Mayor of London Sadiq Khan says he is victim of scam after car tax conviction The fine related to a 24-year-old Nissan Micra. Evening Standard · Sep 2
Sadiq Khan fined over untaxed car falsely registered in his name London mayor’s office says he is ‘victim of a scam’ after conviction under fast-track system where magistrates can decide outcomes in seconds The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
Sadiq Khan says he’s victim of 'scam' as shock unpaid Nissan Micra car tax conviction is withdrawn Exclusive: City Hall officials say Sir Sadiq Khan is the victim of a ‘scam’ involving someone falsely stating that he owned the vehicle Evening Standard · Sep 2
Search on for missing Britons in Nepal amid fears of new floods The UK has offered £5 million to help the Nepalese government. Evening Standard · Aug 27
Rescuers search for dozens of Britons among those missing in Nepal after floods Videos showed people fleeing uphill in terror to escape the surging muddy flood waters. Evening Standard · Aug 26
Photograph of Disraeli and Wilberforce engraving among ‘missing’ Parliament art A Freedom of Information request shows more than 65 artworks have been misplaced since the start of 2024. Evening Standard · Aug 23
Fact check: Alternative scenario suggests fewer heat pumps and electric cars A new report focuses on cutting electricity costs. Evening Standard · Aug 21
Motorists caught every week driving wrong way on UK motorways ‘stuff of nightmares’ One man said he drove the wrong way on motorway in a rush to see his pregnant wife The Independent UK · Aug 21
Labour stalling on Jackdaw and Rosebank because ‘heart’s not really in it’, says Badenoch – as it happened Conservative leader says it is essential decision on oil and gas fields made as soon as possible, despite widespread concerns about climate impact The Guardian - UK · Aug 21
Motorists prosecuted every week for driving wrong way on motorway Some 31 drivers in the past 30 weeks were charged with criminal offences involving driving in the wrong direction on motorways of England and Wales. Evening Standard · Aug 21
Police seizures of ‘menace’ e-bikes leap 83% in a year Figures obtained by the Press Association show more than 7,000 were taken off UK streets in a 12-month period. Evening Standard · Aug 17
Second train derails day after two passengers badly hurt in East Sussex A Greater Anglia train derailed at 2.12pm on Friday south of Wickford railway station in Essex, British Transport Police said. Evening Standard · Aug 14
Farage wins in Clacton as police contest ‘credible threat’ claim at count The Press Association understands Essex Police did not tell Mr Farage, or any other candidate, not to attend the count. Evening Standard · Aug 14
Police contest Nigel Farage’s claim he stayed away from Clacton count because of ‘credible threat’ Nigel Farage told supporters at an all-night ‘Farage-fest’ event organised by Reform in Essex he would not be attending the count The Independent UK · Aug 14
The National (Scotland) · Aug 14 Police didn't advise Nigel Farage not to attend Clacton count POLICE have said they did not warn Nigel Farage not to attend the Clacton by-election count, the Press Association has said.
Evening Standard · Aug 14 Nigel Farage claims by-election win but shuns count after ‘advice from police’ Reform UK said there was a ‘credible threat’ to the party but the Press Association understands Essex Police did not advise Mr Farage not to attend.
The Independent UK · Aug 11 ‘By 9.30am, we were sold out’: Sellers of solar eclipse glasses reveal unprecedented demand ahead of historic event A convenience store in London had to turn customers away after selling out, with people travelling from as far as Birmingham to try and get hold of the glasses
Evening Standard · Aug 4 Several athletes ‘unaccounted for’ after Glasgow Commonwealth Games A Ugandan sporting news website said that four members of Uganda’s boxing team have reportedly gone missing.
Evening Standard · Aug 4 What has changed in the Government’s prison early release scheme? The Press Association looks at the key questions following the changes
Evening Standard · Aug 2 Donald Trump set for two-day Ireland visit in September The trip will include a visit to Co Clare, where he is expected to attend the Irish Open golf tournament.
Evening Standard · Jul 25 Highlands residents 'angry, upset and frustrated' at evacuation order as wildfire rages over 10 days Residents near Cairngorms say they were calling for an emergency incident ‘for over a week’ before it was declared
The Independent UK · Jul 25 ‘Maybe he’s a racist’ – Donald Trump takes swipe at LeBron James The United States president also had his say on the penalty Bryson DeChambeau received during this month’s Open.
Evening Standard · Jul 24 ‘Mega dinghy’ carrying record 165 migrants at once crossed Channel to UK The vessel was estimated to be around 13m (42ft) long – the same as a standard bus.
The Independent UK · Jul 23 Family of mother and daughter ‘shocked and speechless’ after West Mersea deaths Samiha Rahman, 15, and her mother Shally Rahman, 41, were reportedly ‘not very good swimmers’ and were just on a ‘day out’ at the beach.
The Independent UK · Jul 23 Met Police boss: London’s rivals to blame for city’s ‘lawless’ label Sir Mark Rowley said rival cities and hostile states are amplifying social media posts that portray the capital as dangerous