Day: October 16, 2025
Man who used 3D printer to make machine gun found guilty of terrorism offences
October 16, 2025Sarah Hooper Published October 16, 2025 8:05pm Updated October 16, 2025 10:52pm A Polish man who held ‘hateful views towards ethnic minorities’ has been found guilty of 3D printing parts for semi-automatic firearms in his London flat. Robert Adamski, 29, of Lea Bridge Road, London, was arrested after counter-terrorism cops found the printer as it […]
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China ‘super embassy’ decision put back to December
October 16, 2025The decision on whether to approve China’s “super-embassy” in central London has been delayed for a second time. A ruling on the plans had been due by October 21, but this has now been pushed back to December 10, although this is “not legally binding”, Downing Street has said. It follows an earlier delay from […]
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Man who tried to make gun parts with a 3D printer is found guilty of terrorism offences
October 16, 2025A man has been found guilty of terrorism and firearm offences after he was caught attempting to use a 3D printer to make a sub-machine gun at his home in east London. Polish national Robert Adamski, 29, was arrested after counter terrorism officers entered his home on Lee Bridge Road and found the printer in […]
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Warning new tax plan will ‘devastate’ London’s live music venues resulting in ticket price hikes and closures
October 16, 2025New tax hikes are set to have a “devestating” impact on live music venues and will result in ticket price increases, fewer concerts and the closure of some venues, it has been warned. Labour’s plans are designed to target Amazon-style warehouses, with the cash raised going to lower the business rates for smaller high street […]
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10 unmissable Time Out London deals: three courses and prosecco at Bluebird Chelsea for £23
October 16, 2025Looking for 10 things to do in London? Luckily, there’s lots to do in this city for cheap in 2025! At least… there is now. Metro has teamed up with Time Out to bring you the best deals across the capital. Every Friday, 10 new deals will drop, available in the Metro newspaper, on Metro, and on our […]
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Early surge in flu cases prompts calls for vaccinations
October 16, 2025An early surge in flu cases has prompted health experts to call for vaccinations, with hospital admissions also beginning to rise. Although flu levels remain within the normal range and are comparable to those seen in 2022, following the COVID pandemic, data indicates the early surge is largely driven by younger adults and school-aged children. […]
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Mother left in constant pain by medical errors ‘wants to help others’
October 16, 2025A mother who lives with constant pain after medical malpractice left her with a spinal injury and bowel paralysis has said she wants to help others avoid her condition. Toni-Claire Miller, a single mother of two from Kent, was 32 years told when she was repeatedly “fobbed off” by GPs after complaining of numbness in […]
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Statue of Jane Austen unveiled to mark 250th anniversary of her birth
October 16, 2025The Jane Austen statue unveiled at Winchester Cathedral (Jo Low/Winchester Cathedral/PA) A celebratory service was held at the Hampshire cathedral prior to the unveiling by the Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel Atkinson. The artist, Martin Jennings, who has been appointed to create a sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II for the UK’s national memorial in St James’s […]
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Starmer orders mandatory antisemitism training for NHS staff
October 16, 2025The prime minister has ordered a review of antisemitism in the NHS, saying there are too many cases “simply not being dealt with”. The review is part of a wider crackdown on antisemitism in the UK, which will also see all 1.5m NHS staff undergo mandatory updated antisemitism and anti-racism training. Meanwhile, NHS England will […]
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FTSE 100 closes higher despite sluggish economic growth
October 16, 2025Blue chips in London nudged higher on Thursday despite sluggish economic growth in August and a 10% drop for Premier Inn owner Whitbread. The FTSE 100 index closed up 11.34 points, 0.1%, at 9,436.09. The FTSE 250 ended 29.60 points lower, 0.1%, at 21,991.36 while the AIM All-Share was up 2.47 points, 0.3%, to 789.89. […]
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