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The RMT trade union secured a three-year pay deal for Tube workers that includes a 3.4% increase starting in April 2025 and a consistent Boxing Day payment of £400. This agreement ends the threat of further strikes following significant disruptions in September.
A British boy, 14, must remain in a Ghana boarding school until he completes his GCSEs, according to a High Court ruling. His parents sent him to Ghana due to behavioral concerns, despite his claims of feeling isolated and wanting to return to the UK. The court emphasized the need for a roadmap to ensure his safe return after his studies.
An 11-year-old boy, Jaiden Shehata, died after being struck by a train while walking to school, reportedly distracted by a video on his mobile phone. The incident occurred at a level crossing near Kenley, south London, which lacks warning lights or barriers. Investigators recommend enhanced safety measures and targeted education for young users to prevent future accidents.
Westminster City Council overpaid staff nearly £480,000 over five years due to a payroll rule affecting employees who leave after the payroll cut-off date. The council has recovered most of the funds but is still awaiting £99,000. The housing department accounted for the highest overpayment at £91,000.
The Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels closed due to smoke from an industrial fire in Greenwich, affecting northbound traffic. Around 70 firefighters are on-site as the London Fire Brigade warns of a prolonged incident and advises drivers to seek alternative routes. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
Former police officer David Carrick faces trial for multiple sexual offences, including the repeated molestation of a girl in the late 1980s and the rape of a woman between 2014 and 2019. He has denied all charges but has a history as a convicted sex offender, with previous admissions of sexual violence against numerous women. The case highlights a pattern of predatory behavior over several decades.
An Afghan migrant, Safi Dawood, faces trial for the murder of Wayne Broadhurst, 49, following a knife attack in Uxbridge, London, on October 27. Dawood also faces charges of attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon, with a plea hearing scheduled for January 12, 2026. The incident left Broadhurst dead and two others injured, including his landlord and a teenager.
A 59-year-old man, Peter Augustine, denied murdering 87-year-old John Mackey during an alleged street robbery in north London. Prosecutors claim Mackey suffered fatal head injuries after being assaulted, while Augustine contends he only took the victim's bag without causing harm. The case, which involves CCTV evidence and witness accounts, continues in court.
Families of Marco Gottardi and Gloria Trevisan, victims of the Grenfell Tower fire, establish a foundation in Italy to honor their memory and support aspiring architects. The couple, who died in each other's arms, were frustrated by the slow progress on accountability for the tragedy. Their foundation aims to ensure that Grenfell is not forgotten and to inspire future generations.
The Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration will open in May in Clerkenwell, London, as the UK's first permanent home for illustration. This £12.5 million facility aims to be the world's largest dedicated space for illustration, celebrating diverse artistic traditions.