47 h. ago World famous Oxford Street to close to cars: Sadiq Khan insists public backs £150m scheme

The controversial Mayor - whose knighthood last week sparked fury across the city - vowed to carry out the pedestrianisation scheme 'as quickly as possible'.

Economics

50 h. ago Sir Sadiq Khan: Most Londoners support Oxford Street car ban

Sir Sadiq Khan: Most Londoners support Oxford Street car ban  The Telegraph

Politics

6 d. ago Urgent alert for millions of high street bank customers to close accounts before Monday

Millions of customers of a particular high street bank have just days to close their bank accounts amid big changes

Economics

1 week ago Minister dismisses US fears about China's London 'super embassy' as White House warns against letting Beijing build near sensitive City sites

The Trump administration has urged Downing Street to block the proposed development close to London financial centres amid fears that it will be used to tap into commercial information.

Events

1 week ago Drivers of 'supersize' SUV cars should pay higher taxes and more to park, say allies of Sadiq Khan

Mayor urged to put the brakes on increasing number of ‘Chelsea tractors’

Economics

2 w. ago UK discount store to close 10 high street branches in coming weeks

The Original Factory Shop, which has been trading for more than 50 years, has been struggling in recent years and is closing 10 of its 168 high street stores in the UK

Politics

2 w. ago Coronation Street's Lauren and Betsy talk close bond, unplanned twist and 'chaos' ahead

Coronation Street stars Cait Fitton and Sydney Martin have revealed all on their growing friendship on and off screen, while their characters weren't initially meant to be paired

Events

3 w. ago NatWest customers urged to 'act fast' and close their accounts over new change

NatWest customers have been urged to 'act fast' and close their accounts this week as the high street bank is cutting the interest rates on some of its popular savings accounts

Economics

3 w. ago Virgil van Dijk ‘praying for speedy recovery’ for those hurt in parade incident

A 53-year-old man was arrested after a car struck several pedestrians on Water Street, close to where the parade had finished, with 50 people injured.

Politics

3 w. ago London Congestion Charge to increase 20% to £18 a day next year

The Congestion Charge will increase from £15 to £18 from 2 January 2026 - and could rise annually thereafter under plans set out by TfL.

Economics

3 w. ago Handsworth shooting LIVE: Two men fired upon near Birmingham school

West Midlands Police raced to a street in Birmingham after two men were shot at close to Heathfield Primary School - locals have been warned of travel disruption due to road closures

Events

4 w. ago Shoppers say it's 'so sad' as beloved retailer to close two high street stores this week

The first Smiggle store will be closing on Wednesday this week with the second pulling down its shutters for good on Friday - the retailer has not confirmed how many staff members will be affected

Politics