London's contentious clean air zone extends to entire city
The ULEZ will now extend to cover areas that are home to an extra five million people, often with fewer public transport links.
Tue Aug 29 2023
London's clean-air zone expansion hit by camera vandalism
Hundreds of cameras installed on London's roads to enforce clean-air zone that imposes daily charge on some motorists have been vandalised.
Fri Aug 18 2023
London Met Police chief Cressida Dick resigns after controversies
Sadiq Khan said he was not satisfied Cressida Dick could root out the racism, sexism and other problems that still existed within the force.
Fri Feb 11 2022
London Mayor: Inevitable we will have more COVID restrictions
Khan declared a "major incident" on Saturday to help the capital's hospitals cope with a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Sun Dec 19 2021
Masks to remain mandatory on London transport after national rule easing
Some scientists and public health officials are urging greater caution amid fears daily infections could reach 100,000.
Wed Jul 14 2021
Young Londoners told: Get a jab, win a Euro final ticket
The government is in a race against time to jab as many people as possible to slow the rapid spread of the Delta variant.
Wed Jul 07 2021
London introduces charge on most polluting vehicles
London introduced a charge on the oldest and most polluting vehicles on Monday to try to improve air quality in the British capital, the city's mayor, Sadiq Khan, said.
Mon Oct 23 2017
London named best megacity for women; mayor says more to be done
Women lead its police force and fire brigade, so little wonder that London was voted the world's most female-friendly megacity in a Thomson Reuters Foundation survey released on Monday.
Mon Oct 16 2017
London regulator will defend decision not to renew Uber's licence in court - mayor
London Mayor Sadiq Khan said on Thursday that the city's transport regulator will defend its decision in court not to renew Uber's licence to operate in the British capital.
Thu Oct 12 2017
Apologizing to London, Uber CEO offers change to keep license
Uber's new boss apologized to Londoners for the taxi app's mistakes and pledged to make changes as the Silicon Valley firm tries to overturn a decision to strip it of its license.
Mon Sep 25 2017
Minister for London slams 'blanket ban' on Uber
A government minister has criticised the London authorities for deciding to strip Uber of its taxi licence.
Sat Sep 23 2017
Terror in London seems to confirm Muslims' growing dread
Witnesses said the driver was heard shouting after he was wrestled to the ground that he wanted to kill Muslims.
Tue Jun 20 2017
Religious centres open doors for everyone
Now, two days after, the sickly smell of fire-consumed building material lingers, volunteer workers form human chains, cheering passing firefighters, the atmosphere is widely, but solemnly, carnival.
Sat Jun 17 2017
Fire engulfs London tower block, at least six dead, more than 50 injured
Flames raced through the high-rise Grenfell Tower block of apartments in the north Kensington area after taking hold around 1am.
Wed Jun 14 2017
Trump UK visit to go ahead despite criticism of London mayor - foreign minister
Trump has lambasted Khan on Twitter, accusing him of making a "pathetic excuse", for saying Londoners should not be alarmed by the sight of additional police on the streets of the British capital.
Tue Jun 06 2017
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024