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Sadiq handed income tax cash as Burnham unveils huge devolution drive

Politics Sadiq handed income tax cash as Burnham unveils huge devolution drive

Residents lose court battle against new China mega-embassy in London

Residents lose court battle against new China mega-embassy in London

Londoners rejoice as first rain in weeks falls in capital

Londoners rejoice as first rain in weeks falls in capital

Mayors given fast-track route to build new trams and transport links

Mayors given fast-track route to build new trams and transport links

Man who stole Maserati and killed pensioner in crash faces ‘lengthy’ sentence

Man who stole Maserati and killed pensioner in crash faces ‘lengthy’ sentence

How will London cope with 40C summers?

How will London cope with 40C summers?

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Boy George pulls out of Jesus Christ Superstar at London Palladium

Boy George pulls out of Jesus Christ Superstar at London Palladium

Jamie Bamber among stars joining EastEnders as Hawkins family introduced

Jamie Bamber among stars joining EastEnders as Hawkins family introduced

Holly Ramsay-Peaty: Adam and I will keep going through the good and bad

Holly Ramsay-Peaty: Adam and I will keep going through the good and bad

This Morning announces presenting shake-up as fan favourites return

This Morning announces presenting shake-up as fan favourites return

SNP demand details of MP probe to be released as she is readmitted to Labour

SNP demand details of MP probe to be released as she is readmitted to Labour

Wildfire on Suffolk coast near nuclear power station ‘stabilised’

Wildfire on Suffolk coast near nuclear power station ‘stabilised’

Solar eclipse weather forecast: Will there be clear skies in London?

Solar eclipse weather forecast: Will there be clear skies in London?

Tube chaos clears up after early-morning line suspensions

Tube chaos clears up after early-morning line suspensions

'Number 10 North is for North London too': How the South will benefit

'Number 10 North is for North London too': How the South will benefit

TfL worker attacked by woman asked to stop vaping on Elizabeth line

TfL worker attacked by woman asked to stop vaping on Elizabeth line

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

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

House prices edge higher in July amid ‘soft’ market, says Nationwide

House prices edge higher in July amid ‘soft’ market, says Nationwide

What happened to Flight BA919? London plane 'stall' drama explained

What happened to Flight BA919? London plane 'stall' drama explained

Kayden Moy killer appears to boast about murder in Polmont rap video

Kayden Moy killer appears to boast about murder in Polmont rap video

Green mayor gave Israeli city October 7 twinning move deadline

Green mayor gave Israeli city October 7 twinning move deadline

Firefighters in ‘better position’ as they tackle Suffolk wildfire for third day

Firefighters in ‘better position’ as they tackle Suffolk wildfire for third day

British man accused of spying for Iran at RAF base could be extradited to UK

British man accused of spying for Iran at RAF base could be extradited to UK

Sainsbury’s sells Argos to Swift Partners retail specialists

Sainsbury’s sells Argos to Swift Partners retail specialists

London YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman

London YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman

Police seize 13 supercars over ‘anti-social’ driving on motorway

Police seize 13 supercars over ‘anti-social’ driving on motorway

London leavers: How people are quitting boroughs as population shrinks

London leavers: How people are quitting boroughs as population shrinks

Disgraced funeral director Robert Bush to be sentenced in ‘unprecedented’ case

Disgraced funeral director Robert Bush to be sentenced in ‘unprecedented’ case

Berlin Pride attack ‘real focus’ for UK’s biggest Pride festival this weekend

Berlin Pride attack ‘real focus’ for UK’s biggest Pride festival this weekend

Vote counting to begin in Greater Manchester mayoral by-election

Vote counting to begin in Greater Manchester mayoral by-election

Woman becomes first to receive pioneering new cancer therapy

Woman becomes first to receive pioneering new cancer therapy

Over 100 arrested at Palestine Action demo as challenge to ban allowed

Over 100 arrested at Palestine Action demo as challenge to ban allowed

Fresh wildfires rage in London after firefighters' busiest day of year

Fresh wildfires rage in London after firefighters' busiest day of year

Diane Abbott readmitted to Labour Party after ‘formal warning’

