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Eurostar resumes full service after Channel Tunnel power fault

Eurostar said all its cross-Channel train services have resumed on Wednesday after a power supply failure in the Channel Tunnel on Tuesday stopped trains between London and mainland Europe, though the operator warned passengers to expect delays and possible last-minute cancellations as schedules stabilise.

Radio France Internationale

UK’s FTSE 100 share index records best year since 2009 – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as London’s blue-chip share index rises by 21.5% for the year

The Guardian - UK

Bistro-Style Interiors Are the Design Trend That Makes Rooms Feel More Intimate — These Are the 3 Restaurants to Take Style Inspiration From

Move over, futuristic eateries: old-school charm is staging a comeback. Because sometimes, simply delicious food and a buzzy atmosphere are all you need to impress

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‘It’s cooler than saying I bought this on Asos’: the big car boot sale rebrand

Whether Vinted’s to blame or TikTok’s to thank, people are flocking back to car parks in search of secondhand bargains. How did the car boot get hip again?

The Guardian - UK

Hottest hotel openings for 2026

From a private island in the French Riviera to a wine tasting retreat in Guadalupe, Suzannah Ramsdale rounds up next year’s most intriguing new hotels

Evening Standard

Everything you need to know about the London property market for 2026

Homes & Property asks the experts what to expect for London’s buyers and sellers in the year ahead

Evening Standard

Lily Allen’s live return, Charli xcx’s Wuthering Heights and Simon Rattle’s Janáček: music to listen out for in 2026

Raye, Deftones and Yungblud do UK tours, Jill Scott returns for more neo-soul, and classical world gears up to celebrate György Kurtág at 100

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UK house prices: first-time buyers ‘will drive 2026 sales’ amid interest rate cuts

Rent rises likely to slow after rapid increases in recent years, lenders and estate agents forecast

The Guardian - UK

“He thought that the band should be a democracy, and it was more like a brutal dictatorship”: The tangled story of Dire Straits, the million-selling band who quit at the height of their fame

How Dire Straits went from the pubs of London to become one of the biggest bands of the 1980s

Louder

Eurostar tells passengers to expect delays as services resume

A problem with the overhead power supply and a failed train blocked all routes earlier on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

London Stock market bounces back after late flurry of IPO listings

Experts predict this positive global market momentum will persist through to 2026

The Independent UK

Late spurt of IPOs drives strongest year for London stock market since 2021

There were 11 new listings on the London Stock Exchange in 2025, analysis from PwC shows.

Evening Standard

Fire crew dealt with almost 27,000 wildfires this year amid summer heatwaves

Fire chiefs said that the escalating frequency and intensity of wildfires placed a significant strain on resources

The Independent UK

Fire crews faced nearly 27,000 wildfires during warmest spring and summer

Fire chiefs said staff showed ‘exceptional bravery and professionalism in challenging conditions’.

Evening Standard

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Eurostar tells passengers to stay away and expect delays as services resume

A problem with the overhead power supply and a failed train blocked all routes earlier on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Eurostar services partially resume after power failure but passengers say New Year's Eve plans ruined

Eurostar has warned that further significant delays are likely, advising passengers to postpone their journeys

Barchart

Cocoa Prices Retreat on Long Liquidation Pressures

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Tuesday closed down -179 (-2.87%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -126 (-2.80%). Cocoa prices retreated on Tuesday, giving back some of Monday's sharp gains. Tuesday's rally in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 1-week high spurred long liquidation...

The Independent UK

Thousands of Eurostar passengers face travel chaos as services cancelled close to new year

Cars left queueing for hours for LeShuttle at Folkestone and ferries fully booked, leaving holidaymakers stranded

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The Independent UK

Comedian’s bag stolen from under her seat by brazen thieves in London restaurant

A Live at the Apollo comedian has appealed on social media for help identifying thieves who stole her bag while she was dining at a London restaurant on Monday 29 December.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 buoyed by gains for mining stocks

The FTSE 100 Index closed up 74.18 points at 9,940.71

Barchart

Sugar Prices Tumble on Dollar Strength

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.37 (-2.42%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -7.90 (-1.82%). Sugar prices are sharply lower today and posted 1-week lows. Today's rally in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 1-week high is pressuring most commodity...

The Independent UK

Eurostar chaos: What are your rights if trains are cancelled or delayed?

Exclusive: Rail firm has offered £150 for a London hotel – but says contact centre will be pragmatic on claims

Evening Standard

New recycling bin rules for 2026 - what Londoners need to know

Homes across England will require separate collections for four different types of waste

International Business Times UK

Putin's 'Unstoppable' Nuke Missile Could Hit London in Minutes from Belarus

Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile, now deployed in Belarus, could reach London in minutes at hypersonic speeds, raising UK security fears amid the Ukraine conflict.

Evening Standard

London's shoplifting hotspots: Where does your borough rank?

Where are the shoplifting hotspots in London?

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