A London rail line spanning west to Reading and east to Shenfield, opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 2022.
The Notting Hill Carnival is under way in London, with the three-day festival drawing crowds for steelpan competitions, parades, and family-friendly events. Reports from The Guardian, BBC, and Independent describe the weekend’s activities, routes, and cultural significance, alongside commemorations for Grenfell victims.
The government has published a Heathrow expansion plan. Environmental groups say the plan overshoots carbon budgets, while London officials and Heathrow argue it will unlock growth. Consultation responses will be considered later this year.