12 h. ago Sadiq Khan urged to intervene over Borough Triangle tower blocks plan

Local resident and actress Juliet Rylance warns the community is ‘gravely concerned’ by the development receiving approval

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19 h. ago The London borough with the England's highest rates of syphilis, genital warts and gonorrhoea

The London borough with the England's highest rates of syphilis, genital warts and gonorrhoea  Metro.co.uk

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48 h. ago London borough leaders make united call for ‘seat at the table’ in new devolution settlement

London borough leaders make united call for ‘seat at the table’ in new devolution settlement  London Councils

Politics

68 h. ago Bin lorries in London's wealthiest borough to run on vegetable oil

Kensington and Chelsea Council has said the move to vegetable oil could cut its waste fleet’s carbon emissions by 90%

Politics

8 d. ago Jobe Bellingham has already told Manchester United his best position amid transfer links

Man United are being heavily linked with highly-rated Sunderland and England youth star Jobe Bellingham ahead of this summer's transfer window.

Sport

9 d. ago This Borough pub is the only one in London that serves beer at 6am

This Borough pub is the only one in London that serves beer at 6am  Southwark News

Politics

9 d. ago Hopes rise for interest rate cut after inflation falls – but experts warn relief may be short

The Bank of England have promised a “careful” approach to reducing the rate this year

Events

9 d. ago Odds of Bank of England interest rate cut strengthen after inflation falls to 2.8%

Bigger-than-forecast decline in annual rate in February is positive news for Rachel ReevesBusiness live – latest updatesThe odds of the Bank of England cutting interest rates in May have been strengthened after inflation cooled by more than forecast last month.In a boost for Rachel Reeves on the day of the chancellor’s spring statement, the Office for National Statistics said inflation as measured by the consumer prices index eased to 2.8% in February from 3% in January. Continue reading...

Economics

9 d. ago Locals fume as London's richest borough to let second homeowners buy parking permits to raise cash

Kensington and Chelsea Council said the move would help

Economics

2 w. ago Hillingdon celebrates 60 years since it became a London borough

Hillingdon celebrates 60 years since it became a London borough  BBC.com

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2 w. ago The incredible truth behind Omaze's latest £4.5million mansion: Property has spectacular views and is a stones throw from historic landmarks

EXCLUSIVE: The five-storey property in Borough, London, is Grade II listed and located within walking distance from Shakespeare's Globe theatre.

Economics

2 w. ago Latest Omaze £4.5million mansion up for grabs used to be Britain's most expensive council house

EXCLUSIVE: The five-storey property in Borough, London, is Grade II listed and located within walking distance from Shakespeare's Globe theatre.

Economics

2 w. ago Next UK interest rate cut may not come until August after hawkish Bank of England hold – as it happened

Monetary Policy Committee votes 8-1 to leave UK interest rates unchanged at 4.5%Bank of England says companies freezing hiring plans as it keeps interest rates on holdIn the property world, Norway’s sovereign wealth fund is buying a quarter of Covent Garden.The Norges Bank Investment Management has entered a partnership with landlord Shaftesbury, and will pay £570m for a 25% stake in the Covent Garden estate.This investment underscores our belief in the strength of London with the portfolio complementing our other high quality West End investments.Covent Garden is one of the world’s most recognised retail, leisure and cultural destinations and we look forward to supporting Shaftesbury Capital’s management team, with their strong track record of delivering the growth potential of this prime West End estate.”“The reforms I have announced will ensure everyone who can work gets the active support they need, including through an extra £1 billion for personalised health, skills and employ...

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2 w. ago Next UK interest rate cut may not come until August after hawkish Bank of England hold – business live

Monetary Policy Committee votes 8-1 to leave UK interest rates unchanged at 4.5%Bank of England says companies freezing hiring plans as it keeps interest rates on holdIn the property world, Norway’s sovereign wealth fund is buying a quarter of Covent Garden.The Norges Bank Investment Management has entered a partnership with landlord Shaftesbury, and will pay £570m for a 25% stake in the Covent Garden estate.This investment underscores our belief in the strength of London with the portfolio complementing our other high quality West End investments.Covent Garden is one of the world’s most recognised retail, leisure and cultural destinations and we look forward to supporting Shaftesbury Capital’s management team, with their strong track record of delivering the growth potential of this prime West End estate.”“The reforms I have announced will ensure everyone who can work gets the active support they need, including through an extra £1 billion for personalised health, skills and employ...

Economics

2 w. ago Bank of England holds interest rates at 4.5% amid 'Stagflation' fears: Cuts paused as wages surge despite economic slowdown driven by Labour's tax raid and Trump's trade war

The Monetary Policy Committee announced the base rate is being kept on hold at 4.5 per cent after its latest meeting.

Economics

2 w. ago UK politics live: Bank of England holds interest rates after Trump tariffs spark global uncertainty

It comes amid an ongoing battle with inflation and uncertainty partly caused by the threat of tariffs by Donald Trump

Politics

2 w. ago Bank of England holds interest rates amid concerns over inflation and Trump tariffs

Interest rate remains set at 4.5 per cent but there are still expectations of cuts this year

Economics

2 w. ago Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold despite ‘intensifying’ trade war uncertainty – business live

Monetary Policy Committee votes 8-1 to leave UK interest rates unchanged at 4.5%In the property world, Norway’s sovereign wealth fund is buying a quarter of Covent Garden.The Norges Bank Investment Management has entered a partnership with landlord Shaftesbury, and will pay £570m for a 25% stake in the Covent Garden estate.This investment underscores our belief in the strength of London with the portfolio complementing our other high quality West End investments.Covent Garden is one of the world’s most recognised retail, leisure and cultural destinations and we look forward to supporting Shaftesbury Capital’s management team, with their strong track record of delivering the growth potential of this prime West End estate.”“The reforms I have announced will ensure everyone who can work gets the active support they need, including through an extra £1 billion for personalised health, skills and employment support for sick and disabled people.“We’ve already put in place measures to make ...

Economics

2 w. ago Bank of England expected to leave interest rates on hold today; global debt exceeds $100tn – business live

Monetary Policy Committee set to announce interest rate decision at noonIn the property world, Norway’s sovereign wealth fund is buying a quarter of Covent Garden.The Norges Bank Investment Management has entered a partnership with landlord Shaftesbury, and will pay £570m for a 25% stake in the Covent Garden estate.This investment underscores our belief in the strength of London with the portfolio complementing our other high quality West End investments.Covent Garden is one of the world’s most recognised retail, leisure and cultural destinations and we look forward to supporting Shaftesbury Capital’s management team, with their strong track record of delivering the growth potential of this prime West End estate.”“The reforms I have announced will ensure everyone who can work gets the active support they need, including through an extra £1 billion for personalised health, skills and employment support for sick and disabled people.“We’ve already put in place measures to make work pay...

Economics

2 w. ago Bank of England set to snub pleas for interest rate cuts TODAY amid 'Stagflation' fears

The Monetary Policy Committee is widely expected to keep the base rate on hold at 4.5 per cent when its decision is announced at noon.

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