Almost half of renters would choose to get a pet if new proposed new rules for landlords come into effect, a new survey has suggested. The Renters’ Rights bill, introduced to Parliament this time last year in September 2024, aimed to improve conditions for private tenants, including pet ownership.more

The UK government announced $205 billion in investments from American businesses, including a deal for the first British-built US Air Force aircraft in over 50 years. Blackstone Inc. will invest £90 billion, while other companies like Palantir Technologies and Prologis will create 7,600 jobs. more

Keir Starmer will reportedly recognise a Palestinian state over the weekend after Donald Trump concludes his state visit to the UK. The prime minister has previously said he plans to recognise Palestinian statehood before the UN general assembly in New York this month if Israel does not meet a series of conditions to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.more

Sir Sadiq Khan’s salary has increased to more than £170,000 – which appears to have made him the best-paid politician in the country. The London mayor has accepted a £5,281 pay rise – meaning his annual salary has increased from £165,001 to £170,282, The Standard can reveal.more

Are you allowed to leave clothes or other items outside a charity shop if it is closed or a charity bin if it is full? A man was handed a £400 fine after leaving a bag of clothes outside a charity shop.more

Our countries, Great Britain and the USA, have the closest ever relationship in the fields of defence, security and intelligence, King Charles III said yesterday during a speech at a banquet held at Windsor Castle on the occasion of the state visit of US President Donald Trump.more

A treasure hunt is being held on 20 September to mark the 125th anniversary of the Central line, as part of London's Open House Festival. The free drop-in event starts at Shepherd's Bush station, running along the line's original route to Bank, and will run from 10:30 to 15:30 (BST).more

It is that time of year again. When the creepy crawlies start to invade our homes to get out of the dropping temperatures and wetter weather. September is the time for bugs - and in particular spiders making themselves known.more

People drawing their new state pension from April are likely to see a rise of more than £500 a year, latest wages data suggests. Under the "triple lock" policy, the state pension goes up each year by either 2.5%, inflation, or average earnings growth - whichever is the highest figure.more

In the United Kingdom, Donald Trump, who is currently on a state visit, is not popular, but Trumpism is flourishing. Only 16 per cent of Britons have a favourable opinion of the US president, but the ideas of the pro-Trump MAGA movement are gaining supporters and approaching critical mass, reports 'The Economist'.more

A Covid variant is slipping under the radar, presenting symptoms that could easily be dismissed as the new strain rapidly spreads through the population. Health experts recorded 1,541 new infections in England in the first week of September, with the Stratus variant (also known as XFG), believed to be behind a large number of new cases.more

Food and drink prices are rising at their fastest rate since January last year in a painful new supermarket squeeze on household budgets. Latest official figures show the inflation rate for food and non-alcoholic drinks rose to 5.1% in August, up from 4.9% in July. more

American tech giants Alphabet (Google) and Microsoft have announced investments totalling over $36 billion in the British artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure sector. The decisions coincided with the start of President Donald Trump's state visit to the UK, giving the projects a clear political and strategic dimension.more

US President Donald Trump landed at London Stansted Airport yesterday evening, beginning a state visit at the invitation of King Charles III of the United Kingdom. In addition to meeting with the royal family and attending a banquet at Windsor Castle, Trump is scheduled to hold talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.more

JD Wetherspoon will be making two changes in pubs across the UK this week, including cutting the price of all food and drink. On Wednesday (September 17), the pub chain will be introducing a brand new menu item to pubs in England, Scotland, and Wales. While on Thursday (September 18), all food and drink prices at Wetherspoon's pubs will be reduced by 7.5%.more

A South East London neighbourhood has been dubbed the coolest in London. The "loud, messy and more than a bit chaotic" area is home to brilliant night-life, international cuisine and live music options.more

London has been dreary and damp as of late but there is hope for some respite in the form of sunshine. The weekend is set to be a sunny one with temperatures shooting up to the mid twenties on one of the days.more

More than 40% of private renters in England and Wales were forced to ration their gas and electricity use last winter to afford their energy bills, according to Citizens Advice. A survey by the consumer charity found that 41% of renters, or the equivalent of 4.5 million people, had to eke out energy, while one-third, or 3.5 million, struggled to maintain a comfortable temperature.more

Co-Operative Bank is offering customers £175 for transferring their current account. The offer is available to new and existing customers who open a Standard Current Account, Current Account Plus, Privilege, Privilege Premier, or Everyday Extra account.more

The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has said a record number of Americans have applied for British citizenship following the election of Donald Trump, which he attributed to the city’s “liberal values”.more

The British Ministry of Defence announced yesterday that Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon fighters will carry out an air defence mission over Poland as part of NATO's Eastern Watch mission.more

Tens of thousands of prescriptions have been issued in England for a promising and non-addictive new sleeping pill, but doctors say NHS uptake is being held back by cost and patchy awareness.more

Yesterday, the British Foreign Office summoned Russian Ambassador Andrei Kelin in connection with a serious and unprecedented violation of Polish and NATO airspace by Russian drones. The ministry condemned Russia's actions and assured Poland, Romania and Ukraine of its support.more

Travelling from one end of the UK to another by train often costs more than return flights to Europe. But thanks to a budget-friendly rail company, Lumo, getting from London to Glasgow has never been cheaper. Lumo has been dubbed the ‘Ryanair of trains’, having been compared to low-budget airlines including the Irish carrier and Easyjet, due to its cheaper tickets.more

The BRC said 400 large stores were at risk of closure if they were included in the Government’s new business rates surtax on premises.more