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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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Heathrow overtaken by Paris Charles de Gaulle as busiest Europe airport Heathrow has been overtaken by Charles de Gaulle in Paris as Europe’s busiestairport, with the west London hub reporting rising losses. Heathrow wasEurope’s busiest airport before the coronavirus.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:00Published 46 minutes ago

Michel Barnier attends trade talks in London The EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has attended ongoing trade talks with the UK government in Westminster this morning. Mr Barnier said the trade negotiations were 'working progress' when.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:33Published 2 hours ago

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Michel Barnier arrives at post-Brexit talks in London The EU's Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier is to continue post-Brexit trade talks with Lord David Frost in London. The UK left the EU on January 31st but has continued to follow EU rules throughout.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:34Published 23 hours ago

Brexit: Barnier staying is a good sign, says Northern Ireland Secretary Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has said a decision by EU chiefnegotiator Michel Barnier to stay on in London this week to continue talks ona post-Brexit trade deal is a “very good sign”... Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:36Published 3 days ago

Giant inflatable Borat floats down London's Thames to mark release of new film A blowup Borat, mankini and all, surprised onlookers as it made its way down the Thames on Thursday.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:47Published 4 days ago

Protesters march through London calling for end to lockdown 'tyranny' Police officers have dispersed large crowds of anti-lockdown protesters atTrafalgar Square following a march through central London. Demonstratorscalled for an end to the “tyranny” of pandemic.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:16Published 4 days ago

Niall Horan to perform special gig at the Royal Albert Hall Singer Niall Horan is to perform at London’s Royal Albert Hall in a special gig to help his crew. Niall told ITN that all profits will go to the self-employed crew who have struggled financially.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:12Published 5 days ago

Musician Arlo Parks finds inspiration in lockdown 'One To Watch' Arlo Parks told Reuters on Wednesday that lockdown in London has been a "blessing", in terms of producing her music and keeping connected to fans online. Lauren Anthony reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:16Published 5 days ago

Chief EU Negotiator Bariner leaves London after talks Chief EU Negotiator Michel Barnier has left London after today's Brexit negotiations with Sir David Frost. Report by Odonovanc. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:46Published 5 days ago

Barnier greeted by 'Trump' as he arrives for Brexit talks The EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier was greeted by a Donald Trump impersonator as he arrived for Brexit trade talks with his UK counterpart Lord Frost in London this afternoon. Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:21Published 6 days ago

Michel Barnier arrives in London for 'intensive' Brexit talks Michel Barnier arrives in London at St Pancras International ahead of talksover a trade deal with the UK. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:33Published 6 days ago

Michel Barnier arrives in London for Brexit talks The EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier told reporters that it was "very important" to be back negotiating a trade deal and "every day counts" as he arrived in London for talks with his UK.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:08Published 6 days ago

CCTV of alleged people-smuggling trip before 39 found dead CCTV of an alleged people-smuggling trip shown in case where a group ofVietnamese people suffocated in a sweltering sealed container as it wastransported from Zeebrugge in Belgium to Purfleet in Essex... Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:09Published 6 days ago

Naomie Harris left 'petrified' by stalker ordeal Naomie Harris was left "petrified" after an obsessed stalker menaced her in her London home. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:54Published 6 days ago

53 arrests and £63,000 cash seized during London drug sting Footage from the Met's Operation Trigona: an undercover investigation toidentify organised criminal networks involved in Class A drug supply inLondon. The arrests follow a long-running operation which.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:24Published 6 days ago

Two dead in suspected gas explosion in west London Two people have died after a suspected gas explosion at a shop underneathflats in west London. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:37Published 1 week ago

Two dead after gas explosion in west London Two people have died after a building collapsed in West London. London Fire Brigade are searching through the wreckage after a gas explosion in a shop in Southall early this morning. Report by Blairm... Credit: ODN Duration: 01:04Published 1 week ago

Nigerian protesters march on Downing Street Protesters marched from the Nigerian High Commission in central London to Downing Street, following shootings at an End Sars protest in Lagos. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:29Published 1 week ago

William highlights impact of Covid on cancer treatment The Duke of Cambridge has acknowledged the “challenging” impact of coronaviruson cancer treatment, as he launched the construction of a £70 million centreto combat the disease. William’s.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:48Published 1 week ago

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 1 week 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 1 week 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 1 week 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 2 weeks ago

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