London, UK — Companies across the United Kingdom are potentially leaving hundreds of billions of pounds in revenue on the table by failing to invest adequately in business travel, according to a major new analysis from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). The study highlights a significant investment gap that, if closed, could unlock substantial…
London, UK – Royal Mail has received formal approval from the industry regulator, Ofcom, to discontinue the delivery of second-class letters on Saturdays. The decision marks a significant reform to the Universal Service Obligation (USO) and is intended to assist Royal Mail in mitigating rising operational costs. Under the new arrangement sanctioned by Ofcom, Royal…
London and Paris have struck a potentially landmark agreement aimed at tackling the persistent challenge of small boat crossings across the English Channel. The deal, announced in London on Thursday, July 10, 2025, by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, establishes a pilot plan that will, for the first time, allow…
London, UK – In a significant development aimed at confronting the persistent issue of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron announced a new “one in, one out” pilot plan on Thursday, July 10, 2025. The agreement was unveiled during President Macron’s state visit…
London-based fried chicken brand Coqfighter has announced ambitious plans to dramatically expand its delivery network across the United Kingdom. The company, which currently operates five physical restaurant locations exclusively within London, aims to scale its delivery presence to more than 100 sites within the next 18 months, a significant leap enabled by a strategic partnership…
Ealing is set to once again host the New Gen Festival, a dedicated one-day event designed to place young people squarely at the forefront of cultural and creative expression. Scheduled to return on July 9, 2025, the festival promises a vibrant showcase of youth talent from across west London, transforming Walpole Park into a dynamic…
London, UK – British Airways has announced the cancellation of all its scheduled flights from London Heathrow Airport bound for Doha and Dubai today, June 22, 2025. The decision comes amidst a significant escalation of tensions in the Middle East region, directly following the United States carrying out strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites overnight….
London police have charged seven men with assault following a disturbance that occurred at the Iranian embassy. The incident, which took place in London, resulted in injuries to two individuals who required medical attention. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene where the London Ambulance Service (LAS) treated the two injured men. One of the…
A dramatic scene unfolded on June 21, 2025, during severe rail disruption caused by a major train fault, when a video emerged showing a Just Eat delivery driver tossing food and drinks to passengers trapped aboard a stationary Thameslink train. The footage, widely shared on the social media platform X, quickly went viral, highlighting the…
Seven men, all identified as Iranian nationals, have been formally charged following a violent altercation that unfolded during a protest outside the Iranian embassy in west London last week. The incident, which occurred near the diplomatic mission on Princes Gate in Knightsbridge, resulted in two men being hospitalised with serious injuries. The Metropolitan Police confirmed…
