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London's Royal Exchange retail hub back on the market four years after £50m sale

Ardent bought the space for close to £50 million from Oxford Properties in 2022

Evening Standard

London Tube strike causes major travel disruption across city

London's transport system faced significant disruption Tuesday as Underground train drivers went on strike. The walkout by RMT union members over new working hour plans led to the closure of several Tube lines. Services on other lines experienced severe delays. Another full-day strike is scheduled for June 4. This action…

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Ministers urge City of London to act over swimmers in Hampstead Heath wildlife ponds

Exclusive: Local authority asked what steps it is taking after hordes of splashing revellers seen disturbing nesting birds

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Andrew slammed by officials after failing to surrender his Freedom of the City of London over Epstein ties

City of London Corporation said former prince’s association ‘unacceptable and inconsistent’ with the status and obligations of those given the title

Evening Standard

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor reprimanded after failing to surrender Freedom of the City of London honour

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has failed to give up the Freedom of the City of London, "despite being asked to do so", resulting in a formal censure from the City of London Corporation.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could have Freedom of City of London ‘lawfully removed’ – here’s why

Andrew has been criticised for failing to surrender the title “despite being asked to do so” by the City of London Corporation

The Independent UK

Andrew criticised for not surrendering his Freedom of the City of London

The City of London Corporation passed a motion of censure against Andrew on Thursday.

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Moment prolific shoplifter casually stuffs bottles of perfume into his pockets in central London

Paul Michael Whitehead was swiftly apprehended by police moments after stealing several bottles of perfume from a shop in the City of London

Evening Standard

Gloria Hunniford ‘delighted’ to receive Freedom of the City of London

As well as her TV work, she is known for setting up the Caron Keating Foundation in memory of her daughter, who died from breast cancer in 2004.

Evening Standard

‘The Nocturne is a great way to merge elite-level racing with inclusive activities and entertainment’ - pro-level crit racing returns to central London this summer

The new Nocturne will see elite riders racing on closed-road circuits in The City this June, and the event's architect has ambitions to take the format to other urban centres too

Cycling Weekly

Minister plays down job losses as Chancellor prepares to commit to AI drive

Rachel Reeves is expected to pledge the UK to ‘the fastest AI adoption in the G7’ in an annual lecture in the City of London on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Reeves to pledge ‘fastest AI adoption in G7’ and deeper ties with EU

The Chancellor will set out her ‘three big choices’ for growth as she delivers the annual Mais lecture in the City of London.

Evening Standard

Square Mile strikes back: how the City of London is fighting disinformation about crime

Panic about antisocial behaviour and theft has broken through from social media to boardrooms and diplomatic circles

The Guardian - UK

Royal Academy’s first female president given Freedom of the City of London

British abstract artist Rebecca Salter has exhibited all over the world including at the Tate, British Museum and Victoria & Albert Museum.

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Boxer Frank Bruno says City of London award ‘means more to me than my MBE’

He received the Freedom of the City of London at the Guildhall in London on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Londoners face eye-watering 75% council tax hikes in Government funding shake up

The IFS said eye-watering 75% increases in council tax could be seen in some London boroughs with historically lower bills

The Independent UK

Legendary actor hails ‘special day’ after receiving Freedom of the City of London

Ray Winstone was recognised for his extensive fundraising and charitable contributions

Evening Standard

Ray Winstone is awarded Freedom of the City of London

The 68-year-old was honoured at a ceremony in central London in recognition of his fundraising and charitable work

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Designs for a stunning new public square next to St Paul's Cathedral get green light

The new Greyfriars Square in the City of London is planned to be 3,500 sq metres in size

The Independent UK

Cate Blanchett dedicates Freedom of the City of London to ‘those fleeing persecution’

Australian actor said she ‘treasures’ the ‘gift’ after attending a ceremony at Guildhall

Evening Standard

Cate Blanchett receives Freedom of the City of London

The actress said she ‘treasures’ the ‘gift’ after attending a ceremony at Guildhall

Evening Standard

Kate says profitability and positive impact possible in first speech since 2023

The Princess of Wales was speaking at a gathering of senior executives in the City of London.

The Independent UK

Kate issues rallying call to business leaders in first major speech for two years

The Princess of Wales addressed a gathering of senior executives in her first speech since 2023

Evening Standard

Kate joins business leaders for summit on early years development of children

Former England football manager Sir Gareth Southgate is due to take to the stage at the event in the City of London.

Evening Standard

Poolhouse: Enormous new 'AI-powered' pool hall to open in the City of London

Tables will be fitted with technology that allows players to adjust their gameplay according to skill level

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