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London Heathrow cancels a third of flights over snow
05/02/2012 - WEATHER

London Heathrow cancels a third of flights over snow

A heavy overnight snowfall forced London Heathrow airport, one of the world’s busiest hubs, to cancel 30 percent of its flights Sunday. Europe is experiencing a brutal cold snap, which has caused more than 200 deaths in the past week.
Bank-bashing French presidential hopeful heads to London
02/02/2012 - FRENCH ELECTIONS 2012

Bank-bashing French presidential hopeful heads to London

Presidential frontrunner François Hollande will visit the UK in February to seek votes from French expatriates, but London will be all ears after the Socialist candidate reportedly “declared war” on the financial district, the City.
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Danny Boyle unveils London Olympics opening ceremony theme
27/01/2012 - UK - OLYMPICS

Danny Boyle unveils London Olympics opening ceremony theme

Oscar-winning film director Danny Boyle, the artistic director for the 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony in London, revealed Friday that the ceremony will be a Shakespeare-inspired celebration of British culture.
UK court approves eviction of Occupy protesters
18/01/2012 - UNITED KINGDOM

UK court approves eviction of Occupy protesters

A British judge has approved the eviction of the Occupy London protest camp that has been based outside St Paul's Cathedral in the heart of financial district since October. Protesters said they planned to appeal the ruling.
Iran’s parliament votes to reduce ties with Britain
28/11/2011 - IRAN - BRITAIN

Iran’s parliament votes to reduce ties with Britain

Iran’s parliament voted to downgrade ties with Britain on Sunday in retaliation for Western sanctions over Tehran’s nuclear programme, and warned that relations with other EU countries were to follow.
London’s ‘Occupy’ protesters threatened with eviction
16/11/2011 - UK

London’s ‘Occupy’ protesters threatened with eviction

London authorities served eviction notices to anti-capitalist protesters living in tents outside St Paul's Cathedral Wednesday, threatening them with legal action if they do not remove their camp within 24 hours.
Who is George Papandreou?
07/11/2011 - THE WEEK IN EUROPE

Who is George Papandreou?

It's the end of the road for Prime Minister George Papandreou as the Greek crisis claims its biggest political victim. Also, it's pastors versus protesters at St Paul's cathedral in London, but how much longer can the anti-capitalist demonstration there carry on? Finally, our reporters meet one family in Kosovo who are too scared to leave their home because of a terrifying archaic culture of retribution.
Marc Roche, correspondent for 'Le Monde', London
21/09/2011 - THE INTERVIEW

Marc Roche, correspondent for 'Le Monde', London

Tom Burges Watson speaks to Marc Roche, correspondent for French newspaper "Le Monde" in the City in London. They discuss the dark side of finance, including offshore financial centres, hedge funds and speculation on raw materials.
London exhibition sheds new light on Degas artworks
15/09/2011 - PAINTING

London exhibition sheds new light on Degas artworks

A new exhibition opening in London on Saturday portrays Edgar Degas as a radically innovative artist, exploring how new techniques such as photography and cinema influenced the French impressionist master.
London police on alert for Notting Hill Carnival
29/08/2011 - UNITED KINGDOM

London police on alert for Notting Hill Carnival

Police flooded the streets of London on Sunday for the start of the annual Notting Hill Carnival amid fears the event could be marred by a repeat of the riots that shook the British capital earlier this month.
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