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London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom. The city stands on the River Thames in the south-east of England, at the head of its 50-mile (80 km) estuary leading to the North Sea. London has been a major settlement for two millennia. Londinium was founded by the Romans. The City of London, London's ancient core and financial centre − an area of just 1.12 square miles (2.9 km²) and colloquially known as the Square Mile − retains boundaries that closely follow its medieval limits. The adjacent City of Westminster is an Inner London borough and has for centuries been the location of much of the national government. Thirty one additional boroughs north and south of the river also comprise modern London. London is governed by the mayor of London and the London Assembly.

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Hospitality workers urge Government to provide more financial support amid tougher Covid-19 sanctions Hospitality workers protest in Parliament Square, central London, againsttougher coronavirus restrictions and the amount of financial support given tothe industry. Interview withYotam Ottolenghi. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:51Published 17 hours ago

Ranveer Singh and Rohit Shetty to reunite for Cirkus, Ajay Devgn will not be a part of Adipurush Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol's bronze statue to be unveiled at Leicester Square, London as DDLJ marks its silver jubilee on 20th October. Ranveer Singh and Rohit Shetty to join hands for an adaptation of.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 03:19Published 20 hours ago

Michael Gove leaves door ‘ajar’ for post-Brexit trade talks with EU Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove has insisted that the door is “ajar” forpost-Brexit trade talks to continue with the EU after Downing Street declarednegotiations as “over”. Mr Gove accused.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:10Published 2 days ago

Anti-lockdown protestors descend on London Around 500 anti-lockdown protesters descended on central London on Saturday as tighter restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus came into force in the capital. Fred Katayama reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:52Published 3 days ago

Anti-lockdown campaigners compare Covid-19 to 'man flu' Anti-lockdown campaigners have marched through London in protest at Governmentrestrictions aimed at curbing coronavirus. One protester leader comparedCovid-19 to man flu, while others said the virus.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:59Published 3 days ago

Last orders in London as tighter lockdown hits At a minute past midnight (00:01GMT) on Saturday (October 17), London, which has a population of 9 million, began a period of tighter lockdown restrictions. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:50Published 3 days ago

Piers Corbyn protests against 10pm curfew in London Piers Corbyn arrives in Soho after the 10pm curfew to support those opposed tolockdown. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:41Published 3 days ago

Mourinho coy on Bale, has another dig at Wenger over book RESENDING WITH SCRIPT VIDEO SHOWS: NEWS CONFERENCE WITH TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR MANAGER JOSE MOURINHO / B-ROLL OF GARETH BALE, SON HEUNG-MIN, ARSENE WENGER SHOWS: LONDON, ENGLAND, UK (SEPTEMBER 18, 2020) ( Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 05:18Published 4 days ago

Sadiq Khan: We hope London will never reach Tier 3 As the capital prepares to enter Tier 2 coronavirus restrictions, Mayor ofLondon Sadiq Khan says that by acting early, he hopes the city can avoid thehigher level of restrictions. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:56Published 4 days ago

London bans different households from gathering as it tightens rules to tackle coronavirus spike Cases in London have been doubling every ten days, prompting the government to bring in new restrictions . Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:56Published 4 days ago

3D technology could save the live performance industry New 3D hologram technology could be the solution to a dearth of live musicduring the coronavirus pandemic, according to one artist. Singer-songwriterDan Olsen launched the technology, created by Musion.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:05Published 5 days ago

‘Do the right thing for our city’ – Khan pleads with Londoners London Mayor Sadiq Khan has told Londoners who are being asked to make“monumental sacrifices” in the incoming local lockdown to “ignore Governmentpoliticians” who have flouted coronavirus.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:42Published 5 days ago

Coronavirus in UK: Alert level raised in London, stricter measures imposed Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:25Published 5 days ago

'Difficult winter': London tightens lockdown London is joining a growing number of European cities going into stricter lockdown, as the UK battles a second wave of COVID-19. Lucy Fielder reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:37Published 5 days ago

Priti Patel meets officers on Covid-19 enforcement patrol Home Secretary Priti Patel has met with police officers on Covid-19 enforcement patrol in west London. This comes as the capital is put into Tier-2 coronavirus restrictions. Report by Thomasl. Like us.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:13Published 5 days ago

Hancock confirms tougher restrictions for London and other parts of England Millions more people in London and across England will face toughercoronavirus restrictions from Saturday. Health Secretary Matt Hancock'sannouncement means that more than half of England’s.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:42Published 5 days ago

London moves into Tier-2 Covid-19 restrictions London has been moved into Tier-2 restrictions, the second-highest Covid-19 alert level, as cases continue to rise in the capital. Essex, Elmbridge, Barrow-in-Furness, York, North East Derbyshire,.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:37Published 5 days ago

Sadiq Khan says London will move into Tier 2 restrictions London Mayor Sadiq Khan says he expects the government to announce that London will shortly be moving into Tier 2 of coronavirus restrictions. MPs in the capital have been told the capital will move.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:02Published 5 days ago

London set to move to Tier 2 of lockdown restrictions Millions of people in England will face tougher coronavirus restrictions asLondon is set to move into Tier 2 of lockdown measures. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:56Published 5 days ago

London mayor expecting Tier 2 coronavirus restrictions for capital London mayor Sadiq Khan has said that he expects the capital to be moved intothe Tier 2 coronavirus restrictions. Mr Khan told the London Assembly: “Finalconversations with ministers are ongoing.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:09Published 5 days ago

Mayor: London heading for Tier 2 restrictions in a few days London Mayor Sadiq Khan has said that it is likely the capital will pass a "trigger point" to enter the higher Tier 2 coronavirus restrictions in the "next few days". Report by Blairm. Like us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:49Published 1 week ago

Could a necklace help you keep your distance? A wearable device called 'Bump' that warns you when you forget to socially distance helped this year's London marathon take place despite the COVID-19 restrictions. Emer McCarthy reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:35Published 1 week ago

London's bridges face closures and repairs Local and central government continue row over who is responsible for the refurbishment. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:57Published 2 weeks ago

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