Pedestrianised West End square in London, laid out 1670
The BBC reports that Tom Holland and Zendaya have confirmed their marriage after years of off-screen romance. They are promoting Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with Zendaya's fashion and Holland's hints about future projects shaping the public narrative. The pair are navigating new privacy boundaries as their public lives continue alongside upcoming releases.
Westminster City Council has published a draft licensing policy advising against vertical drinking and ordering at the bar in Soho and the West End. The policy, which is out for consultation, aims to reduce perceived excessive drinking by promoting seating and table service. London Mayor Sadiq Khan has criticised the plan as restrictive, while hospitality figures warn it could harm the capital’s nightlife.
Westminster Council’s draft licensing policy discourages vertical drinking and table service in the West End to curb noise and disorder. The plan is open for consultation and has drawn sharp reactions from hospitality groups, the Mayor of London, and Prime Minister allies, who argue devolved powers must support nightlife.
The UK prime minister has met Donald Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The talks have yielded a cautiously optimistic read on UK-US relations, with Trump praising Burnham as a “natural businessman” while presses over the Chagos Islands and other disputes surface. Burnham is aiming to present a 10-year plan for Britain amid turbulence at home.