89 m. ago Oil surges after Israel’s attack on Iran, as markets slide – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsIsrael launches strikes on ‘dozens’ of targets in Iran, targeting nuclear programmeEuropean stock markets have joined the global selloff, as the overnight escalation in the Middle East has triggered a wave of risk-off sentiment.Here’s now the main indices have fallen:Germany’s DAX: -1.35%France’s CAC: -1.2%Italy’s FTSE MIB: -1.45%Spain’s IBEX: -1.55%This alarming escalation in the Middle East has likely caught many investors off guard. Those who have been looking for an opportunity to sell stocks and take profits are now becoming active. It seems the DAX has seen its yearly high from just over a week ago for the time being.Oil prices are skyrocketing as fears grow not only regarding the disruption of Iran’s recent strengthened oil exports but also the potential targeting of other oil production facilities in the region, should this conflict escalate further. Additionally, the transportation of oil through the Strait of Hormuz...

Politics

16 h. ago CCTV footage shows moment Air India plane crashes in Ahmedabad – video

CCTV footage captured the moment an Air India passenger plane crashed shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad, India, on Thursday. More than 240 people were believed to be onboard the London Gatwick-bound aircraft. Ahmedabad police said there was at least one survivor Air India plane crash latest updatesWhat we know so far about the Air India flight 171 crash Continue reading...

Culture

17 h. ago Man, 30, fights for life after double shooting in west London street

It follows another gun attack on a road in Hackney on Wednesday night

Events

20 h. ago LIVE | Air India flight to London with 242 onboard crashes near Ahmedabad airport; no survivors, says police

LIVE | Air India flight to London with 242 onboard crashes near Ahmedabad airport; no survivors, says police  The New Indian Express

Events

21 h. ago Child Q told she ‘may be arrested’ if she did not consent to search, panel hears

The girl, known as Child Q, was strip searched by officers in Hackney, east London, on December 3 2020 after being suspected of carrying cannabis.

Events

21 h. ago Inspector ‘disappointed’ to be injured by alleged sword attacker, court hears

Inspector Moloy Campbell told a court how he was injured as he tried to detain Marcus Arduini Monzo in north-east London in April last year

Events

23 h. ago Air India flight to UK crashes in Ahmedabad in India shortly after takeoff – latest updates

At least 242 people were on board the London-bound Air India flight AI171, say policeThe London-bound flight took off from Ahmedabad at about 1.47 pm, slightly delayed from schedule. Officials say it crashed nine minutes after being given clearance for take off.India’s directorate general of civil aviation just gave this statement to Indian media:Captain Sumeet Sabharwal is an LTC with 8,200 hours of experience. The co-pilot had 1100 hours of flying experience.As per ATC, the aircraft departed from Ahmadabad at 1339 IST (0809 UTC) from runway 23. It gave a mayday call to ATC, but thereafter, no response was given by the aircraft to the calls made by ATC. Continue reading...

Events

24 h. ago Tory MP who pursued suspected thief down London street and secured arrest praised for getting 'stuck in'

Shadow minister Gareth Davies got ‘stuck in’ when he witnessed crime in Maida Vale on Saturday

Events

28 h. ago City firms order workers back to the office as WFH perks end

Office space is increasingly in demand in London as financial companies reverse pandemic working policies

Economics

31 h. ago New London police investigating shots fired incident on Riverview Avenue

New London police investigating shots fired incident on Riverview Avenue  Trumbull Times

Events

34 h. ago Rick Westhead: Crown says McLeod lied to police about alleged incident in London hotel room

Rick Westhead: Crown says McLeod lied to police about alleged incident in London hotel room  TSN

Events

41 h. ago Whitehall incident LIVE: No10 plunged into lockdown as Met Police probe suspicious vehicle near Downing Street

Whitehall shut as police probe suspicious vehicle

Events

42 h. ago Whitehall on lockdown while police investigate ‘abandoned vehicle’ near Downing Street

Officers are investigating after a vehicle was abandoned near Downing Street

Events

42 h. ago Sadiq Khan swipes that Rachel Reeves risks 'levelling down London' as he warns Met could see officers cut after police funding squeeze

Sadiq Khan said he was 'disappointed' that the review unveiled by the Chancellor had not committed to new infrastructure in the capital.

Events

59 h. ago Spending Review: 'We'll make working people better off,' vows Reeves but fears grow that London will miss out

The Chancellor stresses that health, security and the economy are her priorities for public spending

Economics

63 h. ago Woman who took in homeless man was battered to death by him with a mallet in her £1.3m home days later, court hears

Victoria Adams, 37, was found dead at her flat in Hammersmith, west London , after police were called by concerned neighbours about a man attempting to break into the property.

Events

64 h. ago Homeless man battered Good Samaritan to death with a mallet in her £1.3m home days after she offered him shelter, court hears

Victoria Adams, 37, was found dead at her flat in Hammersmith, west London , after police were called by concerned neighbours about a man attempting to break into the property.

Events

65 h. ago Influencer reveals how he tried to steal back his own £220,000 supercar after it was stolen and shipped from London to Thailand

Mark McCann, 51, purchased his green Lamborghini Huracan Spider in 2016 as part of a business venture which saw him and his business partner, Mo, rent out the supercar for £800 per day.

Economics

66 h. ago Man reveals how he tried to steal back his own £220,000 supercar after it was stolen and shipped from London to Thailand

Mark McCann, 51, purchased his green Lamborghini Huracan Spider in 2016 as part of a business venture which saw him and his business partner, Mo, rent out the supercar for £800 per day.

Economics

3 d. ago Revealed: More than 700 children as young as 10 caught with knives and firearms in London schools

As 371 safer schools officers withdrawn across capital, Ben Kinsella Trust says young people may be ‘put at risk to save money’

Events