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Has Eurostar 'fallen through the cracks' of the transport bailout?

The company that operates the Eurostar rail service between the UK and mainland Europe has called for a UK government bailout following a collapse in travel. The train operator runs daily services through the Channel Tunnel between London, Paris and Brussels.

United Kingdom

COVID-19: London mayor calls for face masks to be made compulsory

Khan has also called for places of worship to be immediately closed to stop the spread of the virus.

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Julian Assange denied bail due to concerns he could abscond

Julian Assange's lawyers had hoped an earlier decision to block an extradition request to the US would work in his favour for bail.

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London and Edinburgh quiet after new COVID lockdowns announced

The fresh lockdowns are aimed at stemming a steep rise in COVID-19 cases, driven by a new variant of the disease.

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Julian Assange's lawyers to ask for his release from prison

A British judge ruled on Monday that Julian Assange should not be extradited to the US due to concerns for his mental health - and now his lawyers are seeking for his release.

World

Staff shortage could make UK overflow hospitals 'redundant'

More ambulance workers than ever are treating COVID-19 patients in England as a new variant of the virus spreads rapidly

Moments

Get in the holiday spirit with these vintage photographs

Festive food and ‘window shopping’ in France, Christmas in Hollywood and a holiday spirit in the Soviet Union: here's a look at some vintage holiday photos.

Economy

UK & EU 'still far apart' in post-Brexit trade talks as deadline looms

Negotiators are meeting in Brussels this weekend ahead of a Sunday deadline called by the European Parliament.

United Kingdom

Coroner rules air pollution was cause of death of girl in UK first

In what is thought to be the first case of its kind, a coroner has ruled that air pollution contributed to the death of a nine-year-old girl in London.

Earth News

Toxic air levels in London drop by a ‘phenomenal’ 94%

The report also showed an increase in walking and cycling in the British capital.

United Kingdom

'New COVID variant' spreading rapidly in southeast England

Health Secretary Matt Hancock confirms over 1,000 cases of 'new mutation' has caused a faster spread of coronavirus in southeast England, as tighter restrictions are announced in London

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Visits to Father Christmas go virtual amid COVID-19 pandemic

Santa’s Grotto Live went live in November and has already received more than 500 bookings.

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How a London tailor uses a robot to measure customers remotely

A Saville Row tailor is using 21st-century technology at its 117-year-old business to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic and reach customers abroad

United Kingdom

Dozens arrested at anti-lockdown protests in London

Dozens of people were arrested on Saturday in London amid protests against lockdown measures intended to stem the spread of coronavirus.

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London black cabs lie in 'taxi graveyard' amid COVID-19 lockdown

Around 150 London black cabs are being stored in a field outside the UK capital because of a lack of demand for rides amid the latest lockdown.

Ecotech

This air purifier combats pollution by strapping onto your shoe

It was invented by a student after he was fed up of the air quality on the London Underground. But how does it work?

World

How will Brexit impact London as Europe’s leading financial hub?

Firms have transferred €1.3 trillion in assets and 7,500 jobs to the European Union since Brexit, according to Ernst & Young.

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Artist raises awareness of endangered species with colourful murals

There are currently 23,250 species listed as threatened, according to the International Union of Conservation of Nature.

Travel News

This exhibition is using robots to keep people in touch with art

Artist Philip Colbert, creator of the Lobsteropolis Exhibition, is inviting art fans to his new digital venture at the Saatchi Gallery.

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Police arrest protesters at London's Million Mask March

The march took place on the day national lockdown rules come into force.