UK Businesses Grapple with Record Late Payments in 2025, Threatening SME Survival; Government Implements Toughest Reforms Yet

The United Kingdom’s business landscape is facing an unprecedented crisis of late payments, with a significant majority of companies reporting overdue invoices and a growing number fearing for their financial stability. A comprehensive 2025 survey by Coface reveals that a staggering 90% of UK businesses experienced late payments over the past year, a trend that…

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FTSE 100 Surges to Record High as Investors Look Past US Shutdown to Strong 2025 Performance

London – October 1, 2025 – The United Kingdom’s flagship FTSE 100 share index has achieved a new intraday record high at the start of trading today, brushing aside concerns surrounding the unfolding US government shutdown. The index climbed 32 points to 9382, signalling robust investor confidence in the London market despite geopolitical uncertainties across…

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London’s DLR Embarks on Major Upgrade: New Trains Promise Over 50% Capacity Boost and Modern Travel

London’s Docklands Light Railway (DLR) network is set to undergo a significant transformation with the introduction of 54 brand-new trains, promising a substantial boost in capacity and an improved passenger experience. The first of these modern trains has now entered service, marking a key milestone in a project aimed at modernizing one of the city’s…

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Slow Horses Season 5 Premieres on Apple TV+: Misfit Spies Tackle London Terror in Latest Thriller

The acclaimed espionage drama “Slow Horses” has returned for its highly anticipated fifth season, premiering on Apple TV+ on September 24, 2025. This latest installment, adapted from Mick Herron’s 2018 novel “London Rules,” plunges the dysfunctional agents of Slough House into a city gripped by a series of bizarre and coordinated terror attacks. As chaos…

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Brazen Copper Theft Attempt Knocks Out Power for 5,000 Londoners, Sparks Investigation into Growing Infrastructure Vandalism

London, ON – September 26, 2025 – A dangerous act of vandalism early Friday morning left thousands of London residents without power and ignited a police investigation into a growing problem of copper theft from critical infrastructure. Authorities confirmed that a major hydro line beneath the Adelaide Street South bridge was deliberately severed around 6:30…

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Gail’s Bakery Lands at London Gatwick: First Airport Restaurant Opens with 21-Hour Service and Expansion Drive

London Gatwick Airport has welcomed its first-ever Gail’s Bakery location, marking a significant milestone for the popular bakery chain as it expands its presence into key travel hubs. The new restaurant, situated in Gatwick’s South Terminal, officially opened its doors on September 19, 2025, offering travellers a taste of Gail’s signature artisanal food and speciality…

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London Fashion Week September 2025: Designers Forge New Era with Sustainability at its Core

London Fashion Week (LFW) September 2025 has concluded, marking a significant turning point with a profound emphasis on creative designer vision and a robust drive towards sustainability. The event, held from September 18th to 22nd, showcased the enduring spirit of innovation within the UK’s fashion capital, heralding a new era shaped by conscious practices and…

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Triple Trouble: Fairey, Hirst, and Invader Unleash Collaborative Masterpieces in Landmark London Exhibition

London’s vibrant art scene is set to experience a seismic shift with the opening of “Triple Trouble,” a groundbreaking exhibition that unites three of the art world’s most disruptive and iconic figures: Shepard Fairey, Damien Hirst, and Invader. Hosted by the prestigious Newport Street Gallery from October 10, 2025, to March 29, 2026, and presented…

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London Nursery Worker Jailed for Eight Years Over ‘Sadistic’ Abuse of 21 Babies

A 22-year-old nursery worker has been sentenced to eight years in prison for a shocking campaign of “sadistic” abuse against 21 infants in her care across two London nurseries. Roksana Lecka inflicted a series of physical and psychological torments on the vulnerable babies between October 2023 and June 2024, leaving parents heartbroken and questioning their…

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