Most economists think the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee will cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 4 on Thursday.

Labour MP Sir Chris Bryant says he was sexually abused as a teenager by the head of the National Youth Theatre, Michael Croft. Sir Chris said Mr Croft, who died in 1986, had invited him to dinner ...

A surfing competition with a difference drew thousands of spectators to a beach near San Francisco, as dogs of all sizes took to the waves. Labs, terriers and spaniels were among dozens of dogs riding ...

A man who has raised £100,000 for charity since his terminal cancer diagnosis is set to take on a 588-mile walking challenge. Paul Dennington’s “March Through Life” will see him stroll 588 miles over ...

Rescue teams are continuing efforts to reach a group of miners trapped inside a copper mine in Chile that collapsed during a moderate earthquake. The mine’s director confirmed on Saturday that the ...

The Lore of the Land pub in London was created by Hollywood director Guy Ritchie and is praised for offering 'exceptional' meals.

Havering Council has received a range of planning applications this week, including new homes, home extensions, garage conversions, signage ...

Lewisham Council has been forced to apologise after it "told Sydenham tenants to pay to replace” a missing communal bin despite their ...

Totally Thames 2025 will see month-long celebrations including concerts, historic exhibitions and boat races. But it also tells the story of London and the Thames through artefact ...

I grew up in Portsmouth - Pompey to those who know it - and while I’ve lived in London for years now, nothing quite compares to the charm of ...

A lodge in Richmond has been named among the UK’s top wedding venues – and it's in one of London’s largest parks.

A six-bedroom detached house on Buckingham Way, Wallington, is for sale at £1 million. The home includes a two-bed annexe, ideal for families ...