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London, UK – October 28, 2025 – New data released today indicates that C40 cities are firmly on track to achieve their ambitious goal of creating 50 million good, Green Jobs C40 by 2030. Currently, 21 million such jobs already exist across the 81 global megacities assessed, underscoring the significant economic benefits of city-led climate…
London Murderer Jailed for Life After Dismembering Couple and Dumping Remains Near Clifton Bridge London, UK – October 24, 2025 – In a landmark legal decision, a London murderer jailed for life will serve a minimum of 40 years after brutally dismembering a civil partnership couple and attempting to dispose of their remains near Clifton…
The UK government has initiated a review of the Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS), a significant step towards potentially expanding Heathrow Airport with a third runway. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announced the review on October 22, 2025, emphasizing a commitment to making a decision within the current parliamentary term, with an ambitious target for flights…
LONDON – Buckingham Palace and the British government are confronting intensified calls to formally strip Prince Andrew of all his remaining royal titles, following fresh revelations about his enduring association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his settlement with accuser Virginia Giuffre. Mounting Pressure and Public Scrutiny Despite Prince Andrew agreeing to cease using…
A significant fire erupted in southeast London’s Forest Hill neighborhood on the evening of October 16, 2025, prompting a large-scale emergency response that saw around 100 firefighters battle the intense blaze for more than three hours. The fire, which took hold of a ground-floor shop with residential flats above and a workshop at the rear,…
London, UK – October 15, 2025 – In a significant move to bolster the UK’s burgeoning science and technology sectors, British Land and Royal London Asset Management have officially launched One Triton Square, a state-of-the-art innovation scheme poised to become a leading hub for scientific breakthroughs. Located at the heart of the vibrant Regent’s Place…
London faces an escalating threat of widespread flooding, with a significant portion of its homes potentially becoming uninsurable and uninhabitable by 2050, according to alarming new research. A comprehensive study by insurance giant Aviva highlights that densely populated areas, particularly those along the River Thames, are acutely vulnerable to climate change impacts, raising concerns about…
The upcoming Frieze art fair in London is setting its sights on achieving a significant cultural moment, akin to the unprecedented “Barbenheimer” phenomenon that captivated the world. Victoria Siddall, the director of Frieze, has expressed a desire for the London fair to capture the public’s imagination in a similarly impactful way, while acknowledging the intensifying…
London, UK – October 10, 2025 – The London Stock Exchange experienced a significant downturn today, with its flagship FTSE 100 index closing down by 0.9%. This sharp decline was mirrored across European and US markets, as renewed fears of a full-blown trade war between the United States and China sent shockwaves through global financial…
London, UK – October 8, 2025 – London’s National Health Service (NHS) is undergoing a significant transformation, shifting healthcare delivery from traditional hospital settings into the heart of communities. This move, central to the national 10-year health plan, aims to provide Londoners with more accessible, personalized, and convenient care, often available on the same day,…
