All news on the topic: London

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FavBet boss Andriy Matyuha uses shell companies linked to international money laundering network
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the gambling market in our country has changed significantly.
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500 free rides: London’s master of “free” tube travel exposed
A Tube fare evader was caught in the act after accumulating more than £3,500 in unpaid tickets.
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Two people die in London after taking blue pills — Ealing Council raises alarm
A London council has released an urgent warning after two individuals died from taking blue pills this weekend.
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£18 not the limit: TfL plans annual increase of central London congestion charge
London’s congestion charge is set to increase from £15 to £18 next year under the plans announced today.
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HS2 investigates whistleblower claims of labour cost inflation by staffing suppliers
HS2 states it "treats all whistleblower allegations seriously" and initiated an investigation earlier this year, while the Department for Transport asserts it will ensure any claims of wrongdoing are "thoroughly investigated".
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Attempted robbery at elite auction house Phillips in Mayfair, London
Burglars attempted to break into one of central London’s most upmarket auction houses that sells jewellery and art
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Brent house fire kills pregnant woman and her three children
Neighbours have expressed how devastated they are following a fatal fire in Brent, London - a mum and three young children died in the blaze that occurred on Saturday morning
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New rules: Foreigners apprehended for smuggling cannabis via Heathrow deported at once
Heathrow airport staff will be deporting foreigners caught smuggling cannabis, according to new stricter rules
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Man in London deliberately rams cyclist after bloody knife and bat fight
Shocking footage captures the moment a street fight erupted and escalated, ending with a driver running over a cyclist as horrified bystanders looked on.
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Two teenagers admit to killing 14-year-old Kelyan Bokassa on a bus in London
Two teenagers have pleaded guilty to the murder of a 14-year-old boy who was stabbed on a London bus.
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West London pub faces closure after staff ‘downplay’ stabbing incident
A pub could face closure after "downplaying" a stabbing incident on 17 May.
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Russian propagandists call for nuclear bomb to be dropped on London
Russian propagandists have threatened to usher in WW3 by calling for a massive nuclear attack to devastate London in order to teach "scoundrels" living in Britain a lesson
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Grenfell Tower demolition could begin as early as September
The government has stated that the demolition of Grenfell Tower could commence in September.
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Arson of cars and homes linked to Starmer: Romanian Stanislav Karpiuk on trial in UK
A Romanian citizen accused of participating in the "arson attacks" on properties and a car associated with Sir Keir Starmer has appeared in court.
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Arson attacks near Keir Starmer’s home: third suspect arrested in investigation
A third man has been arrested over alleged arson attacks on London properties with connections to the Prime Minister.
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Five injured at London party — police searching for attacker
Five people were rushed to hospital after they were stabbed at an event in south London - a manhunt is underway
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UK Home Office: three Iranians plotted major attacks and spied for foreign intelligence
Three Iranian men residing in London have been charged under the National Security Act for engaging in activities likely to assist a foreign intelligence service, following an investigation conducted by counter-terrorism officers, according to the Metropolitan Police.
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R&B star Chris Brown detained over assault allegations — UK tour in jeopardy
Rapper Chris Brown was arrested early this morning at a five-star hotel in connection with a bottle attack at a London nightclub.
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£200k Mercedes: Michael McIntyre begged not to have his sports car towed in central London
Michael McIntyre discovered that parking in London is no joke when his luxury sports car was towed away.
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Prince Harry lost in London
Prince Harry, now 40, who recently lost a legal case in London, is facing another awkward situation—this time in his own country.
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Bargain Hunt star accused of terrorism links in UK’s first case of its kind
Oghenochuko Ojiri, 53, has been charged with eight counts of failing to make a disclosure during the course of business within the regulated sector, following a Met Police probe
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"W*nker!": passersby rip off balaclava of phone theft suspect in central London
A crowd of people chanted ‘w*nker’ at an alleged would-be phone thief after he was stopped in the street in central London.
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End of silence: British nuclear submarines will become visible to the enemy, says U.S. general
Britain’s nuclear subs ‘will be detectable within years’ by hostile states, a US general has warned - as it emerges the UK is updating its Cold War plans in preparation for attack
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Apple ordered to pay $502 million for use of 4G patents — court ruling in London
Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab must pay a U.S. patent holder $502 million for the use of 4G patents in devices including iPhones and iPads, London’s Court of Appeal ruled on Thursday, in the latest stage of a long-running legal battle.
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Rush hour panic: King’s Cross closed due to fire alarm
London’s King’s Cross station has been evacuated following a fire alarm.