Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

FOUND: 3 | Mind Blowing Facts

London council calls claims 'standing ban' is planned in pubs across West End and Soho 'ludicrous'

The council faced a pile-on of backlash following claims it planned on banning standing at pubs

Evening Standard

'It'll kill Soho': Pubs slam proposals to curb drinkers standing at Soho venues

Dawn Butler MP and Sir Sadiq Khan have also expressed fury at Westminster Council’s proposed policy

Evening Standard

No10 slams plans to clamp down on drinkers standing at Soho and West End pubs as licensing row explodes

Council sparks fury after ‘encouraging’ venues in famous London neighbourhood to make people sit rather than stand

Evening Standard

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Soccer: FIFA governance debate set to outlive Morocco truce despite backing for Infantino

FIFA apologized for mistakes in a World Cup commercial rights proposal after member federations complained. A review will now be conducted before a report is presented to the Council. European Leagues criticized FIFA's short assessment timeline for tournament expansion plans. Infantino seeks a fourth term as president while facing leadership…

The Economic Times

Council on track to meet ‘optimistic’ Princes Street deadline as £5m announced

Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth visited the site on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

WGC pushes for strategic mineral status for gold to up domestic mining, reduce imports

The World Gold Council wants gold classified as a strategic mineral. This classification would streamline mining approvals and reduce import dependence. Central banks are expected to continue buying gold amid global uncertainties. India's vast household gold holdings could be monetized to cut imports. Simplifying gold monetization frameworks will unlock significant…

The Economic Times

South London council approves controversial plans for 249 new homes

Critics say the approval of a 249-home social housing redevelopment is at odds with Merton Council’s own planning guidelines

Evening Standard

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Scottish Government rules environmental report needed for Edinburgh AI data centre

THE Scottish Government has ruled a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required for an AI data centre on the outskirts of Edinburgh

The National (Scotland)

'Come for the art, stay for the municipal panic': statue at centre of storm

Maitland City Council rushes to stand by 'Jocko' amid art debate

Newcastle Herald

Fines, indefinite motel stays and uncertainty: how a homeless camp exposed regional Australia’s housing crisis

Rough sleepers at the Wilks Park encampment in Wagga Wagga were told to leave or be fined $1,100. As the social housing waitlist keeps growing, locals are stepping in to help as authorities flounder

The Guardian - AU

FIFA's plan to sell World Cup to private investors has not been well received - but can they pull it off?

Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in FIFA’s commercial operations to private investors faces fierce opposition from UEFA, which could potentially have enough votes to block the proposal.

Euronews

Fife councillor quits Tories with mysterious 'personal integrity' statement

A FIFE councillor has confirmed he is to become an independent councillor after quitting the Conservative party.

The National (Scotland)

Pennsylvania town lists 43 specific demands to approve new AI data center project — developer calls local demands 'too difficult' as council slams response as 'approval by tantrum'

One township in Pennsylvania gave a specific list of demands for a data center developer to follow if they want to build their project in the area. Instead, they retracted their initial application and sent in a second one challenging the regulations.

Tom’s Hardware

Edinburgh holiday let owners fear tourist tax will encourage black market

Accommodation owners warn of black market letting, but the city says the funds will be used to improve infrastructure

The Independent UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Evening Standard

Green Hackney mayor slammed for giving Israeli city October 7 deadline to respond to twinning move

Hackney Council mayor Zoe Garbett told her counterpart in Haifa that her town hall was seeking to end the twinning relationship

AAP

Neil the seal's beachside visit and damage bill tallied

A local council spent tens of thousands of dollars managing crowds and protecting Neil the seal on his most-recent stay in Tasmania.

The Independent UK

Inside rogue agent Gianni Infantino’s secret plan to sell off the World Cup

IN FOCUS: Not even Infantino’s inner circle or closest advisors at Fifa knew about his privatisation project, writes Miguel Delaney – and were angered when the news emerged

The Economic Times

United Nations Security Council to hold informal polls for new UN chief from Thursday

The UN Security Council will hold initial straw polls for seven candidates. These informal votes assess support for the next UN Secretary-General. The process aims to select a successor for Antonio Guterres. Multiple rounds of polling may continue through the summer months. A consensus candidate will eventually be recommended to…

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

International Business Times UK

'Not a Beacon Anymore': US Storms Out of UN Security Council as France Compares Washington to Russia

After France said the US is 'not a beacon of human rights anymore,' Washington's delegation stormed out of a UN Security Council meeting, exposing a raw dispute over Volker Türk's renewed mandate.

International Business Times UK

Last Big Package?': EU Officials Signal Shift to Targeted Russia Sanctions After 21st Round

EU officials say the 21st Russia sanctions package may be the last big omnibus round, as Brussels weighs smaller, targeted measures to keep pressure on Moscow while avoiding future vetoes.

Euronews

Could Gianni Infantino really become UN Secretary General if Trump puts him forward?

US President can push FIFA’s boss to lead the United Nations, but not impose him over the other candidates – and the other permanent members of the Security Council would need to endorse him.

Euronews

Air passengers' rights: Airlines have 12 months to adopt new rules

The European Council has given its final green light to a major overhaul of EU air passenger rights, starting a 12-month countdown for airlines to prepare and adopt the new rules. Watch the video

Euronews

Air passenger rights reform: What the new rules mean for you

It's official: air passengers across the bloc will enjoy stronger rights from mid-2027. The European Parliament and the European Council approved the agreement reached earlier in June to strengthen passengers’ protection against flight disruptions.

Radio France Internationale

Europe rights body urges Fifa to strengthen integrity of football ahead of 2030

The Council of Europe, a pan-European human rights body, has questioned the integrity of the World Cup and urged governing body Fifa to help build a stronger framework for the 2030 edition being played mostly in Spain and Portugal.

Euronews

Delayed flight? Will the new rules make it easier to get your money back? Take our poll

The European Parliament (with a vote of 646 to 12) and the European Council confirmed the deal reached on 15 June to update air passenger rights. Travellers will enjoy stronger protection, from faster reimbursement to price transparency from mid-2027.

1 2 3 4 5

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

UEFA Champions League