Bidding wars, cash up-front and ‘auditions’ – inside Britain’s broken renting market | Renting property

Bidding wars, cash up-front and ‘auditions’ – inside Britain’s broken renting market | Renting property

Beth Holloway seems like the ideal tenant. The civil servant, 23, has a stable job, good references and earns a decent salary. And she doesn’t smoke or have pets – factors that... Read more »
XR protesters smash windows of News UK over coverage of Britain’s heatwave | Climate crisis

XR protesters smash windows of News UK over coverage of Britain’s heatwave | Climate crisis

Extinction Rebellion protesters have smashed windows at the London headquarters of Rupert Murdoch’s media company, in protest at his outlets’ coverage of the climate crisis. Activists targeted the News UK building next... Read more »
London comic Axel Blake emotional as he’s crowned Britain’s Got Talent winner

London comic Axel Blake emotional as he’s crowned Britain’s Got Talent winner

C omedian Axel Blake said “words can’t even explain” his emotions after being crowned the winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2022 on Sunday night. The 33-year-old property maintenance manager from west London,... Read more »
London school run by ‘Britain’s strictest headteacher’ where kids are punished for forgetting to bring in enough pencils

London school run by ‘Britain’s strictest headteacher’ where kids are punished for forgetting to bring in enough pencils

Opposite Wembley Park Station, in the heart of North West London, stands an unremarkable looking school. Housed in a seven-storey office block, overshadowed by Wembley Stadium’s imposing arch, you’d hardly give Michaela... Read more »
‘I know they’re exciting – but calm down!’ Britain’s love-hate affair with the e-scooter | Transport

‘I know they’re exciting – but calm down!’ Britain’s love-hate affair with the e-scooter | Transport

There is a crime wave on our streets, being committed by insouciant teens, commuting executives and even pensioners. Gleefully they glide across our inner cities, scarcely breaking a sweat as they overtake... Read more »
‘Nasty immigration policy’ does not reflect Britain’s generosity to refugees

‘Nasty immigration policy’ does not reflect Britain’s generosity to refugees

The latest nasty immigration policy from this government sees it going to elaborate lengths to recreate transportation for the 21st century – only this time to Rwanda, instead of Australia, with the... Read more »
Face up to Britain’s colonial past, don’t wipe it from London’s A to Z

Face up to Britain’s colonial past, don’t wipe it from London’s A to Z

It isn’t just Sir Henry who is in danger of being erased, 45 streets and statues have been either renamed or removed over historic slavery links. And it isn’t only links to... Read more »
Mother-of-five became Britain’s youngest grandmother aged 30 when 14-year-old daughter gave birth 

Mother-of-five became Britain’s youngest grandmother aged 30 when 14-year-old daughter gave birth 

A mother-of-five who became Britain’s youngest grandmother after her 14-year-old daughter gave birth has revealed it ‘doesn’t feel right being a granny’. Kelly Healey was only 30 when her teenage daughter Skye... Read more »
Ukraine war: Spokeswoman says Russia ‘won’t forget’ Britain’s support for Ukraine

Ukraine war: Spokeswoman says Russia ‘won’t forget’ Britain’s support for Ukraine

The Kremlin today threatened Britain with ‘tough retaliatory measures’ as President Vladimir Putin said devastating Western sanctions against Russia are verging on a declaration of war, and warned that any country imposing... Read more »
Russia says it ‘will not forget’ Britain’s support for Ukraine in biggest threat yet

Russia says it ‘will not forget’ Britain’s support for Ukraine in biggest threat yet

The Russian foreign ministry promised that London faces ‘retaliatory measures’ after the government, with other countries in the West, levelled sanctions at the aggressor Video Loading Video Unavailable The video will auto-play... Read more »