Masked suspects attempted to firebomb Finchley Reform Synagogue in North London overnight. The Metropolitan Police are treating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime and have launched an urgent investigation.
Essex Police address disinformation after a man attempted to force entry into a woman's vehicle on Epping New Road, providing suspect description and urging public assistance.
Sutton Council announces 228 candidates for the 2026 local elections, with Reform UK contesting all 20 wards for the first time. The Liberal Democrats aim to maintain control since 1986.
Hugh O'Leary, husband of former PM Liz Truss, and candidate Austin Powers are among notable figures vying for seats in Greenwich's local elections on May 7, 2026.
Sharon Osbourne confirms attendance at a Tommy Robinson rally opposing immigration, sparking controversy amid his inflammatory remarks and her recent political activism.
Donald Trump faces mounting pressure as over 50 Congress members push for his removal under the 25th Amendment, citing erratic social media behavior and declining public trust.
Oliver Steadman, a former Labour councillor, pleads not guilty to blackmailing ex-Tory MP William Wragg in an alleged Westminster honeytrap plot involving explicit messages to politicians.
All 54 seats on Richmond Council are up for election on May 7, 2026, with major parties fielding full slates. Here is the complete list of candidates across all 18 wards in the borough.
A married couple has been sentenced to prison for stealing personal data from over 100 TfL employees to submit fraudulent tax rebate claims totalling £650,000, in what a judge called TfL's 'worst ever' data breach.
Southwark Council has released the complete list of 292 candidates vying for 63 seats in the May 7 local elections, featuring Labour, Conservatives, Greens, Lib Dems, and others across 23 wards.
Sir Keir Starmer faces scrutiny at PMQs over cost of living and national security claims. Stay informed with Metro's politics quiz to challenge your understanding of UK political developments.
Alexis Bidace and Ernest Boateng face murder charges in connection with the fatal stabbing of filmmaking student Finbar Sullivan on Primrose Hill.
Police data reveals a significant increase in criminal activity during sunny weather in London, with experts analyzing the psychological and social factors behind this seasonal trend.
Lewisham Council has released the complete list of 265 candidates vying for 54 seats across 19 wards, with Labour and Conservatives contesting every seat. Eight candidates are also running for Mayor in the upcoming May 7 elections.
A couple traveled over 50 miles with two toddlers to confront and fatally stab a business associate over unpaid debts in South London, a court has been told. The victim owed money from a failed car rental scheme.
A digital marketer visiting London created the world's first interactive pickpocket map after discovering the city's theft problem online. The tool allows anonymous reporting to help tourists and locals avoid hotspots.
UK journalists face abusive SLAPP lawsuits from the wealthy, silencing critical reporting and harming democracy. A Day of Action calls for anti-SLAPP laws in the King's Speech to protect free speech.
Analysis suggests future historians will blame Keir Starmer's premiership collapse on domestic failures like cost of living and healthcare, not international diplomacy efforts, despite his recent focus on foreign policy.
Mark Wheatley argues that the UK's rigid adherence to international law, under Labour's leadership, is undermining national interests and strategic judgment, echoing historical mistakes.
New polling data reveals Reform UK's lead has narrowed as Labour gains four points following Keir Starmer's criticism of the Iran war, with local elections approaching.
Influencer Harry Marsh, known as Penofein, faces accusations of filming antisemitic content targeting Jewish communities in north London, including throwing money as 'Jew traps' and harassing individuals.
A 75-year-old woman faces charges of poisoning her neighbor with ant killer and harassment in a bitter parking dispute that escalated over shared driveway access.
Guy Venables' Metro daily cartoon published on April 14, 2026, has drawn attention amid controversies over political use of religious symbols, including Trump's 'Jesus' photo and Pope Leo's critiques.
A Croydon man who stabbed a woman to death then injured himself to claim self-defense has been sentenced to life with a minimum of 19 years after police uncovered his deception through CCTV evidence.
Reform UK faces calls to withdraw support for West London candidate Howard Raymond Dini after Islamophobic and ableist social media posts surfaced, including one advocating violence against Muslims.
Labour MP Samantha Niblett launches campaign for lifelong sexual education, proposing to bring sex toys into Parliament to promote healthy relationships and consent awareness.
Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule in Hungary has ended after the opposition Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, won a landslide victory in the election, with Orbán conceding the 'painful but unambiguous' result.
Peru's presidential election extended into Monday due to ballot shortages and technical issues, with Keiko Fujimori leading in early results amid fraud accusations.
Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule ends as Péter Magyar's Tisza party wins a landslide victory. The defeat impacts EU and NATO relations and deals a blow to Donald Trump, who endorsed Orbán.
Analysis of how JD Vance's support for Viktor Orbán failed to sway Hungarian voters, with parallels drawn to Obama's Brexit intervention and UK political dynamics.