LONDON News

London tackles gangs six months after UK riots
LONDON (Reuters) - Six months after Britain was struck by five nights of rioting, London police launched a major crackdown on streets gangs which politicians blamed for the country's worst disorder for decades. London's new police chief, installed in the job in the wake of last August's riots, said a new police unit was carrying out raids on Wednesday on some of the 250 gangs accused of carrying ...

London committed to green economy
LONDON, Feb. 7 (UPI) -- Though greenhouse gas emissions from the United Kingdom were up, London aims to meet its overall climate objectives, the energy secretary said.

London premiere for 'Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'
Dame Judi Dench and Dev Patel brought an Indian adventure to a chilly London with the world premiere of their new film, "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel."

Madonna to play London, Edinburgh on world tour
Madonna will play in London and Edinburgh on her ninth world tour this year, her promoter said Tuesday.

Will the Arms of Venus in Fur Reach to London? The Players Muse on Re-Opening Night
Venus in Fur, David Ives' steamy battle-of-the-sexes comedy-drama with Nina Arianda and Hugh Dancy, snuggled into Broadway's Lyceum Theatre on Feb. 7 for a commercial run at least to June 17. It's the acclaimed title's third and most permanent New York City engagement, but, already, producers and agents are apparently scouting around for new horizons.

Schulte Roth & Zabel Marks Its 10th Anniversary in London
Schulte Roth & Zabel is pleased to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its London office in 2012. Formed in New York in 1969, SRZ is a leading legal service provider to the

London Businesses Optimistic About the Future
LONDON, February 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Over 40% of London based businesses believe that business confidence is returning, according to a recent survey carried out by Workplace Design Experts, Maris Interiors.A ...

London shares close flat as banks gain
London equities closed steady on Tuesday with gains in financial sector stocks largely offsetting falls in miners as investors fretted about the implications of the merger plans agreed by Glencore and Xstrata, dealers said.

Moore and Miro sell for record sums in London
Works by British sculptor Henry Moore and Spanish painter Joan Miro sold for record prices at a Christie's sale that also saw a Van Gogh owned by Elizabeth Taylor fetch over £10 million.