LONDON (Reuters) – Victoria Beckham chose black dresses paired with distinctive belts and chunky thigh-high platform boots for a collection she characterized as a “gentle rebellion” at London Fashion Week on Sunday. The former Spice Girl pop star turned design... More »
LONDON (Reuters) – Women’s marathon world record holder Brigid Kosgei will return to defend her title at this year’s London Marathon, organisers said on Monday. Kenya’s Kosgei retained her Chicago Marathon crown last October in two hours, 14 minutes and four s... More »
LONDON (Reuters) – Martin Scorsese reunites with Robert De Niro in “The Irishman”, a 3-1/2 hour long mob drama the acclaimed director said he chose to do with his frequent collaborator to build on their past work together rather than replicate it. Set over sev... More »
LONDON (Reuters) – Alicia Vikander plays a murder suspect caught in a love triangle in “Earthquake Bird,” a thriller set in 1989 Tokyo in which the Oscar winner performs in English as well as Japanese. Based on the novel by Susanna Jones, the film follows Vika... More »
LONDON (Reuters) – A new documentary seeks to move away from “rumors and tabloid headlines” to paint an intimate portrait of late INXS frontman Michael Hutchence, charting his rise to global stardom and personal troubles. “Mystify: Michael Hutchence” features ... More »
LONDON (Reuters) – Victoria Beckham chose a light and fluid silhouette for the female wardrobe next spring, presenting a line for “women in motion” at her London Fashion Week show on Sunday. With her husband David and their children watching from the front row... More »
LONDON (Reuters) – South African accountant Shaista Hamdulay never imagined she would one day mingle with fashionistas at London Fashion Week. Yet on Saturday, Hamdulay got a taste of a world usually reserved for fashion editors, buyers, bloggers and celebriti... More »
(Reuters) – Kenya’s world record holder and defending champion Eliud Kipchoge will return to the London Marathon this year, setting up a mouth-watering clash with Britain’s Mo Farah. Kipchoge made it three wins from as many appearances at the London Marathon l... More »
FILE PHOTO: Designer Vivienne Westwood poses for a portrait before her catwalk show at London Fashion Week Men’s in London, Britain June 12, 2017. REUTERS/Neil Hall LONDON (Reuters) – Fashion designer Vivienne Westwood brought models off the catwalk and onto t... More »
Lloyd’s Chief Executive Officer Inga Beale attends an interview in Hong Kong, China January 15, 2018. REUTERS/Bobby Yip HONG KONG (Reuters) – Insurance market Lloyd’s of London [SOLYD.UL], an integral part of the British business scene since the 17th century, ... More »
Companies are not bluffing when they threaten to move business from London due to uncertainty over Britain's departure from the European Union, mayor Sadiq Khan said on Monday, adding a transition deal would allow them to make plans more securely. More »
The London Film Festival closed on Sunday with a violent and profanity-laden dark comedy featuring Frances McDormand, as a small-town mother seeking justice for her murdered daughter, tipped for an Oscar nod. More »
Last Flag Flying, a comedy-drama about Vietnam war veterans, will resonate with Trump's America, despite, or perhaps because of, its period setting, actor Bryan Cranston said on Sunday after a screening at the London Film Festival. More »
The saga of two families pitted against a barbaric social hierarchy in the Mississippi Delta after World War Two explores a racial divide that is relevant even today, the filmmaker of new movie "Mudbound" said. More »
Protesters chanted and waved banners at the opening of the BFI London Film Festival as a long-running staff pay dispute with a cinema chain spilled over into red carpet territory. More »
Red carpets are being unrolled as the British capital prepares to play host to some of international cinema's big names for the 12 days of the London Film Festival. More »
Uber will face a big jump in the fee it pays to operate in London to 2.9 million pounds if the ride hailing company is granted a new license by the city's transport authority. More »
London remains the globe's most attractive financial center, extending its lead over New York despite Britain's looming departure from the European Union, a survey found on Monday. More »
FILE PHOTO: The headquarters of Germany’s Deutsche Bank is seen early evening in Frankfurt, Germany, January 26, 2016. Deutsche Bank has exchanged a pre-let agreement for its new City of London headquarters, the building’s developer Land Securities said on Tue... More »
Tennis – Aegon Championships – Queen’s Club, London, Britain – June 25, 2017 Spain’s Feliciano Lopez celebrates by kissing the trophy after winning the final against Croatia’s Marin Cilic Action Images via Reuters/Tony O’Brien This year’s men’s singles at Wimb... More »
Italian designer Giorgio Armani in Milan, Italy February 27, 2017. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini Giorgio Armani said on Wednesday he would showcase the spring summer 2018 collection of his Emporio Armani women’s line in London this September rather than in Milan,... More »
Elena Perminova, wife of Alexander Lebedev, arrives for the Burberry catwalk show at London Fashion Week in London, Britain, February 20, 2017. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor Louise Gumuchian More »
Musician ‘Girli’ poses for a portrait during London Fashion Week in London, Britain February 21, 2017. REUTERS/Neil Hall Louise Gumuchian and Pedro Caiado More »
Models present creations during the Bora Aksu catwalk show during London Fashion Week in London, Britain February 17, 2017. REUTERS/Neil Hall Louise Gumuchian More »
Designer Vivienne Westwood (C) walks the runway after her catwalk show during London Fashion Week Men’s 2017 in London, Britain January 9, 2017. REUTERS/Neil Hall Britain’s dame of fashion Vivienne Westwood wrapped up London Fashion Week Men’s on Monday with a... More »
Marion Cotillard poses as she arrives for the gala screening of the film ‘Its only the end of the world’ , during the 60th British Film Institute (BFI) London Film Festival at Leicester Square in London, Britain October 14, 2016. REUTERS/Hannah McKay French ac... More »
A model presents a creation at the Ryan Lo catwalk show during London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2017 in London, Britain September 16, 2016. REUTERS/Neil Hall A rainy London kicked off five days of catwalk shows on Friday, with questions over what consequences... More »
LONDON London wrapped up its fashion week for men on Monday after four days of high street and designer brands showcasing a mix of tailoring, smart outfits and casual wear. Katie Eary, Liam Hodges and SONGZIO were among the labels unveiling their latest design... More »
British astronaut Tim Peake became the first man to complete a marathon in space on Sunday, running the classic 26.2 mile distance while strapped to a treadmill aboard the International Space Station. As part of the London Marathon, Britain’s biggest mass part... More »
The National Football League is planning to live-stream all three games scheduled to be played in London next season, and Apple Inc (AAPL.O) and Alphabet Inc (GOOGL.O) subsidiary Google are among the technology companies in talks to buy the rights to conduct t... More »
LONDON London Fashion Week has sharpened its business focus over the past few years to usher in a new generation of fashion designers who blend creativity with a healthy dose of commerce. Long known as the little sister to Paris, Milan and New York, London is ... More »
