Daily news bulletins of the top stories for London.
The Met Police have announced that the death toll in the Grenfell Tower fire disaster has now reached 79. That’s the number of people identified, confirmed dead, or missing presumed dead. Five […]
Police, fire and ambulance crews have been called to Seven Sisters Road in Finsbury Park after a van ploughed into worshippers leaving a mosque after midnight. The person who died was receiving […]
The Met Police have released images and video of the fire destruction inside Grenfell Tower disaster. The Met’s specialist recovery team has been working with colleagues from the London Fire Brigade and […]
The community in West London has come together to support the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire. Two ladies who brought toiletries and other goods in lovely gift bags so it […]
Prime Minister, Theresa May, spoke to Grenfell Tower residents, and local community leaders for two and a half hours today at Downing Street, and then issued a statement saying support for people […]
The Met Police say that the death toll in the Grenfell Tower block fire disaster is likely to be at least 58 when taking into account those identified and confirmed missing. Media […]
The Met Police say at least 17 people have died in the West London tower block fire disaster. But the figure is expected to rise significantly. #GrenfellFire tower now a darkened […]
Londoners awoke to news of a fire in a North Kensington tower block early this morning – another fatal tragedy to hit the capital in recent months. At time of writing, LMMN […]
At least twelve people have been killed in the Grenfell Tower block fire disaster in West London. The Mayor for London, Sadiq Khan, says the number of fatalities is likely to rise. […]
A student from Stratford, East London has launched a campaign to raise £64,000 after being accepted to study at one of the world’s most prestigious universities. Isaiah Wellington-Lynn, who is currently studying […]
Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn has defied expectations in the 2017 General Election campaign and secured 40 per cent of the popular vote. But the Labour gains are not enough to make […]
The Conservative party has failed to gain a majority in the UK general election, resulting in a hung Parliament. To gain a majority 326 out of 650 seats in the House of […]
The family of Guys Hospital nurse Kirsty Boden say ‘As she ran towards danger in an effort to help people on the bridge Kirsty sadly lost her life. We are so proud […]
The Met Police has named two of the London Bridge terrorists as Khuram Shazad Butt and Rachid Redouane. Butt was a 27-year-old British citizen born in Pakistan. Redouane, who was thirty years […]
Prime Minister Theresa May has said that ‘Enough is enough’ when praising the bravery of the victims and responders to last night’s terrorist attack on London Bridge and Borough Market. Seven people […]
A terrorist attack on London Bridge and in Borough Market on Saturday night has left seven people killed with at least forty eight people being treated for serious injuries in hospital. Armed […]
Over a dozen police vehicles have been deployed to London Bridge on Saturday night following reports of a van veering of the road, and hitting between five and six people. Witnesses describe […]
This weekend saw the return of MCM Comic Con events around the globe. The younger sibling of the behemoth that is San Diego Comic Con saw thousands of attendees over the course […]
The French Tennis Federation (FFT) has decided to not hand Russian professional tennis player, Maria Sharapova, a wildcard entry to the French Open to ‘protect’ the sport’s standards. Sharapova, who’s 30, was ranked too […]
35-year-old US soldier, Chelsea Manning, who is responsible for leaking classified government materials to WikiLeaks, has been released from a Kansas Military prison today. Manning was convicted of espionage and 20 charges in […]
The Office for National Statistics (ONS), has announced that the unemployment rate in the UK has fallen to 4.6%, its lowest in 42 years. The number of jobless people fell by 53,000 […]
New research by MoneySupermarket.com has revealed that London is the worst UK city in which to raise children. High house prices, intense competition for school places, and a high number of burglaries are […]
The Labour Party says its general election manifesto plans would raise an extra £6.5 billion from income tax. Income tax for people earning over £80,000 will be raised to 45 percent while […]
Labour officially launch manifesto Labour have launched their manifesto, becoming the first major political party to do so before the general election. The party describe it as a ‘radical and responsible’ plan […]
The NHS has today urged patients to use hospitals wisely in the wake of the cyber attacks which happened at the end of last week. Disruption is expected to carry on this […]
