Serious Fraud Office arrests two men over suspected £20m crypto fraud

Two teenagers have pleaded not guilty to charges related to a cyber attack on London's transport system. The incident has raised concerns about cybersecurity and the vulnerabilities of public transport infrastructure.

Senior MI5 officers expressed confidence in managing espionage risks associated with a proposed Chinese super-embassy in London during a private meeting with Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle. The officers indicated they were 'very relaxed' about the embassy's construction at Royal Mint Court, which would cover 20,000 square meters, suggesting a potential green light for the project.

Musician Joy Crookes has expressed concern over the rise of far-right politics in the UK and Ireland, describing the current climate as a 'dark time.' She noted that the recent display of national flags during her visits to London and Dublin made her feel unsafe, drawing parallels to the 1970s when the National Front was prominent. Crookes recently performed two sold-out shows at the O2 Academy in Brixton.

Rachel Reeves is set to announce funding for a £1.7 billion extension of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to Thamesmead in southeast London. This funding is part of an effort to facilitate the development of thousands of new homes in the area, which has historically lacked public transport, hindering redevelopment opportunities.

Executives from the 20 Premier League clubs are set to meet in London to discuss new financial regulations, including sustainability measures and spend restrictions. These discussions have been ongoing since October 2021, coinciding with the football industry's recovery from the Covid crisis.

The Princess of Wales expressed that her children were 'very sad' to miss the Royal Variety Performance in London, an event she attended with the Prince of Wales. The performance featured various acts, including a special appearance by Paddington Bear, which the children were particularly looking forward to.