Shop price inflation edged up in December as food price rises continued to add pressure to household budgets, figures indicate. Food inflation increased to 3.3%, up from November’s 3% and far outstripping wider shop price inflation of 0.7%, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and NIQ data.more

Across the capital, Transport for London (TfL) has a calendar of scheduled works that it says will improve its network. Looking ahead to 2026, there are significant changes and closures planned that could affect passengers and drivers. Here are details of what they are and when they come into effect.more

The UK faces a “turning point” this year, with the number of deaths to outnumber births by ever-greater margins for the next 50 years, a think tank has predicted.more

High street retailers Claire's and The Original Factory Shop are being put into administration, risking 2,500 jobs. It comes amid a turbulent time for Claire's, popular with tweens for its brightly coloured accessories, which was seeking a buyer after its US owner filed for bankruptcy last year.more

The start of a new year is the ‘perfect time’ to reset financial goals according to Pensions UK, which commissioned the research. Nearly one in three (31%) working people are aiming to review and reduce their monthly spending for 2026, making it the most common financial new year’s resolution in a survey.more

Hundreds of schools in northern Scotland will remain closed for a second day as weather warnings of snow and ice continue across the country. The Met Office has issued an amber warning for snow for large parts of north-east and northern Scotland from 11am until 7pm on Tuesday, with forecasters warning of 5-10cm of snow widely, and up to 15cm in places.more

King Charles has led tributes to Anne Frank's step-sister and Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss who has died aged 96. Mrs Schloss was the co-founder and honorary president of the Anne Frank Trust, which Queen Camilla is Patron of.more

The sorry state of London’s hygiene poverty crisis has been laid bare, with almost a third of residents aged 16-55 struggling to live their life normally because they can’t afford basic products.more

UK unemployment levels hit the highest levels since Covid at the end of last year – but it could get even worse in 2026, experts have warned. In the three months to October, Office for National Statistics (ONS) data showed unemployment hit 5.1 per cent – up from 4.3 per cent a year earlier – highlighting the rise of joblessness across the year.more

More than 300 London bus drivers will go on strike later this week in an ongoing dispute over 'union busting and bullying'. Stagecoach staff at the Lea Interchange Bus Garage in Leyton plan to walk out on Thursday, January 8 and Friday, January 9, affecting travel in the east and northeast of the capital.more

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said today in two interviews, referring to the position of US President Donald Trump, that only Greenland, Denmark and ‘no one else’ can decide on the future of Greenland, and that London takes international law into account when assessing the governments of other countries.more

New powers allowing mobile phones to be seized from illegal migrants without arresting them have come into force. The government said it will help gather intelligence on smuggling gangs organising small boat crossings to the UK.more

Junk food adverts are banned on television and online starting on Monday as part of a drive to tackle childhood obesity. The UK-wide ban stops food and drinks high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) being advertised on TV before 21:00 and at any time online.more

The number of social media posts promoting the narrative that London is “dangerous” have spiked in the past year, despite a reduction in violent crime. Warning against the “dangerous” and “lawless” city, the posts are increasingly appearing on platforms like Reddit, Nextdoor.com and Instagram, according to an analysis. more

The Government has announced all bank holiday dates for 2026 with Boxing Day falling on a substitute day.more

Londynek.net has received a report from a reader that an increasing number of Poles have been experiencing problems checking in at automated gates at British airports in recent months. As it turns out, holders of newer passports, issued in 2025, are unable to pass through the gates.more

There was no shortage of foolishness in 2025, not least from London's criminals who produced some memorable stories of best laid plans gone awry. While many people on the wrong side of the law end up there out of desperation or greed, there is always plenty of room for stupidity and misfortune - and in the most tragic cases, it can be deadly.more

The Royal Mint has revealed some of the milestone anniversaries that are being celebrated in five new UK coin designs for 2026, including 200 years of the Zoological Society London (ZSL) and 100 years since the birth of Queen Elizabeth II.more

Met Office announced yesterday that 2025 was the hottest year since 1884, when measurements began in the United Kingdom. The average temperature recorded last year was 10.9°C. It was also the sunniest year on record.more

London is forecasted to be blanketed in snow next week, according to experts working at BBC Weather. A flurry of snow is currently set to hit the capital from next Wednesday (January 7) through until Saturday (January 10).more

A quiet district of South West London has unexpectedly reached number one on Rightmove's list of London's most searched-for areas by property hunters.more

The measures, which build on those set out in the Government's immigration white paper, are set to make it more difficult for some migrants to come to Britain.more

Almost 20 postcodes across the UK have fallen below freezing, making thousands of people eligible for Cold Weather Payments. The Department for Work and Pensions began making payments in November.more

Losing weight may be a common new year resolution but health experts have warned against buying medications for such purposes from social media sellers or other illegitimate channels. Jabs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro have become hugely popular for weight loss, with trials suggesting the latter can help people lose an average of 20% of their body weight after 72 weeks of treatment.more

The City of Westminster is shaping up to have a bumper 2026. Home to the West End, Oxford Street and Soho - to name a few famous places in the vibrant borough - Westminster has an ever-changing landscape of entertainment, shops and buildings.more