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London Mayor sets tough emissions fines for large polluting vehicles

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has tightened the city-wide Low Emission Zone (LEZ) rules

World fashion capitals get a $600 million haircut thanks to Covid-19

Each year, world's top fashion executives, celebrities, influencers and models travel to world's style capitals to attend runway shows

Indian High Commission issues open letter to British MP on farmer protests

The Indian High Commission in London has issued an open letter to a British member of Parliament who has been vocal over the issue of farmer protests in India and related arrests of activists

'Brexit carnage': shellfish trucks protest in London over export delays

Under a deal reached last month, British trade with the EU remains free of tariffs and quotas

London resilient at top of European tech investment table despite Covid-19

LONDON (Reuters) - London retained its position as the top European destination for tech venture capital in 2020, with levels near the record amount of the year before despite the impact of COVID-19, according to research by Dealroom.co and London & Partners.

Fugitive jeweller Nirav Modi's remand in UK extended till January 7

Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi appeared via videolink for a routine 28-day remand hearing on Tuesday in London

Six passengers on London-Delhi flight test positive for Covid-19

The flight landed around 11.30 pm on Monday

Covid-19 mutation is out of control, says UK; London under lockdown

Belgium, Austria, Italy, Netherlands halt UK flights fearing new Covid variant

London to move into toughest tier of Covid-19 restrictions: Report

The Daily Mirror reported that Health Secretary Matt Hancock told lawmakers on a briefing call that London would be moving into the top tier, citing those on the call

Making a meal out of food and drink

Pubs and restaurants in Tier 3 - the highest level, including Manchester, Hull, Newcastle and Bristol - can now offer only takeaway meals. London pubs can serve drinks but only with "substantial meal"

Virgin Atlantic to start flight operations to Pak from Dec 13: Report

The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) granted approval to Virgin Atlantic to start its flight operation in response to its request made on December 2, the Dawn reported

Scotland Yard makes arrest from protest in London against India's farm laws

The Metropolitan Police had said a "robust" policing plan will be in place throughout Sunday and officers will take action if they witness breaches of the regulations

London's stylish hotel lounge, Connaught, named as world's best bar

The irony is that Connaught Bar cannot properly celebrate its victory until December 1, as a new four-week coronavirus lockdown takes effect in the UK

London's Heathrow Airport begins rapid Covid-19 tests for flyers out of UK

The private test costs 80 pounds and aims to provide departing passengers with their results in around 60 minutes

UK: Three-tier Covid lockdown faces backlash, London set for tougher rules

The UK government came under increasing pressure on Friday as its three-tier Covid-19 lockdown faced backlash from some regions, even as Londoners prepared to move into Tier 2 high-risk category

London to move into Tier 2 of 'high' Covid-19 alert level from Saturday

London, and its bordering county of Essex, currently in Tier 1 "medium" coronavirus risk level, will be moved to Tier 2 high risk level of restrictions from Saturday as infection rates surge

SpiceJet to start non-stop flights from India to London from Dec 4

SpiceJet on Monday said it will operate non-stop flights connecting Delhi and Mumbai with London from December 4

London transport regulator bans Ola over public safety failings: Report

TfL said it had discovered a number of failures in Ola's operations, including breaches of its regime

My lifestyle 'disciplined, not lavish': Anil Ambani tells London court

Three state-controlled Chinese banks have pursued Ambani for more than $700 million in a London court

London put on Covid-19 watchlist as infection rate rises across UK

London Councils, which represents the bulk of the boroughs in the UK capital, said that while no additional measures are being deployed for the UK capital yet, testing capacity is being boosted