreigners crossing the border into this British territory on the tip of the Iberian Peninsula, on the southern border of Spain.more

A London borough has proposed a raft of extreme cost cutting measures and requested emergency government funding as its homelessness bill pushes it to the brink of bankruptcy. more

A South London park has been named the most beautiful autumnal spot. Photography experts at parrotprint.com ranked the seven most breathtaking spots nationwide.more

The UK returned to growth in August but the "broader picture" is one of a "slowing" economy in recent months, the official statistics body has said. A bounce back in construction and strong month for accountancy, manufacturers and retail businesses helped boost the economy by 0.2%, after it failed to grow in the previous two months.more

Proposals for the Night Tube to run on Thursday nights are being kept “under review”, Sadiq Khan has said. The mayor told London Assembly members that while he would like to see the service expanded, Transport for London’s (TfL) finances are currently too constrained. more

The NHS is approaching winter in a “bad shape”, experts have warned, as new figures showed that the number of people waiting for routine hospital treatment in London has increased. more

An FT investigation into the role of a British accountant, a London-based broker and Dubai companies in the acquisition of vessels.more

Hate crimes against Jewish people more than doubled while there was a 13% rise in hate crimes against Muslims, writes 'The Guardian'.more

Unions are calling on ministers to undo “years of damage to the housing sector” by the previous Conservative government and honour its pledge to tackle the housing emergency by introducing a form of rent cap.more

A pioneering conservation project has restored Pine Marten to south-west England for the first time in more than a century. Fifteen Pine Martens, comprised of seven males and eight females, were released at secret locations on Dartmoor during September. Conservationists have hailed the release as a historic step in the restoration of the region's woodlands and wildlife.more

From food to God, the capital has it all - writes Robin Ashenden in 'The Spectator' about 'Eastern European' London.more