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Flowerbx wins High Court trademark battle against rival
Luxury florist Flowerbx, a favourite of celebrities like Victoria Beckham, has successfully sued a rival company, Flowers Box London Ltd, in the High Court. The judge found the rival's name too similar, leading to customer confusion and unfair profit.
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Courts · City of LondonSadiq Khan takes House of Lords seat after calling for its abolition
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is to be sworn into the House of Lords as Lord Khan of Tooting. The move follows his previous calls for the upper chamber's abolition, drawing criticism from Reform UK's London mayoral candidate.
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Community Safety · City of LondonBrick Lane AI data centre approved amid local opposition
A major AI data centre has been approved for Brick Lane, East London, despite significant local opposition. The £500m development raises concerns about water consumption, heat emissions, and the scale of such facilities in urban areas.
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Policing · City of LondonMet Police officer sacked over podcast criticism
Metropolitan Police officer PC Idominik Efeotor has been dismissed without notice following an accelerated gross misconduct hearing. He was found to have breached professional standards through derogatory social media posts criticising the force and its Directorate of Professional Standards, and for publishing material that could identify an officer under an anonymity direction.
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PC Idominik Efeotor dismissed for social media policy breaches
A Metropolitan Police officer has been dismissed after repeatedly breaching social media policies. PC Idominik Efeotor published offensive material and discussed sensitive information, leading to his dismissal and placement on the College of Policing Barred List.
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Crispin Odey banned from finance industry after tribunal dismisses challenge
Former hedge fund manager Crispin Odey has been banned from the UK finance industry after an Upper Tribunal dismissed his challenge against the Financial Conduct Authority's decision. The tribunal found he lacked integrity and acted with 'arrogant entitlement'.
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Cyclist jailed after Bishopsgate knife arrest
A cyclist caught carrying a six-inch knife after being stopped for running a red light on Bishopsgate has pleaded guilty to multiple offences. Ridwan Abdilahi was detained following a struggle and faces sentencing at a later date.
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Crime Data · City of LondonRichard Tice questioned over £72m Reform UK donations
Reform UK's deputy leader Richard Tice faced scrutiny over two £36 million donations. He could not specify when the donors, Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo, returned to the UK, a detail potentially relevant to new legislation.
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Crime Data · City of LondonPolice seek owner of teddy bear urn with human ashes found on train
British Transport Police are searching for the owner of a small, teddy bear-shaped urn containing human ashes. The item was found wrapped in artificial flowers on an LNER train travelling from London Kings Cross to Aberdeen.
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Crime Data · City of LondonUrn with suspected ashes lost on London to Aberdeen train
British Transport Police are attempting to locate the owner of a small urn, believed to contain human ashes, which was lost on an LNER train travelling from London Kings Cross to Aberdeen. The item has been in lost property for up to four months.
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Courts · City of LondonSadiq Khan wrongly convicted of car tax offence
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan was wrongly convicted of failing to pay car tax. The conviction was overturned after it was found he did not own the vehicle, prompting calls for reform of the Single Justice Procedure.
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Courts · City of LondonMalcolm Potier jailed for strangling woman at London Coliseum
Malcolm Potier, 75, has been sentenced to two years in prison for strangling Kirsty O'Donnell at the London Coliseum in June 2023. The attack followed an argument after the victim sang along to a show. Potier has a previous conviction in Australia for inciting murder.
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Community Safety · City of LondonSt Bartholomew's Breast Cancer Centre treats 120 patients
More than 120 patients have received breast cancer surgery at St Bartholomew's Hospital's new specialist centre since its opening in March. The facility aims to integrate care, imaging, and research, with Barts Charity launching a major fundraising drive to support its work.
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Community Safety · City of LondonMartin Lewis charity partners with banks on suicide prevention
Martin Lewis's Money and Mental Health Policy Institute is launching a project with major banks including Barclays, HSBC, and Lloyds. The initiative aims to use financial insights to identify and support customers at risk of suicide. Pilot outcomes are expected in summer 2028.
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Courts · City of LondonKhan denies supporting Hamas at Old Bailey trial
Urslaan Khan is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of expressing support for Hamas. Jurors have viewed a video of Khan holding a placard and making a speech outside Downing Street on October 17, 2023.
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Policing · City of LondonPolice urged to review protest response after Downing Street intervention
Downing Street has requested that police forces urgently review their handling of recent anti-migrant protests, particularly concerning the use of intelligence and response tactics. This follows demonstrations in Dover and Portsmouth over the weekend, which saw disruption and confrontations.
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Community Safety · City of LondonInsurance industry launches guides to help abuse victims
The Association of British Insurers has released new guidance for insurance firms to better support customers and employees experiencing economic and domestic abuse. The guides were developed with charities to address how financial products can be manipulated by perpetrators.
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Community Safety · City of LondonCity of London childcare subsidy extended
Childcare provision at The Aldgate School, the City of London's only state school, has been saved following a two-year campaign by parents. City of London Corporation members agreed to continue subsidising the service, which supports children aged three months to three years.
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Courts · City of LondonMan receives suspended sentence for Liverpool Street sexual assault
Sofiane Belasri, 41, has received a two-year suspended sentence for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl and attempting to bribe her with a vape near Liverpool Street station. The incident occurred on July 4, 2024, and Belasri was arrested at the scene.
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Courts · City of LondonSouthport Inquiry phase two begins in London
The second phase of the Southport Inquiry, focusing on violence-fixated individuals, commences in London with two weeks of hearings. The inquiry aims to address broader issues following the attack that claimed the lives of three children.
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