The UK government has exempted small housing developments from biodiversity rules, breaking a nature pledge. Critics warn it risks habitat restoration and investor confidence. Read the full story.
The UK's first Universal Studios theme park has been granted planning permission near Bedford. The £500m part-publicly funded project promises 8,000 jobs and a £50bn economic boost. Read the full details.
Plans for 288 new flats in Brixton, including 98 social rent homes, have been submitted to Lambeth Council. The scheme features three new blocks up to 20 storeys tall.
Bromley Council's £3.9m plan for a new archive in Priory Gardens is labelled 'disgusting cultural vandalism' by objectors. The council insists it's vital for heritage. Have your say before Dec 19.
The UK's first Universal Studios theme park has received planning permission near Cambridgeshire, promising 8,000 jobs and a massive £50 billion economic boost. Discover the details.
South London residents can now comment on Brockwell Park festival plans after a legal ruling. The 2026 programme seeks permission for 32 event days, but the Lambeth Country Show is cancelled.
Exclusive figures reveal over 1,000 clinics closed due to US aid cuts, leaving millions without vital reproductive healthcare. The crisis is most acute in Africa and the Middle East.
Plans for a 15-storey student tower above Southwark Tube station have been re-approved after the station gained Grade II-listed status. The scheme includes 429 student rooms and 44 new council homes.
Amro Partners submits plans to redevelop Lewisham Retail Park into a major new neighbourhood with 1,452 homes, student accommodation, and a food hall. Read the full details.
The future of The Old Spotted Dog Inn, a Grade II-listed pub vacant since 2004, will be decided by Newham councillors. Plans include restoration and new flats.
Lidl submits fresh plans for a mixed-use development in Croydon, featuring a supermarket, 13 new homes, and creating up to 40 jobs. Residents can view the proposals now.
Developer Welput withdraws appeal to build a 43-storey office block near the UK's oldest synagogue, Bevis Marks, after planning refusal over heritage and worship concerns. Read the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget introduces a £2,000 cap on salary sacrifice pension tax relief from 2029. Experts explain who is affected and the steps you should take now to protect your retirement savings.
Merton Council approves final plans for 626 homes at Mitcham Gasworks, but the 'largest development for a generation' will have no affordable units. Developers cite viability issues.
A former college campus near Oxford Street is set for a 'deep retrofit' into offices, a food hall and retail. Westminster Council calls it a 'highly commendable scheme' set to create hundreds of jobs.
The gender pension gap has widened to 32%. Scottish Widows expert Jill Henderson asks if a new, digitally-native generation of women can close it through better tools and support. Discover the data.
JD Wetherspoon has appealed to open a new 320-capacity pub at 11 The Strand, next to Charing Cross station. The plan, previously rejected, was granted appeal in June 2025.
Insights from Singapore reveal China's AI surge through open-source models, challenging US market dominance and raising questions about Western investment strategies. Discover the global shift.
The UK government has postponed its ruling on China's controversial 'super-embassy' near Tower Bridge to 20 January, aligning with Keir Starmer's planned trip to Beijing. Read the latest on the diplomatic and security implications.
The UK government has postponed its decision on China's controversial London 'super embassy' until 20 January. Read the latest on the security concerns and political delays.
Lambeth Council greenlights a major Streatham redevelopment, delivering 92 homes including 38sqm 'pocket' flats and 15 social rent units. Key worker housing boost.
The UK government has postponed its decision on the controversial Chinese 'super embassy' in London until 20 January 2026. Read the latest on the security concerns and political delays.
Thousands face huge inheritance tax bills after relatives died within 7 years of gifting. Learn the rules to protect your family's wealth.
A well-travelled flight attendant shares her five must-visit, budget-friendly destinations for 2026, from the Balkans to Central America. Get inspired for your next getaway.
City of Perth councillors are advised to reject Gina Rinehart's helipad application over noise and disruption fears. The mining magnate's firm argues it's a 'modern necessity' for business. Read the latest on this planning dispute.
Lidl has submitted fresh plans for a supermarket and housing in Hamsey Green, Croydon, promising 40 jobs and new homes on a site vacant for over a decade. Read more and find out how to view the proposals.
A London businessman faces a planning dispute after installing a farm-style electric fence at his £44.5m Notting Hill mansion. The council says it 'fortifies' the site. Read the full story.
Tower Hamlets councillors have unanimously rejected plans to demolish the family-run Genesis Cinema in Stepney, putting its future at risk. Owner warns of a 'dire' financial situation.
PM Keir Starmer defends Chancellor Rachel Reeves amid accusations of misleading the public over the state of public finances. A fresh row with the OBR erupts over fiscal forecasts.
New research shows 50% of under-35s monitor investments daily, with many prioritising long-term growth over holidays and dining out. Discover how investing habits are changing.