Diane Abbott readmitted to Labour Party after ‘formal warning’

Whole of Wales in drought as UK battles heat, wildfires and extreme dry weather

Whole of Wales in drought as UK battles heat, wildfires and extreme dry weather

The questions continue as Reform blinks under an unwelcome spotlight

Politics The questions continue as Reform blinks under an unwelcome spotlight

Polls close in Greater Manchester mayoral by-election

Polls close in Greater Manchester mayoral by-election

Firefighters tackling Suffolk wildfire making ‘good progress’

Firefighters tackling Suffolk wildfire making ‘good progress’

Suffolk wildfire continues to grow as Burnham pledges support for firefighters

Suffolk wildfire continues to grow as Burnham pledges support for firefighters

Palestine Action terror ban challenge to go to Supreme Court as 117 arrested

Palestine Action terror ban challenge to go to Supreme Court as 117 arrested

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

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

How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

New wildfires rage in capital as worst drought in decades grips city

New wildfires rage in capital as worst drought in decades grips city

Jenrick ‘confident’ Reform followed electoral law after Cottrell donation claims

Jenrick ‘confident’ Reform followed electoral law after Cottrell donation claims

Burnham pledges support for crews tackling ‘very serious’ Suffolk wildfire

Burnham pledges support for crews tackling ‘very serious’ Suffolk wildfire

London borough asks what to scrap amid 200% council tax rise warning

London borough asks what to scrap amid 200% council tax rise warning

Harry faces wait over size of legal fees payment to Mail publisher

Harry faces wait over size of legal fees payment to Mail publisher

Four migrants dead after busiest day of the year for Channel crossings

Four migrants dead after busiest day of the year for Channel crossings

Princess of Wales named the best-dressed person in Britain for 2026

Princess of Wales named the best-dressed person in Britain for 2026

‘Perilous’ for political unionism to forget middle ground, unity event told

‘Perilous’ for political unionism to forget middle ground, unity event told

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

The ruin of China's London property boom

The ruin of China's London property boom

Tests to show if ‘foul play’ was involved in Scots woman’s death – Greek police

Tests to show if ‘foul play’ was involved in Scots woman’s death – Greek police

Tearful fans queue up in Dublin to express condolences over Glen Hansard’s death

Tearful fans queue up in Dublin to express condolences over Glen Hansard’s death

Growth needed in frontline healthcare staff instead of management – Chambers

Growth needed in frontline healthcare staff instead of management – Chambers

Terror attack on China mega-embassy in London 'could collapse flats'

Terror attack on China mega-embassy in London 'could collapse flats'

Borrowers not set for lower mortgage rates ‘any time soon’, warns expert

Borrowers not set for lower mortgage rates ‘any time soon’, warns expert

Union boss: Sarwar’s reputation ‘in bits’ after ‘cut and run to London’

Union boss: Sarwar’s reputation ‘in bits’ after ‘cut and run to London’

Silvertown and Blackwall tunnel charges rising - what you need to know

Silvertown and Blackwall tunnel charges rising - what you need to know

Beavers create wetland areas that stay green and boost resilience in drought

Beavers create wetland areas that stay green and boost resilience in drought

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Skincare: Why longevity science is coming for your bathroom shelf

Skincare: Why longevity science is coming for your bathroom shelf

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Overwhelmed by all the longevity chat? Here's what actually works

Overwhelmed by all the longevity chat? Here's what actually works

Escape to an unforgettable adults-only boutique hotel in Mykonos

Escape to an unforgettable adults-only boutique hotel in Mykonos

Why skincare’s new era is its most revolutionary yet

Why skincare’s new era is its most revolutionary yet

Fresh ways to explore London this summer

Fresh ways to explore London this summer

This new London school is shaking up children’s education

This new London school is shaking up children’s education