Major schemes including Liverpool Street Station, One Silk Street, and the Barbican Centre renewal are set for crucial decisions in 2026, shaping the future of the City of London. Discover the details.
Olympic champions and governing bodies warn planning reforms could scrap vital protections for England's playing fields, hitting the poorest communities hardest. Act now to save our green spaces.
Criterion Capital faces fierce local opposition to three new tower blocks near Colliers Wood Tube after a falling window pane from its existing building left Merton Council with a £3 million safety bill. Councillors say trust is broken.
Plans for the UK's biggest data centre in Northumberland face scrutiny over its colossal water needs, equivalent to a town of 50,000 people. Local campaigners warn of environmental strain.
A UK lottery winner's £1.2m jackpot turned into a financial nightmare after a simple mistake. Discover the costly tax bill that followed and the crucial lessons for all winners.
Hackney Council tries to calm fears for iconic MOTH Club as 30,000 oppose flats plan. Mayor gives assurances, but Music Venue Trust warns safeguards are not guaranteed. Read the latest.
A major 4,000-home West London development gets green light from Kensington and Chelsea Council. The £10bn scheme now heads to the Mayor for final approval. Read the latest.
FIFA has announced new £45 tickets for every 2026 World Cup match after a global backlash over 'extortionate' prices. Discover the details and fan reaction here.
The UK government has exempted small housing developments from biodiversity rules, breaking a nature pledge. Critics warn it risks habitat restoration and investor confidence. Read the full story.
The UK's first Universal Studios theme park has been granted planning permission near Bedford. The £500m part-publicly funded project promises 8,000 jobs and a £50bn economic boost. Read the full details.
Plans for 288 new flats in Brixton, including 98 social rent homes, have been submitted to Lambeth Council. The scheme features three new blocks up to 20 storeys tall.
Bromley Council's £3.9m plan for a new archive in Priory Gardens is labelled 'disgusting cultural vandalism' by objectors. The council insists it's vital for heritage. Have your say before Dec 19.
The UK's first Universal Studios theme park has received planning permission near Cambridgeshire, promising 8,000 jobs and a massive £50 billion economic boost. Discover the details.
South London residents can now comment on Brockwell Park festival plans after a legal ruling. The 2026 programme seeks permission for 32 event days, but the Lambeth Country Show is cancelled.
Exclusive figures reveal over 1,000 clinics closed due to US aid cuts, leaving millions without vital reproductive healthcare. The crisis is most acute in Africa and the Middle East.
Plans for a 15-storey student tower above Southwark Tube station have been re-approved after the station gained Grade II-listed status. The scheme includes 429 student rooms and 44 new council homes.
Amro Partners submits plans to redevelop Lewisham Retail Park into a major new neighbourhood with 1,452 homes, student accommodation, and a food hall. Read the full details.
Everything you need to know about the 2026 F1 season: full race calendar, new Cadillac team, driver line-ups, and major technical regulation changes. Get ready for March.
With a $17bn economic impact, the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the US, Canada and Mexico offers a huge marketing opportunity. Discover how brands can connect authentically through purpose, experience and local culture.
The US Men's National Team learned their 2026 World Cup group stage opponents in a tense draw, setting a challenging but navigable path for the tournament hosts. Discover the key fixtures and analysis.
The future of The Old Spotted Dog Inn, a Grade II-listed pub vacant since 2004, will be decided by Newham councillors. Plans include restoration and new flats.
Reaction pours in after the 2026 World Cup draw. Get the full fixture schedule, key group stage clashes, and analysis for England and the home nations.
Lidl submits fresh plans for a mixed-use development in Croydon, featuring a supermarket, 13 new homes, and creating up to 40 jobs. Residents can view the proposals now.
England will face Croatia in a 2018 semi-final rematch, while Scotland meet Brazil. Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland must navigate March play-offs to qualify. Full draw details revealed.
England will meet Croatia again in a 2026 World Cup group stage rematch, while Scotland face Brazil. Get all the draw details and reaction from Washington DC.
Developer Welput withdraws appeal to build a 43-storey office block near the UK's oldest synagogue, Bevis Marks, after planning refusal over heritage and worship concerns. Read the full story.
Follow our live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals draw in Washington DC. Discover which groups the 48 qualifying teams will face in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget introduces a £2,000 cap on salary sacrifice pension tax relief from 2029. Experts explain who is affected and the steps you should take now to protect your retirement savings.
Merton Council approves final plans for 626 homes at Mitcham Gasworks, but the 'largest development for a generation' will have no affordable units. Developers cite viability issues.
A former college campus near Oxford Street is set for a 'deep retrofit' into offices, a food hall and retail. Westminster Council calls it a 'highly commendable scheme' set to create hundreds of jobs.