Young homeowners are most likely to be financially stretched as a result of higher mortgage rates, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said.
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As part of activities related to this year's final of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity, which took place in the capital of Great Britain on January 28 and 29, the London staff of the orchestra collected £29,000 in cash (over PLN 150,000) and over £12,000 (PLN 68,047) via an online fundraiser.more
Passengers on board a Milan-bound plane ready to take off from London were dumbfounded when airline staff sought five volunteers to disembark because the aircraft was too heavy.more
The British capital city government and Shout Out UK have launched a major campaign to help underrepresented communities in London regain their voting rights. It has been pointed out that many Londoners are not registered in the electoral system or do not have any valid ID. The problem may also concern many Poles.more
Kinoteka returns this March for your annual dose of Poland’s diverse film culture. This year’s programme offers a fresh blend of award-winning films, virtual reality, and live music. For the best of Polish cinema, look no further.more
East London hotspot Hackney Wick has been crowned the “coolest” place to live in the capital. The area, known for its parks, craft beer and art, came out on top of a list of 50 coolest places across the capital, according to a Naturecan poll of 5,000 people.more
After a chilly week that his seen temperatures reach near to 0C and London hit with a blanket of snowfall on Wednesday (March 8), conditions in the capital are set to rebound dramatically at the start of next week.
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Latest weather updates as temperatures are expected to plunge as low as -15C and yellow warnings are issued for large swathes of the UK - with "significant snow" expected in parts and roads, trains and buses set to be affected.more
On March 3-4, the 12th edition of the LSE SU Polish Economic Forum 2023 took place - a prestigious conference organized by Polish students from the London School of Economics and Political Science. The conference entitled: "Life in Crisis. Looking into the Future" was opened by the Polish Ambassador to Great Britain Piotr Wilczek.more
A full list of the 'worst GPs' in each London borough has been revealed. When we have a health concern, our first point of contact is usually our local GP surgery or a pharmacist. General practitioners are able to treat most common medical conditions and will refer patients to specialist services or hospitals if necessary.more
A gang of sick thugs have been torturing and setting fire to foxes in east London, police say. Officers said the group travel to the area surrounding Kestrel Avenue and Linton Gardens in Beckton to torture foxes.more
London City Airport has revealed that it is scrapping the 100ml liquid rule for baggage, starting from the end of March just in time for the Easter holidays. more
Londoners can save money on their trip to Kew Gardens this spring, thanks to a new offer from Transport for London (TfL). The discount is part of a wider scheme celebrating the Tube and the role it plays in London life.more
Black taxi fares are to rise by 7.6 per cent – including at night, in a bid to ensure there are enough cabs available to help women get home safely.
Transport for London has refused a request from the cab trade to hike fares by 11.6 per cent – closer to the rate of inflation – but also rejected a wish from passengers for a fares freeze.more
A man is fighting for his life after being stabbed on board a London bus last night (Tuesday, February 28). Just before 10.30pm, police rushed to Oxford Street in London's West End where they found the 25-year-old victim critically injured.more
On Friday, March 3, the twelfth edition of the largest conference about Poland organized abroad, the LSE SU Polish Economic Forum, will begin in London. The event will be attended by over 700 Polish students from around the world and leading figures of politics, business, economy and science.more
Londoners performed £7.3 billion worth of unpaid overtime work in 2022, far more than any other UK region. Research from the Trades Union Congress based on ONS data covering the third quarter of 2022 found that 16.7% of London workers did unpaid overtime work in 2022, more than any other region in the UK.more
The 89-year-old actress complained that she was hit by a cyclist while walking to the Rules restaurant. The cup of bitterness was overflowing with the fact that the bicycle user did not follow any rules.more
The mayors of London, Manchester and Liverpool have demanded a freeze in private rents and an eviction ban to tackle the rental crisis faced by millions.
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A section of a London street will be renamed Kyiv Road to mark the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Westminster City Council said.more
London Underground drivers are to strike on March 15 – Budget Day – in a dispute over pensions and working arrangements, their union Aslef announced.more