Main parties react to CPS findings The Conservatives’ election rivals have responded to the news that the Crown Prosecution Service has not found any reason to bring criminal charges over alleged misuse […]
FBI Director James Comey terminated by Trump administration Director of the FBI James Comey has been fired by president Donald Trump. Comey had served as the FBI’s director for three and a […]
The Conservative Party has pledged to cap energy bills, as Prime Minister Theresa May takes her party’s campaign to York. Mrs May has said that even though most energy companies have seen their […]
Former leadership rival Andy Burnham joins Jeremy Corbyn in Manchester During the official launch of the Labour Party’s general election campaign, leader Jeremy Corbyn said: ‘When Labour wins, the British people win’. […]
Tories pledge to cap prices The Conservative Party has pledged to cap energy prices should they win the General Election. Prime Minister Theresa May hopes the move could save approximately 17 million […]
A Look back at Prince Philip’s career The Duke of Edinburgh, who has been the Queen’s companion for nearly 70 years, announced his retirement today from royal duties. We take a look […]
Reactions to the Duke of Edinburgh retiring Prime minister Theresa May has said she offers the country’s ‘deepest gratitude and good wishes’ to the Duke of Edinburgh following his announcement that he […]
The Duke of Edinburgh is retiring Buckingham Palace has announced that Prince Philip will be retiring from his official engagements. The retirement will begin in the autumn of this year when he […]
The Metropolitan Police Service’s latest effort to combat knife crime is focusing on young people. Phase eight of the Operation Spectre will work with schools against habitual knife carriers. This week […]
Brexit Secretary David Davis says that the UK will not pay the claimed €100 billion bill that the Financial Times has reported the EU will be demanding. While no figure has been […]
The Brexit Secretary says the United Kingdom will only pay what is legally due to the European Union, and ‘not just what the EU wants’. In an interview on Good Morning Britain […]
In the final session of Prime Minister’s Questions, Prime Minister, Theresa May, has faced criticism for failing to show commitment for the state pension ‘triple lock.’ Opposition Leader, Jeremy Corbyn, said a […]
The last Prime Minister’s Questions session before the upcoming General Election has been full of heated exchanges. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn started by paying tribute to MPs who are stepping down at […]
NHS Staff are being promised higher pay from the Labour Party, with the 1% pay cap to be lifted should Labour takes the reins of government after the General Election. Labour also […]
Three Remain-supporting Conservative MPs have quit the Open Britain campaign group after it launched a bid to unseat Eurosceptic Tory MPs. Open Britain had released a list of targeted seats that included […]
Sir Keir Starmer, Labour’s Shadow Brexit Secretary, has announced his party’s plan for exiting the EU. Sir Keir guaranteed the rights of 3 million EU citizens currently living in the UK should […]
The Labour party has announced it would scrap proposed Theresa May’s Brexit plans for leaving the EU. Labour says their ‘Day One’ pledge ensures the rights of the three million EU residents […]
This week the GMB announce a new fair tips and pay charter for the restaurant, bar and leisure industry. The charter developed by GMB Soho project worker Sarah Hurley asks employers to comply […]
Friday 31st March marked the 8th International Trans Day of Visibility celebrating the trans community and raising awareness of issues faced by trans people. The GMB union responded to this call by holding their first Trans […]
‘Say it loud, say it clear! Refugees are welcome here!’ This chant rang out in the streets of Croydon as over a hundred protesters joined forces for the Unity Protest March. The […]
London firefighters rescued five people from blazes in Croydon, Forest Hill and Ilford this week. They also attended incidents that caused delay to tram services, an out of control bonfire that damaged […]
Defence Secretary, Sir Michael Fallon, has told the BBC the Brexit agreement will fully respect the position of Gibraltar. Sir Michael was appearing on the Andrew Marr show as part of a […]
SATs, the tests taken by six and seven-year-olds in England, may be scrapped under new government plans. The tests, which measure children’s capabilities in English and maths, would no longer be statutory. The […]
Prime Minister Theresa May has told the House of Commons that the man responsible for Britain’s worst terrorist attack since 7/7 in 2005 was British born and known to the Security Service, […]
London hosted its first ever London Modest Fashion Week in February this year. The event showcased a variety of new Muslim fashion designers and their collections on the catwalk. The shows which […]
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