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London tourist tax could raise £352m every year
Inner London boroughs will generate the bulk of the revenue under a 3% levy on nightly room charges and are keen to keep the cash raised in their areas
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Man 'sexually assaults member of staff' in Liverpool Street station
A man reportedly sexually assaulted a member of staff in Liverpool Street station near the ticket barrier.
Sky issues new 'dodgy' Fire Stick warning as it works on 'significant' crackdown
But Sky has warned Illegal TV Fire Sticks and/or ‘dodgy boxes’ users that it is taking "significant" action to ensure its content remains protected.
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Royal Mint shares new 50p coin in ‘fitting tribute’ to mark significant anniversary
The Royal Mint has announced a new 50p coin celebrating Concorde to mark 50 years since the aircraft’s first commercial flight
Woman 'sexually assaulted' while walking up stairs in Euston station
A woman has reportedly been sexually assaulted in Euston as she was walking up stairs in the station.
LIVE updates as 'all lanes STOPPED' in crash on M25
A crash has brought all lanes to a stop on the M25 this morning.
Making AI-generated sexual images without consent now illegal in UK amid Grok AI row
The Government will make the making of AI-generated sexual images without consent a criminal offence. Ofcom is probing X and Grok AI amid new abuse laws.
The 'model' station upgrade showing the way for future rail improvements
The first example of Govia Thameslink Railway’s (GTR’s) new Model Stations concept has seen customer satisfaction surge to 93 per cent at Enfield Chase station.
'Creative' and 'pedigree' spot named the coolest postcode in London for 2026
The coolest postcodes to live in for 2026 have been named, with London's Poplar among the UK's top picks.
Royal Mail announces major change across UK to 'make life easier' for customers
Royal Mail and Post Office have joined forces to introduce 24/7 parcel lockers across the UK.
'I interviewed the Prime Minister in IKEA about parental leave and town centres'
It’s not every day you’re interviewing the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom about Swedish meatballs, parental leave and the future of Croydon.
Incinerator to be used ‘past design life’ thanks to slow progress on new facility
A replacement incinerator was originally due to open in 2027 but North London Waste Authority says it is now preparing to continue using the old one "up to and beyond" 2030
Person in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by train on London line
A person is in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a train on a line to London.
Trains cancelled on major London line after person hit by train
A person has been hit by a train with services to London facing major delays or cancellations. Live updates here.
Khan vows to ‘turn the tide’ on rough sleeping
The number of people forced to sleep on the streets in London has risen to 13,231, a 63% increase from when the mayor took office in 2016
ITV forced to postpone new series of Love Island: All Stars as villa evacuated
ITV has been forced to postpone the start of Love Island: All Stars series 3 after the villa was evacuated due to “ongoing wildfires”.
Virgin Media O2 offering £100s for old gaming consoles like PlayStation and Xbox
Virgin Media O2 is offering up to £160 for old gaming consoles, including PlayStation and Xbox, through its O2 Recycle scheme - here's how to claim.
Rare Nestle chocolate like discontinued favourite back at Home Bargains for £1.49
Nestle Jungly chocolate bars, which have been likened to discontinued Animal Bars, are back at Home Bargains for £1.49.
BBC star opens up on secret health battle and surgery after tumour diagnosis
BBC presenter Reggie Yates has revealed he underwent surgery after being diagnosed with a tumour.
London can’t hit housing target without Bakerloo Line extension and new West London train line
Deputy mayor says the capital needs new infrastructure in order to hit housing targets report Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter