Privately held British property company with holdings in London's prime zones
More than 80 firefighters and about 30 trucks have contained a fire at a single building on Victoria Street, Richmond. The blaze affected adjacent shopfronts; the premises was unoccupied. Victoria Police are investigating a ram raid and arson. Thick smoke has prompted VicEmergency alerts and road closures.
M&S has opened Pantheon, a four-floor flagship on Oxford Street spanning almost 100,000 sq ft, with a food, fashion, home and beauty blueprint for future stores. The project features made-to-order tailoring, a dedicated beauty hall, and a revamped homeware section, as the retailer presses ahead with broader London refurbishments amid regulatory battles and urban redevelopment.
Residents in several London blocks report extreme heat and blocked cooling, with councils relocating tenants and landlords defending management. From Firminy to Britannia Point, heat exposes gaps in listed buildings, temporary accommodation, and the balance between safety and comfort.
Edinburgh’s Princes Street remains partly closed after a blaze, but authorities are pushing ahead with stabilisation work, public funding, and a plan to restore the 150-year-old Debenhams facade. Council leaders emphasise safety and momentum, while a public consultation is promised within six months.
Hundreds of residents in nine Tower Hamlets blocks have faced taps going dry for months as a housing association delays repairs. MPs demand accountability while residents rely on bottled water and public facilities during a record heatwave.