Greater London news on Tuesday, October 20, 2026

In Greater London on Tuesday, October 20, 2026: Westminster cuts 520 jobs; skills competition launched. Also: Westminster City Council cutting 520 staff jobs in cost-saving measures; London's oldest restaurant now owned and operated by the National Trust. Weather: Rainy and blustery today with highs of 12°C and winds to 25 km/h.

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Headlines

Westminster City Council cutting 520 staff jobs in cost-saving measures.BBC · Oct 20, 11:54 AM

News & local government

London's internet download speeds rank last among major European capitals.Telco Magazine · Oct 20, 12:36 PM
BMA calls to unfreeze London weighting pay supplement for medical staff.BMA · Oct 20, 3:58 PM

Business & new openings

London's oldest restaurant now owned and operated by the National Trust.Londonist · Oct 20, 12:02 PM

Housing & real estate

Proposed deposit scheme income limits may exclude many London homebuyers.Mortgage Soup · Oct 20, 3:34 PM

Community & volunteering

United Colleges Group named lead host for Greater London Skills Competition 2027.FE News · Oct 19, 4:20 PM

Nature & environment

Volunteers help protect one of London's rarest plants at Hounslow Council homes.London Borough of Hounslow · Oct 20, 5:05 PM

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