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Five London boroughs face larger council tax hikes than rest of country in funding shake-up

Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, Wandsworth, Westminster, and the City of London will face cuts

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

Ray Winstone was recognised for his extensive fundraising and charitable contributions

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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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

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

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

Moment burglar steals £24,000 from London celebrity restaurant as he avoids jail

Iuliu Kubola, 61, stole tens of thousands of pounds worth of fine wine and champagne from high-end London restaurants

Evening Standard

Record 9.4 million fines slapped on London motorists as councils and TfL accused of 'money-making exercise'

The total number of penalties handed out by the capital's 32 boroughs, the City of London and TfL has increased by about 13.5 per cent since last year and 70 per cent since 2010

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Tuk-tuk driver who stole £31,000 of fine wine from high-end London restaurants given two weeks to return stash

Iuliu Kubola, 61, is facing a possible jail term after he admitted six burglaries at eateries in Mayfair, Belgravia and the City of London

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Lord Mayor’s Show renamed for first time to recognise Lady Mayor

The show, which dates back to the 13th century, will be renamed to the Lady Mayor’s Show following Dame Susan Langley’s election last month.

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Could this trailblazing Texan tycoon save the City of London?

The arrival of Toby Neugebauer’s AI giant Fermi has sent a jolt of energy into a listless Stock Exchange, writes Jonathan Prynn

The Independent UK

Barry Hearn: Life after career in the spotlight should be tackled by all sports

Barry Hearn received the freedom of the City of London on Monday – an honour Ricky Hatton was set to receive before his death.

Evening Standard

Cyclists who jump red lights in City of London could face higher fines

The City of London Police is exploring whether it can go beyond the £50 Fixed Penalty Notices currently issued for traffic offences

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What it was like to dine at the state banquet for Donald Trump

The Lady Mayoress of the City of London gives her first-hand account of a night celebrating UK-US relations

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Barking lives up to its name with most noisy dog complaints in London

Southwark was the second-worst borough for noisy dogs with 2,144 complaints, while the City of London recorded just six

The Independent UK

101-year-old veteran receives Freedom of the City of London

Sidney Machin, from Dorset, was made a freeman as a tribute to his service in the Second World War

Evening Standard

Gang jailed for dealing cocaine to thousands of users in the City of London

The gang behind a drugs line called Top Gear or City Gear had around 10,000 customers.

Evening Standard

Street versus sky: Why Londoners need to look down as well as up

The City of London’s biggest transformation is happening at street level and many of us barely notice

Evening Standard

Oti Mabuse ‘delighted’ as she receives Freedom of the City of London

She is recognised for achievements in contemporary dance and charitable work.

Evening Standard

Council tax bombshell: Eight London boroughs face big bill rises or major cuts to services

EXCLUSIVE: London boroughs facing being hard hit by the controversial shake-up include Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, Wandsworth, Richmond, Hammersmith and Fulham, Islington, Camden and the City of London

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Sir Chris Hoy and wife Lady Sarra receive Freedom of the City of London

The couple have been married since 2010.

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