Month: October 2026

Following the inaugural Ben & Friends dinner with Pierre Koffmann, 74 Charlotte Street by Ben Murphy will welcome acclaimed chef Kirk Haworth to the kitchen on Tuesday 27th October for the next instalment of its chef collaboration series. Ben & Friends brings together chefs who

wagamama has announced a major change to its dining experience, opening same day restaurant bookings, any party size for the first time since the brand launched in 1992. For more than three decades, the much-loved pan-Asian restaurant has been famous for its walk-in-only approach, with

SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan said all major household bills have risen since Andy Burnham became Prime Minister.

Boroughs are calling for a Budget that will help tackle the homelessness emergency, secure new infrastructure, and generate good growth for communities, London parliamentarians have been told. Speaking on Monday 12 October at a meeting of the All-Party Parliament Group (APPG) for London, Cllr Anthony

A ban on ‘two-tier pricing’ for motor insurance would create a fairer, more competitive system, the consumer group said.

Some fish stocks have seen their ratings upgraded, including some North Sea herring and Atlantic bluefin tuna in UK waters.

The site at 34-35 Maiden Lane in Covent Garden, central London, has been home to Rules since 1798

A 4% hike to Ofgem’s energy price cap took effect from October 1 as forecasters warned household bills could soar by almost another £300 from January.

The Covent Garden restaurant’s landlord has donated its historic building to the National Trust, safeguarding the atmosphere Betjeman fought to preserve.

Landlords in London are beginning to return to the market as tenant demand has increased, according to new research.

Looking for a way to embrace Christmas magic this year? Winter Wildfire is bringing a whole day of festive activities, silliness and parties to central London for one weekend only, this December, with everything included in the ticket price. Taking place on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026, from 11am to 11pm each day, […]

Historic eatery in capital’s theatreland given to heritage charity after changing hands only three times in 228 years

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is preparing to visit London for talks with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, as Britain signals continued support for …

The fossil is a part of a skull which was acquired by the Natural History Museum in 1924

London’s Alexandra Palace Theatre will welcome the original, critically acclaimed production of Tristan & Yseult from 11-27 March 2027, marking its return to the capital for the first time in 10 years, following its last London run at Shakespeare’s Globe in 2017. Adapted and directed

Plus500 laid out plans for growth across the Atlantic, in this week’s column Samuel Norman looks at how it could frame their future.

Katie Amess, 41, said she continues to worry for the safety of politicians following the death of Ann Widdecombe.

Greater Manchester is making a bigger pitch to India, from trade and investment to tourism and culture.Mayor Bev Craig discusses how the UK-India trade agree…

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Three teens have been charged after a 15-year-old autistic boy was lured to a Stawell train station and violently assaulted in a fake meet-up.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that German Police had arrested two suspects on behalf of Polish services and called the attack “another act of hybrid warfare” in a post on X.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine received no early warning from its partners about five Russian ballistic missiles that hit civilian infrastructure in the capital of Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said

Cyberattacks have disrupted European supermarket chains, causing refrigeration systems to overheat at hundreds of stores in France. This forced a major grocer to shut down websites serving customers in Europe

Iran appears to be targeting vessels conducting ship-to-ship oil transfers around the Strait of Hormuz, according to a military institute. Meanwhile, the Saudi-led coalition launched new airstrikes on Tuesday on

Civilians warned to leave target area near Sana’a before attacks following deadly strike on Riyadh airport

President Donald Trump’s tariffs are turning factory workers against his Republican Party over fears the import taxes could lead to fewer jobs instead of the manufacturing renaissance he promised. Once

EU governments agreed to open two additional accession clusters with Ukraine after Hungary dropped its veto following an agreement on the rights of the ethnic Hungarian minority. Zelenskyy and Magyar may meet in Brussels later this week.

Ships around the Strait of Hormuz are suffering their worst attacks of the war so far, with 24 ships struck in the past two weeks — causing oil exports to plummet to less than half the pre-war flow.

(The Center Square) – Improper food subsidy payments may cost Illinois taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, but a risk solutions analyst says the state’s high Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

A girl swings along the shore as cargo ships and other commercial vessels appear anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. (Razieh Poudat/ISNA

Fewer people from West Africa are reaching Europe by sea, but the journey has not become safer, the UN migration agency (IOM) said on Tuesday.

Tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung cancer for Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican said in a medical update after he underwent surgery.

BANGKOK (AP) — The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slightly upgraded its outlook for the world economy for this year, while warning of growing risks

Researchers say ‘AI worms’ could soon infiltrate internet-connected devices amid calls for increased guardrails

Kashim Chowdhury is accused of lying about his employment status to get a string of overlapping full-time roles.

Raye said that the on-sale for her upcoming Royal Albert Hall show has been "overwhelmed" by scalpers using AI bots for registrations.

Chinese and Chinese American women are flocking to Silicon Valley from across the country and around the globe with the aim of landing a husband who works in AI at companies like Anthropic and OpenAI.

The Great British Bake Off has seen two contestants leave during bread week – Molly was eliminated after failing to impress the judges, while Nikki stepped away for personal reasons during the Channel 4 show’s fourth week.

Federal prosecutors say an employee from Saudi Arabia planted an audio recorder and left another unattended in his bag.

It passed 304 votes in favour to 179 against – majority 125.

A group of senators warned that lifting sanctions to let Moscow sell the fuel is ‘a gift to our adversary and a betrayal of our allies’.

After being left out of Tottenham’s Premier League squad last month, Richarlison has been left to feature for the under-21s side

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned of rogue agents operating at scale and said the bank is building defensive tools.

The first week of studying abroad in London with the Council on International Educational Exchange Internship and Study Abroad Program has been more fulfilling than I ever anticipated. London is drastically different from the U.S. in terms of transportation, social etiquette, architecture and so much more. The program allots students abundant free time to explore…

A dedicated private prostate cancer clinic in London argues that the concern keeping men from removal of their cancerous prostate can be answered with data

Dell CEO Michael Dell says AI models need safeguards and controls, with companies and government both playing a role in safety.

England captain Joe Root, ex-India cricket captains Ajinkya Rahane and Sourav Ganguly and ex-West Indies captain Brian Lara were among the attendees.

Deception and guile are emerging as primary tasks for uncrewed platforms in the Army’s new concept of operations.

This photo released by the Bulgarian Interior Ministry, shows Chelsea 3 ship during a rescue operation after it was hit by drones near Byala, Bulgaria, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. (Bulgarian