Sources: BBC
After a year's delay, the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup begins in England, with Ireland beating Spain 32–55 in the opening game at the Copper Box Arena in London. 2022-11-3
The state funeral of Elizabeth II is held in London, United Kingdom. 2022-09-19
The Group of Seven finance ministers agree on a deal to commit towards a minimum global corporate tax rate of at least 15 percent, which will be aimed at preventing tax havens that cater to large multinational corporations, during a meeting in London. 2021-06-5
Health Secretary Matt Hancock announces that London, Essex, York, and other areas will be put under tier 2 restrictions on October 17, which means that different households will be banned from mixing indoors, including inside homes, pubs, and restaurants, and people will also be told to avoid public transport and non-essential travel. 2020-10-15
House of Fraser announces that it intends to close 31 of its 59 stores, including its flagship store on London's Oxford Street. 2018-06-7
Thousands of far-right activists attend a protest in London, United Kingdom amid a recent crackdown on far-right activity on social media. Guest speakers included former English Defence League leader Tommy Robinson, "Vice" magazine co-founder Gavin McInnes, and UK Independence Party (UKIP) leader Gerard Batten. 2018-05-6
ISIL terror suspect Husnain Rashid appears before Woolwich Crown Court in London. Rashid pleads not guilty to planning and encouraging terrorism, distributing terrorist material, and breaching a notice issued under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act. The charges include an allegation he posted details of Prince George's school and encouraged an attack against him. 2018-04-30
"The Portrait of Henrietta Moraes", a painting by Francis Bacon, sells at Christie's for £21.3 million, the second most valuable work of post-war contemporary art sold at the London auction house. 2012-02-15
The Rt Rev Graeme Knowles resigns as Dean of London's St Paul's Cathedral as protests by Occupy London demonstrators continue. 2011-10-31
Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf launches a new political party - the All Pakistan Muslim League - in London. 2010-10-1