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UK house prices: first-time buyers ‘will drive 2026 sales’ amid interest rate cuts

Rent rises likely to slow after rapid increases in recent years, lenders and estate agents forecast

The Guardian - UK

“He thought that the band should be a democracy, and it was more like a brutal dictatorship”: The tangled story of Dire Straits, the million-selling band who quit at the height of their fame

How Dire Straits went from the pubs of London to become one of the biggest bands of the 1980s

Louder

Eurostar tells passengers to expect delays as services resume

A problem with the overhead power supply and a failed train blocked all routes earlier on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

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London Stock market bounces back after late flurry of IPO listings

Experts predict this positive global market momentum will persist through to 2026

The Independent UK

Fire crew dealt with almost 27,000 wildfires this year amid summer heatwaves

Fire chiefs said that the escalating frequency and intensity of wildfires placed a significant strain on resources

The Independent UK

Fire crews faced nearly 27,000 wildfires during warmest spring and summer

Fire chiefs said staff showed ‘exceptional bravery and professionalism in challenging conditions’.

Evening Standard

Late spurt of IPOs drives strongest year for London stock market since 2021

There were 11 new listings on the London Stock Exchange in 2025, analysis from PwC shows.

Evening Standard

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Eurostar tells passengers to stay away and expect delays as services resume

A problem with the overhead power supply and a failed train blocked all routes earlier on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Eurostar services partially resume after power failure but passengers say New Year's Eve plans ruined

Eurostar has warned that further significant delays are likely, advising passengers to postpone their journeys

Evening Standard

Cocoa Prices Retreat on Long Liquidation Pressures

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Tuesday closed down -179 (-2.87%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -126 (-2.80%). Cocoa prices retreated on Tuesday, giving back some of Monday's sharp gains. Tuesday's rally in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 1-week high spurred long liquidation...

Barchart

Thousands of Eurostar passengers face travel chaos as services cancelled close to new year

Cars left queueing for hours for LeShuttle at Folkestone and ferries fully booked, leaving holidaymakers stranded

The Independent UK

Comedian’s bag stolen from under her seat by brazen thieves in London restaurant

A Live at the Apollo comedian has appealed on social media for help identifying thieves who stole her bag while she was dining at a London restaurant on Monday 29 December.

The Independent UK

FTSE 100 buoyed by gains for mining stocks

The FTSE 100 Index closed up 74.18 points at 9,940.71

Evening Standard

Sugar Prices Tumble on Dollar Strength

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.37 (-2.42%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -7.90 (-1.82%). Sugar prices are sharply lower today and posted 1-week lows. Today's rally in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 1-week high is pressuring most commodity...

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The Independent UK

Eurostar chaos: What are your rights if trains are cancelled or delayed?

Exclusive: Rail firm has offered £150 for a London hotel – but says contact centre will be pragmatic on claims

Evening Standard

New recycling bin rules for 2026 - what Londoners need to know

Homes across England will require separate collections for four different types of waste

International Business Times UK

Putin's 'Unstoppable' Nuke Missile Could Hit London in Minutes from Belarus

Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile, now deployed in Belarus, could reach London in minutes at hypersonic speeds, raising UK security fears amid the Ukraine conflict.

Evening Standard

London's shoplifting hotspots: Where does your borough rank?

Where are the shoplifting hotspots in London?

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The venue has closed after more than 40 years of serving Londoners

Evening Standard

Octopus boss calls for action to make London top choice for possible Kraken IPO

Greg Jackson said the group is considering a potential flotation of its AI powered platform in the next two to three years.

Evening Standard

Eurostar services to resume as passengers advised to postpone their journey

A problem with the overhead power supply and a failed train blocked all routes earlier on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

TfL updates for 2026: Congestion charge hike to tube fare increases

Transport for London (TfL) is set to implement significant changes in 2026, including an increase in the congestion charge and tube fares

The Independent UK

Michael ‘Venom’ Page bemoans UFC matchmaking: ‘Doesn’t make any sense’

Page last fought in August and is eyeing a spot at UFC London, but with no opponent yet confirmed

Evening Standard

The Standard's top 10 light-hearted news stories of the year

From viral cakes to drunk raccoons, 2025 had its fair share of feel-good moments

Evening Standard

Moment comedian's bag is stolen from under her London restaurant seat as thief pulls 'dance move'

The shocking incident was caught on CCTV and shared by Cally Beaton on Instagram

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