Thousands of activists have gathered in Trafalgar Square, outside the Houses of Parliament and by the US embassy to protest the death of George Floyd in the US, as well as acts of police brutality in the UK.more
More people in London are working from home during lockdown than in any other part of the country, official figures reveal today. Londoners are also the least likely to have checked on their neighbours and the least aware of the Government’s “stay at home” order during the pandemic.more
Transport for London has confirmed that from today some London buses will again allow passengers to enter through the front door. This practice has been almost banned to protect drivers' health during the epidemic.more
Data shows a reduction of 2% of registered Polish citizens on last year and of 5% on the peak year of 2018. The slight overall reduction suggest that only a small proportion of Polish families in London have been affected by the possibility of Brexit.more
A lot of Londoners will have missed getting lost in the endless stores at Westfield during lockdown. Whether you’re closer to the Stratford centre or the one at White City the enormous shopping opportunities they both offer can’t really be matched.more
The Southbank Centre has revealed it is at risk of closure until at least April 2021 as the charity's reserves run dry during the coronavirus pandemic.more
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan and the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick, have today announced plans for how the capital’s transition out of the Covid-19 crisis will be managed. more
London transport chief Heidi Alexander appealed today to people not to use public transport if possible as far more were expected to return to work today.more
Nineteen people have been arrested during a protest against coronavirus lockdown measures in Hyde Park, the Metropolitan Police said. A further 10 people were issued with on-the-spot fines after a "relatively small group" of people gathered in the central London park on Saturday.more
Large areas of London are to be closed to cars and vans to allow people to walk and cycle safely as the coronavirus lockdown is eased, Sadiq Khan has announced.more
London's Canary Wharf has drawn up detailed plans to bring back tens of thousands of bankers, lawyers and accountants to the financial district as the coronavirus pandemic eases.more
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has called on the Government to urgently develop and introduce a largescale effective test-trace-isolate and support system to prevent a second wave of the coronavirus.
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Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli sustained minor facial injuries during a terrifying robbery at his home in London, according to The Guardian.more
The government has been warned that rail services may have to be stopped to protect workers and passengers, following crowded scenes on some public transport routes on the first day of England's new lockdown rules.more
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan believes it is still too early to see Premier League football return to the capital. Top-flight chiefs are hoping to get the league back up and running as soon as possible, with the potential for matches to be played behind closed doors at neutral venues.more
“I want to be as clear as possible with Londoners - social distancing measures are still in place. Lockdown hasn’t been lifted and we all still need to play our part in stopping the spread of COVID-19".more
This year's Notting Hill Carnival, a Caribbean culture festival that has been held in London for over 50 years, has been canceled because of the coronavirus. About one million people participated in the event every year.more
Biscuiteers is known for making beautiful hand-iced biscuits and has decided to share a world of biscuit making knowledge with us all during this period of isolation. The business is launching an online series filled with baking and icing tricks and skills so you too can be a Biscuiteer. Those who whip up their own sweet treats are then encouraged to share snaps online.more
