The report by Cushman & Wakefield, which analyzes the market in terms of rents in commercial real estate, shows that New York's 5th Avenue is again the most expensive shopping district in the world.more
Soaring rents have in effect made life unaffordable for private tenants across swathes of the UK, according to research undertaken for the Guardian.more
White British people are the minority in London and Birmingham, the UK's two largest cities, for the first time since records began, according to new census figures.more
An epic immersive experience opening in spring 2023 will lead visitors on an eye-opening safari through the natural phenomena of the seven continents, with narration by the inimitable David Attenborough.more
Heavy, incessant foot traffic in Westminster Hall while Queen Elizabeth II's coffin was on public display damaged the stone floor, British media reported yesterday.more
The coldest temperature so far this autumn has been -5.9C, which was recorded last week, but forecasters predict the mercury is set to drop even further in the coming days.more
It’s not Christmas in London without Oxford Street’s twinkling lights, Winter Wonderland Instagram stories and, for some reason, a lorryload of Coca-Cola. So it’s definitely now Christmas, because the brand’s much-awaited annual truck tour is back for 2022. more
London Fire Brigade is "institutionally misogynist and racist", according to a damning review into its culture. A black firefighter had a noose put by his locker, while a female one received video of a colleague exposing himself.more
Experts have unearthed possible remains of the original medieval Thames River wall, believed to run under the Houses of Parliament, as part of thousands of hours of investigative surveys by the Restoration and Renewal Delivery Authority to map out the condition of the historic Palace of Westminster. more
The site will be the chicken company’s take on a British pub and will include a ‘ring for KFC delivery’ bell, a football table, screens and pints. more
A London council has threatened to issue £100 fines for dog walkers who do not produce a dog poo bag on demand.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council is proposing a rule which would require dog walkers to produce a bag or scoop if asked by an official - or face a £100 fixed penalty notice. more
Tube passengers may be able to stream the World Cup Final on their smartphones while deep underground, it can be revealed.
The roll-out of a 4G wireless network on the London Underground is due to hit a major landmark by the end of next month, when a number of stations and tunnels on the Northern and Central lines will be the first in central London to be connected.more
The last chance to buy tickets for London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display on the banks of the Thames opens later this week, as the capital is set to celebrate without restrictions for the first time since the pandemic.more
Extinction Rebellion and other climate activists have targeted 13 central London businesses and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) building in a string of demonstrations following following Cop27.more
Bond Street officially turned on its spectacular Christmas lights officially marking the start of the Christmas season on the street. A brand new scheme of over 93 thousand LED bulbs light up the sky inspired by the resplendent magnificence of The Crown Jewels and the world-famous jewellery houses that have made Bond Street their home over the centuries.more