17 h. ago London firms hit with £6.7m of illegal worker fines in just six months

More than a third of the companies fined were restaurants

Economics

34 h. ago London nursery worker convicted of child sexual abuse faces 15 more charges

Vincent Chan, who already pleaded guilty to 26 offences, accused of possessing indecent images of childrenA nursery worker who was convicted of dozens of sexual attacks on children left in his care has been charged with a further 15 offences.Vincent Chan, 45, previously pleaded guilty to 26 offences between 2022 and 2024, including sexually assaulting four girls aged between two and four at the north London nursery where he worked, and offences relating to more than 25,000 indecent images of children. Continue reading...

Events

36 h. ago London nursery worker charged with taking indecent photos of children

London nursery worker charged with taking indecent photos of children  Ham & High

Culture

55 h. ago Royal Mail workers in London condemn war against Venezuela and express solidarity with US workers against Trump

Royal Mail workers in London condemn war against Venezuela and express solidarity with US workers against Trump  World Socialist Web Site

Politics

55 h. ago Striking Further Education workers speak from the picket line at London college

Striking Further Education workers speak from the picket line at London college  World Socialist Web Site

Events

58 h. ago Trump envoy says deal to take over Greenland ‘should and will be made’

Jeff Landry says president is serious about acquiring territory as US politicians show solidarity against Trump’s threatsFear – but little preparation – as threat of invasion loomsDonald Trump’s special envoy to Greenland has said a deal for Washington to take over the island “should and will be made” as a US congressional delegation visited Copenhagen in a show of support.Governor Jeff Landry said he planned to visit Greenland in March and said the US president “is serious” about acquiring the largely autonomous territory, which is part of the Danish kingdom. Continue reading...

Politics

60 h. ago Postman says 'this doesn't make sense' after discovering bizarre road markings

A postman who works for the Royal Mail was left scratching his head when, while working his rounds, he stumbled upon a road with bizarre markings on it that "just don't make sense".

Politics

3 d. ago Exact major change by Royal Mail set to affect millions of British households

Parcel lockers will be installed outside Post Office branches across the country, giving customers round‑the‑clock access to send, collect and return parcels outside traditional opening hours

Politics

3 d. ago Sadiq Khan's bombshell warning to London workers: AI is 'weapon of mass destruction' threat to jobs

The Mayor of London tells of the ‘colossal’ impact that artificial intelligence will have on the labour market

Events

4 d. ago Royal Mail postwoman 'punched in stomach' and parcels stolen from van

A Royal Mail worker, in her 30s, was attacked by two people in Newtown, New Mills, before they stole parcels from her van, with Derbyshire Police descriptions of two suspects

Politics

4 d. ago Royal Mail announces 'exciting step' that makes sending parcels more convenient

The Royal Mail is hosting a trial that will change how Brits send and return parcels.

Politics

5 d. ago Police hunt underway after London Underground worker sexually assaulted at Liverpool Street

Police hunt underway after London Underground worker sexually assaulted at Liverpool Street  My London

Events

5 d. ago Top central bankers express 'full solidarity' with Fed Chair Powell in clash with Trump

Eleven central bankers from around the world have expressed full support for U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

Politics

5 d. ago Global central banks offer ‘full solidarity’ to US Fed’s Powell amid Trump threats

Nine governors including Bank of England’s Andrew Bailey and ECB’s Christine Lagarde say independence is criticalBusiness live – latest updatesGlobal central banks have issued an extraordinary joint statement offering “full solidarity” to the US Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell, in the face of the latest threat to his independence from Donald Trump’s White House.“The independence of central banks is a cornerstone of price, financial and economic stability in the interest of the citizens that we serve. It is therefore critical to preserve that independence, with full respect for the rule of law and democratic accountability,” the statement said. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago ‘Solidarity’ flotilla to Greenland planned by travel firm as Trump proposes land grab

Exclusive: Expert Clive Stacey says news coverage given to the island could boost tourism

Politics

8 d. ago Woman feeding pigeons arrested and handcuffed by police as onlookers slam ‘ridiculous’ response

Video shows woman in her 40s being detained by at least six Met Police officers and council enforcement workers in Harrow, London

Events

8 d. ago Moment woman is arrested by cops and fined £100 ‘for throwing bread on the floor and feeding pigeons’ in London

THIS is the moment a woman is a arrested and fined £100 for feeding bread to pigeons. The video footage shows her being detained in Harrow, London, by police officers and council enforcement workers on Wednesday. The woman was reportedly also handed a piece of paper showing she had been stopped for being in breach...

Economics

9 d. ago Russian Oreshnik missile strike on Ukraine ‘escalatory and unacceptable’, say UK, France and Germany – Europe live

Keir Starmer accuses Kremlin of ‘using fabricated allegations’ to justify attack after call with Friedrich Merz and Emmanuel MacronPope Leo also chooses to express a view on the recent events in Venezuela, calling for world governments – I think he means US president Donald Trump in particular – to “respect the will” of the Venezuelan people.Goes without saying that it’s particularly important coming from the first US pope.“I wish to repeat my urgent appeal that peaceful political solutions to the current situation should be sought, keeping in mind the common good of the peoples and not the defence of partisan interests.”“This pertains, in particular to Venezuela. In light of recent developments in this regard, I renew my appeal to respect the will of the Venezuelan people and to safeguard the human and civil rights of all ensuring a future of stability and concord.”“The Holy See strongly reiterates the pressing need for an immediate ceasefire and for dialogue motivated by a sincere...

Events

9 d. ago Princess Kate says she is ‘deeply grateful’ as she celebrates her 44th birthday

The royals dropped in on NHS workers on a tea break in West London to offer support amid the challenging winter period, which has seen a surge in flu cases

Politics

9 d. ago Princess Kate celebrates her 44th birthday a day after surprise NHS visit

The royals dropped in on NHS workers on a tea break in West London to offer support amid the challenging winter period, which has seen a surge in flu cases

Politics