36 h. ago Rapper Strandz stars in Music Box performance of ‘No Peace, No Time’

South-London rapper Strandz is on the rise thanks to his future-facing vision, with co-signs from elder statesmen including Stormzy and Digga D.

Politics

48 h. ago London housing market facing ‘stamp duty hangover’ ahead of rise in buying costs

In London, buyer demand is lower than a year ago, bucking the trend seen elsewhere in the UK, according to Zoopla.

Economics

3 d. ago London's suburbs see huge rise in demand for flexible work spaces since Covid

London now accounts for a smaller proportion of the UK’s overall flexible workspace market than five years ago

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4 d. ago This book brings the grim horrors of London’s rental market to life

As Irish writer and journalist Róisín Lanigan publishes her debut novel about a young couple who move into a property too good to be true, Katie Rosseinsky looks into the recent rise of fiction unravelling the nightmarish realities of London’s housing market

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8 d. ago Tube staff should get priority access to affordable homes built by TfL, RMT union demands

New homes plea included in pay rise demand for London Underground staff

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8 d. ago London Luxury Home Prices Rise for the First Time in Nearly Two Years

London Luxury Home Prices Rise for the First Time in Nearly Two Years  Mansion Global

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9 d. ago More southerners still smoking as northerners are still kicking the habit, study reveals

University College London study shows smoking across southern England is actually on the rise after decades of falling rates while smokers in the north are working to kick the habit

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9 d. ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London markets rise as Israeli air strikes kill 330, ending Gaza truce

FTSE 100 LIVE: London markets rise as Israeli air strikes kill 330, ending Gaza truce  Yahoo Finance UK

Events

1 week ago London parking fines to rise for the first time in over a decade in crackdown on 'obstructive' drivers

The number of fines issued in London has increased by about 70% over the last 15 years

Politics

2 w. ago London sees highest rise in ADHD prescriptions since pandemic

The UK has recorded a national increase in ADHD medication prescriptions year on year since the pandemic, but there are also regional variations

Events

2 w. ago Domino’s Pizza serving up over another 50 stores in 2025 after profits rise

The London-listed takeaway pizza chain reported an 8.4% rise in underlying pre-tax profits to £107.3 million on a 52-week basis.

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2 w. ago Newcastle close in on top four after Guimarães pounces to see off West Ham

The level will have to rise when Newcastle return to London with designs on ending their long wait for silverware this weekend. This scrappy performance is unlikely to have sent a shiver down Liverpool’s spine before the Carabao Cup final, although there were positives for Eddie Howe to dwell on after his side boosted their hopes of Champions League qualification with a forgettable win over West Ham.It was vital that spirits were lifted after the blow of exiting the FA Cup a week ago. The avoidance of further injuries was welcome and Howe could take satisfaction from a first clean sheet in over a month before Newcastle attempt to keep Mohamed Salah quiet. Liverpool, though, will presumably pose more questions than a cautious, limited West Ham attack managed here. Newcastle, who were clearly holding back at times, were comfortable after Bruno Guimarães scored the goal that lifted them two points off fourth place. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Rent increase warning as London's housing associations unable to build enough homes

The G15 has warned rising rents, an exodus of key workers, and spiralling temporary accommodation costs are inevitable unless urgent action is taken

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3 w. ago Rent rise warning as underfunding leaves London's housing associations unable to build more homes

The G15 has warned rising rents, an exodus of key workers, and spiralling temporary accommodation costs are inevitable unless urgent action is taken

Events

3 w. ago London rail passengers face ‘further misery’ as fares rise by 4.6%

Many commuters will have to pay hundreds of pounds more per year for travel.

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3 w. ago Barking & Dagenham: Labour warned on Reform party rise in London

Barking & Dagenham: Labour warned on Reform party rise in London  BBC.com

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3 w. ago The surprising secret behind the success of Pizza Express as iconic restaurant chain turns 60

In honour of Pizza Express's 60th birthday, dough-ball addict Maddy Fletcher charts its rise from a window hatch in London's Soho to a much-loved national institution

Society

3 w. ago Carpenters Estate in London's Olympic Park: Refurbishment costs rise

Carpenters Estate in London's Olympic Park: Refurbishment costs rise  BBC.com

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4 w. ago UK's Derwent, Shaftesbury See Values Rise as London Rents Surge

UK's Derwent, Shaftesbury See Values Rise as London Rents Surge  Bloomberg

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4 w. ago It’s now or never: This Elvis Presley experience is the closest you’ll get to seeing him live

New multi-sensory experience in London will take fans on a journey through music icon’s rise to fame

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