Westminster council is threatening the survival of a homeless soup kitchen in Charing Cross through enforcement visits and complaints, prompting accusations that it is making operations impossible.
Nigel Farage has ruled out political talks with rival Rupert Lowe unless Restore Britain expels co-founder Charlie Downes. Meanwhile, Farage proposed renting prison space in countries like El Salvador to deport foreign prisoners.
The Duke of Westminster's dairy farm at Lea Manor Farm in Cheshire faces profitability challenges, heatwaves, falling milk prices, and supply chain strains as part of the 349-year-old Grosvenor empire.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has used new powers to order Westminster council to scrap a draft policy that would ban new pubs and bars in Soho and the West End, restrict operating hours, and ban vertical drinking.
UK editorials criticize the government's early prison release scheme, praise Conservative social housing proposals for foreign nationals, and react to EasyJet's £5.7bn sale to a US firm, amid concerns over UK listings exodus.
England footballer Ivan Toney has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm following an incident at a Soho nightclub in December. He is due in court on 24 September.
Westminster council faces backlash over a draft licensing policy discouraging vertical drinking and bar service in Soho and the West End, drawing criticism from the London mayor and hospitality leaders.
Downing Street has pledged to stop local councils from restricting bar ordering and standing up while drinking in pubs, following Westminster council's draft licensing policy proposals for areas like Soho.
Westminster council's draft licensing policy recommends banning 'vertical drinking' and ordering at the bar in Soho and the West End, drawing criticism from London Mayor Sadiq Khan, hospitality figures, and licensing experts.
Andy Burnham's plan to devolve power by allowing England's regional mayors a share of income tax aims to address regional inequalities. While economists support the principle, challenges include avoiding weaker economies falling behind, repairing damage from austerity, and a lack of local government expertise and resources.
UK publishers advocate for greater local media support to ensure accountability under Andy Burnham's devolution plans, citing challenges from big tech, misinformation, and limited journalist access, despite a new £12m government fund to address "news deserts."
Chancellor John Healey and Prime Minister Andy Burnham have issued a joint letter to cabinet ministers, emphasizing adherence to existing spending limits while funding new policies. This comes as Burnham's government introduces cost-of-living measures and prepares for Healey's first budget on October 28, which will prioritize fiscal discipline.
Labour's Bev Craig secured a decisive victory in the Greater Manchester mayoral byelection, winning 66.3% of second-preference votes and reclaiming areas from Reform UK and the Greens. This outcome provides a significant boost for Labour and raises critical questions for Nigel Farage's party regarding its national standing and funding issues.
Bev Craig has won the Greater Manchester mayoral special election, succeeding Andy Burnham. She pledged to improve constituents' lives, facing lower turnout and a challenge from Reform UK, whose resources were diverted to a separate by-election.
Chancellor John Healey and PM Andy Burnham have jointly instructed cabinet ministers to fund new policy pledges within existing spending limits. This comes as Healey prepares his first budget on October 28, emphasizing fiscal discipline despite inflation and new cost-of-living policies.
Andy Burnham's government has scheduled an autumn budget for October 28, aiming to decentralize money and power from Westminster. Chancellor John Healey stated Labour would adhere to fiscal rules, but the government faces market unease over high national debt and rising borrowing costs, potentially leading to tax considerations.
Clacton prepares for a byelection after Nigel Farage's resignation, with 34 candidates, including satirist Count Binface, vying for the seat. Locals express frustration with political neglect, economic decline, and media portrayal, yet community spirit and resilience shine through in Jaywick, a deprived yet vibrant part of the constituency.
A surge in UK consumer confidence, dubbed the 'Burnham bounce', driven by optimism in economic prospects, coincides with England's strong World Cup run and policy interventions like VAT cuts. However, deep inequalities and gloomy outlooks among older Britons and the poorest households threaten sustainability.
Five Metropolitan Police officers were injured when a marine policing unit boat struck Westminster Bridge in central London. The incident, at around 3:40pm on Friday, saw officers enter the water before being rescued. Injuries are being treated, with no public casualties reported.
Five Metropolitan Police officers were injured when their Marine Policing Unit boat struck Westminster Bridge in central London. Several officers entered the River Thames but were recovered, with no members of the public involved in the incident.
A survey reveals 78% of UK MPs' staff receive threats and 30% fear for their safety, a significant increase from five years ago, prompting calls for urgent security enhancements following the murder of former minister Ann Widdecombe.
An opinion piece criticizes Andy Burnham's initial policies as Prime Minister, arguing they contradict his localist promises by centralizing control over homelessness, bus fares, social housing, and care services, drawing parallels with previous leaders who failed to decentralize power in the UK.
New UK Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh faces immediate pressure from climate activists to halt new North Sea oil and gas drilling, particularly at the Jackdaw and Rosebank fields. Her appointment, following Ed Miliband, signals a continuation of decarbonization efforts, despite internal party and trade union lobbying for new fossil fuel expansion.
New data from the Metropolitan Police shows a significant drop in neighbourhood crime and homicides in London, with the Mayor attributing success to record police funding and the Violence Reduction Unit. The report aims to counter online disinformation portraying London as a "lawless" city.
