By restoring the graves of distinguished Poles in Great Britain, we are giving them historical justice - announced in London Wojciech Labuda, plenipotentiary of the Prime Minister for the Protection of Memorial Sites.more
Sadiq Khan remains "determined" to extend the ULEZ to the entire capital, despite speculation that he could soften the content of the controversial scheme. A team of mayor's representatives was to talk about this with the Labor Party authorities and defend the project - emphasizing, among other things, that only every 10th car in the capital currently does not meet strict emission requirements.more
An exhibition of works by Feliks Topolski - a Polish painter and draughtsman who lived most of his life in London and was equally fascinated by the splendor of the British monarchy and British counterculture - will open today at the POSK Gallery in London.more
A new map reveals just how much heat remains trapped in London boroughs with fewer green spaces.
The map, commissioned by climate organisation Friends of the Earth, is the first time the cooling ability of green space and trees in urban areas has been modelled.more
One in six London fire engines have been out of use every day in July because of staff shortages, data revealed on Wednesday.
The capital’s only fireboat, which is essential for river rescues, has also been unavailable for 13 shifts this month, according to figures obtained by the Fire Brigades Union. more
The average price of a rental property for regions outside of London have hit record highs of £1,231 per month, figures released by Rightmove reveal.
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has prevented London from organizing qualification in new sports for next year's Olympic Games in Paris because of the British government's position on Russian athletes, The Times reported.more
Plans have been unveiled for a “bike bus” that would transport cyclists under the Thames through the Silvertown Tunnel.
Transport for London has suggested the idea after saying it could not afford to build a walking and cycling bridge between Rotherhithe and Canary Wharf.more
Rundown Oxford Street is finally set for a facelift as long-awaited plans to reduce traffic and increase space for pedestrians went to public consultation.more
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has said that he has been told that Thames Water may have to introduce a hosepipe ban amid a "record number of leaks" and "a lack of water" in its system. He added that the private firm is "a failing organisation" and needs to "get a grip" amid record debt levels of £14 billion.more
A “world first” system that allows Eurostar passengers to avoid UK border checks by scanning their face and passport at home has been launched at St Pancras station.more
The Queen is to celebrate her first birthday since the coronation, with a gun salute taking place in London to mark the occasion. Camilla turns 76 on Monday, following a week in which she went to Wimbledon and visited Cornwall.more
As Gipsy Hill Brewery in London argues, the beer brewed there is carbon negative, meaning that more greenhouse gases are removed from the atmosphere during its production than it produces. This is because the hops used are from recycled sources and the barley is from regenerative agriculture.more
Councillor James McAsh, Cabinet Member for the Climate Emergency, Clean Air and Streets, said: “This is a great new app that will incentivise us all to walk, cycle or use public transport more.more
Two climate activists from the group Just Stop Oil stormed the stage last night during the first concert of The Proms, the famous classical music festival held at London's Royal Albert Hall every summer.more
London Underground staff will go on strike for four consecutive days later this month as their long running dispute over pay shows no sign of ending.
The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) announced the walkouts last week as workers also fight for better pensions and conditions.more
London is the capital of workplace toxicity, according to a new report, with over a million staff estimated to have taken time off due to challenges with their boss.more
A new study has claimed that two in five of London’s car owners will be "forced to change or give up" their current vehicle after the capital's ultra low emission zone (ULEZ) is expanded at the end of the summer. Researchers say more than a third of those living in the capital "will buy a new car sooner than planned" to avoid a £12.50 daily charge, which the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, plans to emore