Politics
UK's £100bn China Trade vs Security Threat: New Embassy Sparks Alarm
As the UK considers a vast new Chinese embassy near sensitive cables, MPs warn of epic-scale espionage. Can we balance £100bn trade with national security?
Culture
Amol Rajan to Depart BBC Radio 4's Today Programme in 2026
BBC presenter Amol Rajan announces his departure from Radio 4's flagship Today programme after four years. Discover his future plans and the BBC's reaction.
Sports
Sir Jim Ratcliffe Slashes OGC Nice Asking Price Below €200m
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reduced his asking price for French club OGC Nice to under €200m as he streamlines his Ineos sports portfolio. Discover the reasons behind the sale.
Business
Sadiq Khan Warns AI Could Cause 'Colossal' Job Losses in London
Sadiq Khan urges ministers to act on AI's threat to London jobs, highlighting a 70% skills shift by 2030. A new taskforce will assess the impact and offer free training.
Environment
Transport
Police hunt man after upskirting on London Underground
British Transport Police release CCTV image after a woman was upskirted on a Victoria line train in December. Detectives urge the public to help identify the man.
London Underground Piccadilly Line closed this weekend
The entire Piccadilly Line will be closed on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th January 2026 for track work. Trams and Brighton Main Line services also face major disruptions. Plan your journey now.
A3 closed after lorry crash kills three horses
The A3 in Surrey is closed northbound after a serious collision involving a lorry and horses, causing major delays. Recovery work is ongoing. Get the latest traffic updates.
Heathrow third runway hinges on 2026 milestones
Heathrow Airport warns that ministers and the CAA must meet key 2026 deadlines for its third runway plan to secure permission by 2029. Read the latest expansion update.
New N118 Night Bus Route Launches This Weekend
A vital new night bus, the N118, launches this Saturday, linking Ruislip and West London to Trafalgar Square. Boosting the night-time economy with improved access to bars and clubs. Read the full details.