London could be hit by a “tornado”-style event, forecasters are warning, as Storm Eowyn is set to batter the UK on Friday bringing gusts up to 100mph.The capital is under a “yellow” wind warning issued by the Met Office between 5am and 3pm Friday,

London's social housing waiting lists are at a 10-year high, according to figures. Analysis of government data by London Councils found that there were 336,366 households on waiting lists for social housing in 2024 across the capital's 32 boroughs.

Prices across prime housing markets in England, Scotland and Wales, excluding the capital, fell by 0.2% in the fourth quarter, in line with the general quarterly slowdowns that have been logged since price appreciation at the top end of the market peaked in the middle of 2021, data from the London-based property firm shows.

A teen has pleaded guilty to murdering three girls and wounding 10 other people in a stabbing rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England last summer.

It comes as parents face higher fines this academic year if they take their children out of class without permission.

The latter is not only of interest for its collections, but also for its location. This is the Upminster Tithe Barn, a building that was already getting on a bit when Shakespeare was born.

The Church of England is considering revamping its safeguarding system to strengthen oversight by an independent organisation as it tries to rebuild trust following the resignation of its leader over an abuse cover-up scandal.

THE “reset” of safeguarding in the Church of England must have mandatory reporting at its heart, the Bishop of London told the House of Lords last Friday.

Lee Hudson, senior author of the study and clinical associate professor at UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, said acute medical wards were important places for caring for young people with mental health concerns, especially those who also had physical health problems such as starvation from an eating disorder.

England head coach Thomas Tuchel has begun contacting players ahead of naming his first squad since taking charge of the national team. The German was appointed to replace Gareth Southgate in October before officially starting his role at the beginning of this month.

A rising proportion of adults in England both smoke and vape, according to a new study. Researchers said that so-called “dual use” is often a “transitional state” when smokers are trying to quit smoking or cut down on their use.

Two MPs are urging the UK Government to overhaul the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) as a new campaign was launched to secure free bus passes for all individuals over 60. Liberal Democrat MP Will Forster has also put forward a request to the Department for Transport to expand the ENCTS to include peak travel times.