Politics
Labour Ministers Review Tax Cut Blueprint Amid Leadership Speculation
Cabinet ministers examine Labour Growth Group report proposing income tax cuts and NI abolition, with publication timed after May elections as Starmer faces potential challenge.
Culture
East London Bar Loses Licence After Failing to Call Police Following Stabbing
Scorpion Lounge in Chingford has had its licence revoked after failing to call 999 or preserve a crime scene following a stabbing that left two men hospitalized with multiple wounds.
Sports
Tyson Fury Defends Trainer SugarHill Steward After Father's 'Gym Sweeper' Jibe
Tyson Fury insists SugarHill Steward remains part of his team despite scathing comments from father John Fury, who called the trainer a 'gym sweeper' living off his family name.
Business
PS5 Outpaces Switch 2 in US Sales for Second Month, Resident Evil Tops Charts
Sony's PS5 outsells Nintendo Switch 2 in the US for February, marking a second consecutive month of dominance. Resident Evil Requiem emerges as the top-selling game of 2026, with hardware spending up 22% year-over-year.
Environment
Transport
Stansted Airport Raises Drop-Off Fees to Manage Congestion
Stansted Airport has significantly increased its drop-off charges, with fees now reaching £28 for longer stops. The move aims to reduce terminal congestion and promote public transport use.
Thames Water Roadworks Hit Lewisham Businesses Hard
Emergency Thames Water repairs in Grove Park cause severe traffic disruptions, forcing local businesses to report significant losses as customers cancel appointments.
Suffolk Lollipop People Use Body Cams to Combat Abuse
Suffolk lollipop people are now wearing body cameras due to increasing abuse, as part of a council campaign promoting driver respect and safety at school crossings.
Possum Naps in Airport Gift Shop Among Stuffed Toys
A Tasmanian possum was discovered sleeping peacefully among soft toys in an airport gift shop, creating an adorable wildlife moment that has captured attention online.
Oxford Street Pedestrianisation: Funding and Local Row
Sadiq Khan's Oxford Street pedestrianisation plan advances with a two-year trial, but faces scrutiny over missing commercial funding and local resident concerns about consultation transparency.
