Forest Hill has been praised for its independent shops, community feel and family appeal.more

The UK’s poorest families are getting poorer, with record numbers of people classed as in “very deep poverty” – meaning their annual household incomes fail to cover the cost of food, energy bills and clothing, according to analysis.more

Polish married couple sentenced for trafficking girls as young as 17 and forcing them into prostitution, funding their lavish lifestyle.more

China has been hacking the phones of senior government officials in London for years, the conservative ‘Daily Telegraph’ newspaper reported yesterday, citing anonymous sources. This was allegedly part of a wider campaign that also targeted the US, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.more

The UK has lost its status as a measles-free country after a rise in deaths from the disease and fall in the proportion of children having the MMR jab in recent years. The World Health Organization said it no longer classified Britain as having eliminated measles because the disease had become re-established.more

The 10-mile twin-bore Chiltern tunnel, enabling 200mph trains, has been completed as a major milestone of the HS2 network.more

Heavy rain and strong winds are hitting large parts of the UK, as Storm Chandra sweeps across the country bringing flooding and travel disruption. Roads are closed and several rail services have been disrupted in the south-west of England, an area covered by several warnings including an amber alert for rain.more

More UK graduates are claiming social benefits. The report highlights growing employment challenges for those with higher education.more

Shocking data has revealed a single London Underground station accounts for practically half of all incidents where a passenger has fallen between the train and platform. Between April 2021 and March 2025 some 303 people fell onto the track while getting on or off a train.more

After shifting right on migration, the government focuses on EU relations as the main political dividing line ahead of the next election.more

Sadiq Khan opposes plans to extend waiting period for settled status, highlighting negative impacts on integration and London economy.more

Police forces in England and Wales will be told to respond to emergency calls within strict time limits as part of plans to be announced on Monday. Officers will be expected to arrive at crime scenes within 15 minutes in urban areas and 20 minutes in the countryside while attending serious crimes, the Home Office said. more

Former British Home Secretary Suella Braverman announced today that she is leaving the Conservative Party to join the right-wing populist Reform UK party. This is yet another high-profile political transfer in recent days to Nigel Farage's party, which is leading in the polls.more

Two British citizens have been arrested in France on suspicion of belonging to the far right and participating in banned actions against illegal immigrants, the public prosecutor's office announced today. The men, aged 35 and 50, were arrested yesterday evening in Calais.more

Schools in England should implement all-day mobile phone ban. Ofsted to inspect compliance.more

27% of UK workers fear their jobs will disappear within five years due to AI advancements.more

The Thamesmead New Town project with 15,000 homes on 100 hectares awaits final government approval following DLR extension support.more

Karen Newman to design sculpture commemorating Queen Elizabeth II in central London, complementing memorial on The Mall.more

A new National Police Service (NPS) will free up local forces to tackle everyday crime by taking over responsibility for counter-terror, fraud and organised crime investigations, the home secretary has said.more

Brytyjski premier Keir Starmer poruszył w sobotniej rozmowie telefonicznej z prezydentem USA Donaldem Trumpem temat brytyjskich żołnierzy w Afganistanie - poinformowała kancelaria szefa rządu Wielkiej Brytanii. W czwartek Trump umniejszył rolę wojsk sojuszniczych podczas misji w tym kraju.more

A taste test from Which? has crowned the best instant gold blend coffee, and it's not from the likes of Douwe Egberts, Nescafé or Kenco.more

London has been ranked among the top ten greenest cities in the world in a new report by a climate solutions company. Sustainability experts at Reinders Corporation analysed cities around the world to identify the places offering the greatest social, wellness and economic benefits for both people and the planet. more

Norovirus hospital admissions have increased recently, with cases concentrated in specific London hospitals.more

The sacrifice of soldiers who died in Afghanistan deserves respect and truth, said Britain's Prince Harry, who himself served in Afghanistan in the British Army. Harry was responding to remarks made by US President Donald Trump, in which he downplayed the role of allies.more

The financial campaigner James Daley has launched a £1.5bn class action lawsuit against Apple over its mobile phone wallet, claiming the US tech company blocked competition and charged hidden fees that ultimately harmed 50 million UK consumers.more