Thursday marks the second in a series of 24-hour strikes The second in a series of 24-hour strikes by London Underground drivers begins at midday on Thursday. The strike by members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT), which represents roughly ...

Everything you need to know about the 2026 London Marathon including the race schedule, route, famous landmarks, prize money, how to watch and more.

Running 26.2 miles might sound like punishment to most people, but for those taking on the TCS London Marathon this weekend, it comes with perks. From free pints to complimentary pizzas, marathon finishers who flash their medals can cash in on the dozens of freebies up for grabs across the capital.

Thousands of runners are gearing up to take on the London Marathon this weekend as the 26.2-mile race returns. The race is the world's biggest annual one-day fundraising event, and this year there will be plenty of celebrities,

Military planners ⁠from ⁠more than 30 countries ⁠will hold two-day talks in London from ​Wednesday to advance a mission to reopen the Strait ‌of Hormuz and draw ‌up detailed plans, the British government said.

The UK and France will hold a fresh summit of military planners to discuss how the Strait of Hormuz can be kept open, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Emmanuel Macron continue a diplomatic push to restore free transit through the vital shipping route.

The Wild Cities project in east London aims to reconnect isolated pockets of wildlife and pollinators so they can move through the city. It comes after research has shown that green infrastructure can help to cool city streets, support food systems and restore biodiversity to neighbourhoods.

Military planners from over 30 nations have gathered in London for a UK-France led conference. The goal is to create a coordinated military plan to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, following a proposed ceasefire agreement.