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M&S follows Aldi and Lidl with pay rise for 55,000 staff from April
The pay rise works out to an extra £1,587 per year
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Inspirational South London boy, 9, sets up hat business with encouraging hidden messages
Bjorn Salubi's love for hats and confidence led to him starting his own business
Full list of Santander branches closing in April and May
Banking giant Santander is closing 40 branches across the UK in April and May 2026 as customers increasingly turn to digital banking
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City of London office block already approved but developer wants to cancel cultural centre and shops
The Mark Lane redevelopment was approved by the City of London Corporation in late 2023
The London street named one of the most memorable in the world
It is home to the oldest tea shop in the capital
London's largest rooftop bar set to open in Brixton with World Cup fan zone
The venue will hold over 1,000 people just in time for an action-packed summer of World Cup football
Migrants suspected of working illegally as delivery riders arrested in raid
A total of 18 people were arrested
'It shouldn’t be a male industry': One of London’s oldest firms hires first female chimney sweep
Lucie Chamberlain, 35, says more women should learn the trade
'Deprived' North London neighbourhood trying to shed stigma that's actually 'very, very lovely'
This area is recognised as one of London's most deprived wards
586-home plan for Kingston gasworks is refused - Sadiq Khan could still make it happen
The plans had attracted fierce opposition from Motspur Park residents
Hayes offices and car park to be replaced by up to 673 new homes - 0 affordable
The tallest block will reach 11 storeys but assessments suggest it's not financially viable to provide any affordable homes
Martin Lewis urges Brits to 'stock up' on essential item before April
It could save you a good deal of money in the long run
774 new South London homes would complete £2.5bn regeneration that's completely changing neighbourhood
Elephant and Castle has been undergoing enormous change
Autistic boy to be forced by East London council to ride bus to prove it will trigger a meltdown
Hackney Council says a supporting letter from a head teacher which includes details from medical professionals, plus an autism diagnosis and EHCP are not enough evidence
47 most dangerous countries for UK citizens named in Foreign Office list
You should avoid either the whole, or parts, of these countries at all costs.
'I saw a decapitated boy dumped in River Thames - one thing left me in utter disbelief'
Aidan Minter says he will never forget the day he saw a headless boy’s body floating in the River Thames, a horrific discovery that has remained unsolved for more than two decades
CCTV appeal after woman sexually assaulted on London Underground
The British Transport Police has released images of a man they need to identify
Sadiq Khan 'not anti-motorist, I'm anti-death' as SUV drivers set to be taxed in London
The Mayor of London outlined the next phase of his Vision Zero plan to eliminate road deaths on Friday (March 13)
Moment bag thief who targeted after-work drinkers is pounced on by police
John Luis Fajardo Robles, 55, was also convicted of stealing to other bags from City workers in January
Soho cabaret club The Box keeps licence after customer reported 'serious sex attack'
Attendees of shows at the box have long documented its shocking and graphic sexual performances