Author: london
World’s longest direct flight that takes 22 hours is almost ready for launch
April 14, 2026The world’s longest direct flight is one step closer to taking off. Qantas, Australia’s flag carrier, has shared a first look at Project Sunrise, designed to take passengers from London to Sydney in just 22 hours. The route is expected to launch in 2027, complete with game-changing features that will revolutionise long-haul travel. And now, […]
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Londoners brace for Tube strikes next week on every Underground route
April 14, 2026London is set to grind to a halt next week during a Tube strike on the entire network, but rental e-bikes are on standby if it goes ahead. Time is running out for Transport for London and RMT union to find a solution to the Tube drivers’ dispute over hours. At the moment, the Tube […]
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7 underrated London areas you might actually be able to buy in
April 14, 2026With the state of current house prices, mortgage rates and the cost of living, enjoying the London dream as a homeowner can feel like just that, a dream. But all is not lost. Here is a list of the most affordable spots in and around London you may not have considered. From leafy suburbs to […]
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Police watchdog investigates handling of inquiry into Wimbledon crash that killed two schoolgirls
April 14, 2026The police watchdog is investigating complaints made against 11 officers over their handling of an inquiry into a car crash that killed two schoolgirls. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has confirmed that the officers, including a serving commander and a detective inspector, are being investigated over alleged gross misconduct. Nuria Sajjad and Selena […]
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Families bearing cost of instability, says Chancellor amid US Iran blockade
April 13, 2026Families and businesses across Britain are bearing the cost of instability “they did not cause”, the Chancellor has said amid UK-led moves to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Rachel Reeves made her comments as she heads to the International Monetary Fund’s spring meetings in Washington DC, where she is set to urge coordinated action […]
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Retail sales ‘tepid’ as Middle East conflict raises consumer caution
April 13, 2026Demand for clothing and footwear continued to struggle (Danny Lawson/PA) PA Wire Sales of consumer goods other than food were “tepid” in March amid heightened caution among shoppers due to the Middle East conflict, figures show. Non-food sales increased by 0.9% year on year last month, below the 12-month average of 1.1%, according to the […]
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Centenary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birth marked by 12 Royal Mail stamps
April 13, 2026The centenary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birth will be marked by 12 Royal Mail stamps celebrating her life and passions. The main set of eight stamps features photographs from milestone moments in the late Queen’s life, from her 1953 coronation balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace to delivering her first radio broadcast in 1940 aged 14. […]
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SNP promise ‘Welcome to School Bag’ to build on Baby Box
April 13, 2026The First Minister has promised to introduce a “Welcome to School Bag” if the SNP returns to power in May. John Swinney said the plans would build on the “fantastic success” of the Baby Box. The Welcome to School Bag would be provided to all Primary 1 pupils in Scotland. It would contain a school […]
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Mother reunited with lifeboat ‘heroes’ who rescued her after paddleboard ordeal
April 13, 2026A mother who was swept two miles out to sea while clinging to an upturned paddleboard has had an emotional reunion with some of the lifeboat “heroes” who saved her life. Mandy Galloway, 45, had been paddleboarding with her partner off Kingsbarns in Fife in July 2023 when the wind suddenly picked up and the […]
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The London suburb overlooked by first-time buyers that ‘ticks every box’
April 13, 2026Andrea Dean Published April 13, 2026 5:45pm Updated April 13, 2026 5:53pm A few minutes’ walk from the river, the Elizabeth line and the bars and restaurants of Woolwich, Plumstead, is diverse, friendly and changing fast. New homes are being built, improvements are being made to the high street and infrastructure and independent shops and […]
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