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1. 'Lawless London' row erupts as threat-to-kill knife attacks soar to near-record high

   ‘Knife crime behaves like a virus, with one attack too often leading to another in a tragic spiral,’ says Liberal Democrat London spokesman Luke Taylor MP

2. Westminster Tories accused of ‘astounding hypocrisy’ for keeping increased salaries

   The party had previously branded the salary increases under Labour as ’wasted spending’

3. Hundreds more mortgage deals available in June than in early May – Moneyfacts

   The ‘churn’ of mortgage products remaining on the market before being withdrawn has been calming down, Moneyfacts said

4. New Popeyes restaurant to stay open until 2am despite opposition from neighbours

   Local residents warned Camden Council that later hours would ’erode the residential character of the local area’

5. Nationwide boss sees pay packet nearly double after Virgin Money takeover

   Chief executive Dame Debbie Crosbie took home a total package of £4.67 million for the latest financial year.

6. World Cup 2026: How late are London pubs staying open to screen the games?

   The World Cup might be played outside regular UK working hours, but late kick-offs throw a potential spanner in the works for those wanting to watch in pubs

7. Terrifying moment hitman shoots victim outside busy restaurant in London gang war

   Hitman was hired by gangster to carry out drive-by shooting outside Hackney restaurant

8. Free electric vehicle chargers for Stormont MLAs suspended

   It comes as a new system is introduced which will charged for electricity used.

9. Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal deal agreed; Chelsea in Vlahovic talks; Rogers to Man Utd boost; Liverpool latest

   Follow all the latest summer window news, rumours and gossip

10. World Cup 2026: Where in London can the Tartan Army watch Scotland's 2am match against Haiti?

    London is primed to host the Tartan Army as Scotland returns to the World Cup