Greater London news on Friday, October 23, 2026
In Greater London on Friday, October 23, 2026: Storm Austen hits London: 50mph winds, yellow warning. Also: MHCLG-backed plan proposes development corporation to build 6,000 homes around major London train station; Nearly 200 organisations support new major London Overground route. Weather: Expect rain and strong winds up to 37 km/h with temperatures between 9-12°C today.
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- Storm Austen brings 50mph gales and heavy rain to Greater London; Met Office issues yellow weather warning for Southeast.Secret London ·
- MHCLG-backed plan proposes development corporation to build 6,000 homes around major London train station.Planning Resource ·
- Nearly 200 organisations support new major London Overground route.London Post ·
Business & new openings
- FSE Group launches £70 million London Growth Fund to support ambitious local businesses.London Post ·
Housing & real estate
- Income caps could exclude 22% of London first-time home buyers from mortgages.Mortgage Professional America ·
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