London — all stories
GENERAL
UK rents climb at fastest pace since December 2025
Average monthly rent reached £1,400 in the 12 months to August 2026, while UK house price growth slowed for a third consecutive month, according to the Office for Nationa
Whitehall Minute
POLITICS
UK and Maldives reaffirm commitment to Indian Ocean security
At their third Strategic Dialogue, held in London on 17 September 2026, senior officials discussed defence cooperation, maritime security, counterterrorism and protective
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HEALTH
Invasive mosquito species detected in east London
UKHSA finds invasive Aedes aegypti breeding in east London, prompting enhanced surveillance.
GOV.UK
HEALTH
Giardia cases in England reach highest level since 2016
Cases up 11.4% in 2025, with London recording the highest number of cases.
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