BEIJING (AP) — China on Wednesday blasted the U.K. government’s latest delay in deciding whether to approve the construction of a huge Chinese Embassy in London. British authorities said Tuesday that a planned decision by Dec. 10 would be pushed back to Jan. 20, following mounting security concerns.

The UK government further delayed a decision on whether to approve China’s proposed new embassy until January, when Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to visit Beijing.

London is set for a damp but extremely mild start to the week as weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds are due to come into force across Wales and south-west England. After a dry start to Monday, rain is expected to sweep the capital as temperatures climb to 14C.

LONDON (AP) — Britain and Norway will mount joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables from Russia, the U.K. said Thursday, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Støre held talks on defense.

London listings will make a comeback starting next year, aided by a recently unveiled stamp duty holiday, but policymakers must ensure the City stays competitive relative to rival hubs in Europe, according to a top banker at Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

For years, the UK has faced difficulties in deporting several convicted members of the grooming gang involved in sexual abuse and trafficking. Even after stripping their British citizenship in 2018, P

Major concert venues across England and Wales, including London’s iconic O2 Arena and Manchester’s Co-op Live, are facing unprecedented property tax increases that could see their bills more than double within three years.