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Burnham announces 20% business rates cut for pubs and clubs in London

LIVE Burnham announces 20% business rates cut for pubs and clubs in London

Former River City star Iain Robertson jailed for nine years for rape and assault

Former River City star Iain Robertson jailed for nine years for rape and assault

High costs in Edinburgh ‘little to do’ with new visitor levy, says council

High costs in Edinburgh ‘little to do’ with new visitor levy, says council

London council accused of 'wasting' £138,000 on repainting bridge

London council accused of 'wasting' £138,000 on repainting bridge

Badenoch criticises move to close department and put ‘one guy in Cabinet’ on AI

Badenoch criticises move to close department and put ‘one guy in Cabinet’ on AI

Is London's private members' club bubble about to burst?

Is London's private members' club bubble about to burst?

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National Portrait Gallery to close for a day after ‘unexpected’ power outage

National Portrait Gallery to close for a day after ‘unexpected’ power outage

Sky Sports presenter Jo Wilson reveals devastating cancer misdiagnosis

Sky Sports presenter Jo Wilson reveals devastating cancer misdiagnosis

Jeremy Clarkson films Clarkson's Farm scene that 'truly horrifies' him

Jeremy Clarkson films Clarkson's Farm scene that 'truly horrifies' him

Lee Andrews' family make bombshell claim amid prison stint

Lee Andrews' family make bombshell claim amid prison stint

Police officer who died now being probed over sex offences and attempted murder

Police officer who died now being probed over sex offences and attempted murder

Saudi prince found dead in London hotel after cocktail of party drugs

Saudi prince found dead in London hotel after cocktail of party drugs

Hosepipe ban London: Full list of exemptions as restrictions come in

Hosepipe ban London: Full list of exemptions as restrictions come in

Mother of Pc Harper says early release of killers ‘another letdown for Andrew’

Mother of Pc Harper says early release of killers ‘another letdown for Andrew’

Tom Kerridge: How to save London’s pubs, bars and clubs

Tom Kerridge: How to save London’s pubs, bars and clubs

Teenage girl and woman die 'trying to save child' off Essex beach

Teenage girl and woman die 'trying to save child' off Essex beach

The questions continue as Reform blinks under an unwelcome spotlight

Politics The questions continue as Reform blinks under an unwelcome spotlight

UK withdraws diplomatic staff from Iran as US airstrikes continue

UK withdraws diplomatic staff from Iran as US airstrikes continue

Who's in Burnham's Government? Complete list of ministers chosen by PM

Who's in Burnham's Government? Complete list of ministers chosen by PM

Santander contacts almost 150,000 customers under strain from energy bills

Santander contacts almost 150,000 customers under strain from energy bills

Plans to double capacity at UK’s largest onshore windfarm with taller turbines

Plans to double capacity at UK’s largest onshore windfarm with taller turbines

What's the future for London Stadium? Five-point plan for West Ham

What's the future for London Stadium? Five-point plan for West Ham

Nearly £250,000 wiped off average central London house price in a year

Nearly £250,000 wiped off average central London house price in a year

Irish premier Micheál Martin to meet Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv

Irish premier Micheál Martin to meet Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv

Hosepipe ban hits millions of London homes: What are the new rules?

Hosepipe ban hits millions of London homes: What are the new rules?

Is there a hosepipe ban near me? Check our interactive map

Is there a hosepipe ban near me? Check our interactive map

Thefts plunge in London as mayor slams 'dystopian hellhole' narrative

Thefts plunge in London as mayor slams 'dystopian hellhole' narrative

London woman jailed for blackmail in Hong Kong after banker rape claim

London woman jailed for blackmail in Hong Kong after banker rape claim

Family announces public memorial for Ann Widdecombe later this year

Family announces public memorial for Ann Widdecombe later this year

River City actor Iain Robertson to be sentenced after being convicted of rape

River City actor Iain Robertson to be sentenced after being convicted of rape

Glasgow ‘ready’ to host Commonwealth Games, says John Swinney

Glasgow ‘ready’ to host Commonwealth Games, says John Swinney

Burnham to meet Swinney for first time as Prime Minister during Scotland visit

Burnham to meet Swinney for first time as Prime Minister during Scotland visit

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar made a lord and UK minister

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar made a lord and UK minister

Badenoch to urge Burnham to rule out tax rises to pay for ‘spending spree’

Badenoch to urge Burnham to rule out tax rises to pay for ‘spending spree’

Pensioner charged with murder of British expat at home in France

Pensioner charged with murder of British expat at home in France

London wild swimming: Sewage, safety, and the battle for blue spaces

London Life London wild swimming: Sewage, safety, and the battle for blue spaces

Police appeal to find missing woman, 27, from Kentish Town

Police appeal to find missing woman, 27, from Kentish Town

Monica Lennon ‘not going to rule out’ Scottish Labour leadership bid

Monica Lennon ‘not going to rule out’ Scottish Labour leadership bid

Fact check: Video of Andy Burnham DJing is from 2024

Fact check: Video of Andy Burnham DJing is from 2024

Homeless man who killed pensioner in south London given hospital order

Homeless man who killed pensioner in south London given hospital order

How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

Ten years since Brexit: The end of an era for London's property market

Ten years since Brexit: The end of an era for London's property market

London Stadium facing £19m loss as West Ham relegation hits taxpayers

London Stadium facing £19m loss as West Ham relegation hits taxpayers

London’s best boroughs for green spaces revealed – is yours top?

London’s best boroughs for green spaces revealed – is yours top?

No White House role in Tate case ‘at this moment, or maybe ever’, says Rubio

No White House role in Tate case ‘at this moment, or maybe ever’, says Rubio

‘No commitment’ to raise tax allowance, Burnham says after £2 bus fare cap

‘No commitment’ to raise tax allowance, Burnham says after £2 bus fare cap

George hits his teens: New footage of prince shared to celebrate 13th birthday

George hits his teens: New footage of prince shared to celebrate 13th birthday

First migrant Channel crossing attempts since Burnham became Prime Minister

First migrant Channel crossing attempts since Burnham became Prime Minister

King and Queen present awards on visit to first RHS Sandringham Flower Show

King and Queen present awards on visit to first RHS Sandringham Flower Show

Police release photo after Hackney assault following World Cup match

Police release photo after Hackney assault following World Cup match

The ruin of China's London property boom

The ruin of China's London property boom

How Clapham became the unlikely face of London’s TikTok mobs

How Clapham became the unlikely face of London’s TikTok mobs

Widow of Pc Harper says it is ‘deplorable’ that two killers could be freed early

Widow of Pc Harper says it is ‘deplorable’ that two killers could be freed early

Second challenge to Wimbledon expansion plans goes to Court of Appeal

Second challenge to Wimbledon expansion plans goes to Court of Appeal

Four beloved 80s chocolate bars return to UK shelves at M&S

Four beloved 80s chocolate bars return to UK shelves at M&S

What exactly has Burnham said on raising £12.5k income tax allowance?

What exactly has Burnham said on raising £12.5k income tax allowance?

John Swinney urges Scots to compete with ‘pride and passion’ in Glasgow Games

John Swinney urges Scots to compete with ‘pride and passion’ in Glasgow Games

Additional money needed to reinstate Mackintosh Building, says art school

Additional money needed to reinstate Mackintosh Building, says art school

Train operator axes London services amid 'summer of chaos' warning

Train operator axes London services amid 'summer of chaos' warning

Number of police officers sacked each year hits record high

Number of police officers sacked each year hits record high

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