Report: Business Rates Not Main Cause of High Street Decline
A new report challenges the narrative that business rates are killing UK high streets. Discover why local income and footfall are the real keys to revival. Read the full analysis.
A new report challenges the narrative that business rates are killing UK high streets. Discover why local income and footfall are the real keys to revival. Read the full analysis.
A man from a prominent Melbourne family has been found guilty of digitally raping his friend's girlfriend. The jury heard he pretended to be her boyfriend in a dark bedroom.
Direct high-speed rail services from London to Cologne and Frankfurt are being explored, cutting journey times. Plans for Berlin are on hold due to commercial viability. Read the latest.
Ramsay El-Nakla, brother-in-law of former First Minister Humza Yousaf, is on trial at the High Court in Edinburgh accused of dealing class A drugs and extortion, following a man's fatal fall in Dundee. Follow the latest court developments.
The High Court ruled D-Robe guilty of passing off its goods as Dryrobe products. The outdoor swimming favourite has defended its brand against copycats.
High Ground Capital, the hedge fund founded by former TCI partners, has surged 35% year-to-date. Discover the strategy behind this impressive performance and its market outlook.
A 22-year-old Brent man has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing on Wembley's High Road. The victim died in hospital. Full details on the court appearance and police investigation.
The High Court has unanimously ruled a Northern Territory housing policy that tripled rent for remote Indigenous communities was unlawful. Discover the full story and its implications.
A 22-year-old man has died after a stabbing on Wembley's High Road. Two suspects are in custody as police appeal for witnesses.
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces radical court reforms, moving thousands of cases to judge-only trials to tackle a record 80,000-case backlog. Discover the plans and the controversy.
A 22-year-old man was fatally stabbed in a Post Office on Wembley's High Road. Police are hunting the attacker after shoppers, including mothers with prams, fled in terror. Call 101 with information.
A 22-year-old man has died after a stabbing on High Road, Wembley. Police are investigating and have closed the road, diverting nine bus routes. Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
A mix of road closures and reopenings will affect Brent this December. See the full list of disruptions and key dates for Willesden, Dollis Hill, and Park Royal.
A North London councillor with a £4m+ house condemns the new High Value Council Tax Surcharge. Discover the impact on London homeowners and the political row it has sparked.
A man has been rushed to hospital after a stabbing on Wembley's High Road. The incident has caused significant travel disruption, with nine London bus routes diverted. Follow for live updates.
Discover the enchanting outdoor ice rink at Hampton Court Palace for 2025. Experience ice skating with a Tudor palace backdrop, new ice sculptures, DJ sets, and festive food. Book your tickets now!
Hong Kong's deadliest fire since 1948 claims 146 lives at Wang Fuk Court complex. Authorities launch nationwide safety inspections as community mourns tragedy.
Death toll in Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court high-rise fire rises to 146, with 100 people missing. The blaze, Hong Kong's deadliest in 75 years, sparks investigation and public anger.
An ocean conservation charity has lost its High Court bid against the Government over nearly 30 oil and gas exploration licences. Discover the legal ruling and its implications for UK climate policy.
New research reveals the UK's best high streets for indie shops, with three London locations making the top 10. Discover where to find unique boutiques and support small businesses.
Exclusive analysis reveals 26,500 properties sold for over £2m face new 'mansion tax' surcharge from 2028. Discover which London boroughs will be hardest hit.
Three burglars are behind bars after a high-speed police chase on the M25, reaching 85mph in a 30 zone, following a Kent home invasion. Discover how justice was served.
The Metropolitan Police has failed in its High Court challenge to dismiss a sergeant who made offensive comments to female colleagues. Read the full tribunal ruling details.
Author Sally Rooney tells court new books may not be published in UK due to Palestine Action ban, risking withdrawal of existing titles. Follow the High Court case.
Steven Mitchell, 41, has been sentenced to 10 years for rape and sexual assault. The High Court described him as a high-risk offender. Report crimes to police.
A major £10bn regeneration of Earl's Court gets planning permission, promising 4,000 homes, a cinema, and a live music venue for West London. Discover the details.
At least 65 people have died and nearly 300 are missing after a devastating fire swept through a Hong Kong residential complex. Police arrest three over suspected manslaughter.
Two 15-year-olds are seeking an urgent injunction against Australia's under-16s social media ban, arguing it violates constitutional rights to political communication.
At least 44 people killed in devastating Hong Kong high-rise fire with 279 still missing. Three arrested for manslaughter as unsafe scaffolding blamed for rapid spread.
Kevin Spacey will face High Court civil trials in October 2026 over sexual assault lawsuits from three men. The actor denies all allegations. Get the latest details.