16 h. ago Tory opponents of Angela Rayner's strikers charter will celebrate 'Norman Tebbit Day' in honour of Margaret Thatcher's union

Tory peers will use a debate to try to amend Ms Rayner's Employment Rights Bill, which critics say will make it harder to employ workers, and leave businesses vulnerable to strikes.

Events

26 h. ago Voices: I’m against votes at 16, but this is how I could be persuaded

There are good reasons for reducing the voting age – why doesn’t Labour use them, asks John Rentoul

Politics

27 h. ago Thunderstorm warnings spread to ALL of UK as Met Office says floods are a threat until Monday

Intense thunderstorms and torrential rain could cause flooding and even pose a danger to life, while buildings are at risk of damage due to floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.

Events

31 h. ago Month's worth of rain falls on London and South East as Met Office issues amber thunderstorm alert

Intense thunderstorms and torrential rain could cause flooding and even pose a danger to life, while buildings are at risk of damage due to floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.

Events

34 h. ago World Athletics Championships: London’s 2029 bid gets Starmer backing

UK government will give £35m to help push for eventPrevious successes leave city in strong position for bidLondon is in prime position to stage the 2029 World Athletics Championships after finally securing a substantial government funding commitment for the bid.It is understood that the UK government has agreed to give £35m to help bid for the championships, which would be the first to be staged in London since 2017, with the mayor’s office expected to commit around £10m. Continue reading...

Politics

35 h. ago London faces flood risk as amber storm warning issued for weekend

The Met Office warned between 20mm and 40mm of rain could fall in one hour in the warning zone covering London and south east of England.

Events

37 h. ago Amber weather warning as thunderstorms bring threat of flooding

The Met Office warned between 20mm and 40mm of rain could fall in one hour in the warning zone covering London and south east of England.

Events

42 h. ago Amber weather warning coming into force with dangerous thunderstorms on the way

Motorists have been urged to prepare.

Events

42 h. ago London woman allegedly ran from sheriff’s office while handcuffed after multi

London woman allegedly ran from sheriff’s office while handcuffed after multi-county chase  FOX 56 News

Politics

48 h. ago Angela Rayner tells Labour to ‘step up’ and make case for being in power

Exclusive: Deputy PM defends action against party rebels and says Send system is priority, in Guardian interviewNHS to Send: four key areas Labour wants to improve before next electionAngela Rayner has urged Labour colleagues to “step up” and make the case for why the party should be in power as the government attempts to draw a line under a tumultuous first year in office and shift towards a more upbeat approach.The deputy prime minister urged Labour MPs to focus on the party’s achievements over the last 12 months rather than always thinking about failures, saying they should all be “message carriers” for what had been done well. Continue reading...

Politics

53 h. ago Thunderstorms set to batter Britain: Met Office issues amber alert for 'significant' flooding and up to FOUR inches of rain in London and South East

The Met Office has issued an amber thunderstorm warning for London and South East England from 4am to 11am tomorrow amid concerns up to four inches of rain could fall in just a few hours.

Events

53 h. ago Weekend thunderstorms may pose danger to life as Met Office warning upgraded

The Met Office has warned of torrential rain, frequent lightning and localised surface water flooding.

Events

54 h. ago Danger to life warning as thunderstorms are set to batter Britain: Met Office issues amber alert for 'significant' flooding and up to FOUR inches of rain in London and South East

The Met Office has issued an amber thunderstorm warning for London and South East England from 4am to 11am tomorrow amid concerns up to four inches of rain could fall in just a few hours.

Events

54 h. ago Severe thunderstorm alert for London as Met Office warns of 'significant flood' risk

Severe thunderstorm alert for London as Met Office warns of 'significant flood' risk  London Evening Standard

Events

54 h. ago EY's London cleaners are picketing its office after over a third were told their jobs could be cut

EY's London cleaners are picketing its office after over a third were told their jobs could be cut  Business Insider

Society

54 h. ago Man's life 'ended' after one tick bite as he's forced to pay £150,000 for private care

Steven Williams was living a "normal" active lifestyle, exercising regularly, working as a civil servant and playing in a rock band - but one week in March 2021, he felt a sudden change

Economics

54 h. ago London weather: Thunderstorm alert raised to severe as capital warned of 'significant flooding' threat

Amber warning for thunderstorms issued for between 4am and 11am on Saturday

Events

55 h. ago Danger to life weather warning as thunderstorms and flooding set to hit England

London, Brighton, Portsmouth, Chelmsford, St Albans and Cambridge facing torrential rain

Events

55 h. ago London’s empty office blocks could be turned into ‘late night party zones’

London’s empty office blocks could be turned into ‘late night party zones’  Time Out

Society

56 h. ago Corpus Christi officials mull early proposal to invest taxpayer dollars into London area

Corpus Christi officials mull early proposal to invest taxpayer dollars into London area  Corpus Christi Caller-Times

Economics