London news · 8 November 2026
Only Great George Street closed all day for Remembrance Sunday march
Time Out London says disruption around the Cenotaph Remembrance Sunday March will be minimal, with Great George Street the only road closed to the public all day. Nearby tube stations are expected to be busy.
RMT announces eight Tube strikes through winter
RMT staff on the London Underground have announced eight 24-hour walkouts between November and February.
Oxford Street Christmas lights to get Wizarding World theme
Oxford Street's 2026 Christmas lights switch on Monday 9 November with a Harry Potter theme.
Trafalgar Square Christmas tree to be put up in London on December 3
Norway's annual Christmas tree is due to arrive in Britain in early December and will be put up in Trafalgar Square on Thursday December 3. The switch-on date has not yet been announced.
Two London museums among world's most visited
The Natural History Museum and British Museum rank among the most visited in the world, with over 13 million visitors combined.
When London's Christmas markets return in 2026
Time Out lists confirmed opening dates for London's winter Christmas markets.
Cenotaph Remembrance Sunday march: timings and route
London's national Remembrance parade forms at Horse Guards Parade, with detachments moving toward the Cenotaph at 10.50am and the march past starting at 11.25am. Whitehall opens to the public from 8am.
Things to do in London this weekend, 7-8 November
Londonist's weekend guide lists what's on across the capital on 7-8 November, including Remembrance Sunday events at the Cenotaph.
Mandarin Oriental ranked world's top luxury hotel brand
Luxury Travel Intelligence has placed Mandarin Oriental first among 20 luxury hotel brands for the fourth year running. The group has two hotels in London, in Mayfair and Knightsbridge.
Jamiroquai announce three O2 Arena nights in London for July 2027
Jamiroquai will play three nights at London's O2 Arena in July 2027 on a tour marking 30 years of 'Virtual Insanity'. General sale starts at 9am on Friday November 13, with an album presale on November 10.
Time Out names the Coach and Horses Soho's best pub
Time Out's food and drink editor Leonie Cooper says the Coach and Horses at 29 Greek Street is the Soho pub to drink at. It ranks second on the magazine's 2026 list of London's 50 best pubs.
When London's major Christmas lights displays switch on in 2026
Time Out London lists the 2026 switch-on dates for the capital's biggest Christmas lights displays, from Leicester Square on November 1 to The Shard on December 1.
Time Out London news: Christmas plans, Tube strikes and road closures
Time Out London's latest news covers Christmas 2026 preparations, Tube strike dates, Remembrance Sunday road closures and a Jamiroquai O2 Arena show in 2027.
Time Out London news covers Christmas plans, Tube strikes and more
Time Out London's news section lists stories on festive events for 2026, Tube strike dates, Remembrance Sunday road closures, museums, a luxury hotel brand and a Soho pub.
City of London Corporation seeks partner for Barking Power Station site
The City of London Corporation is looking for a long-term partner to redevelop the 42-acre former Barking Power Station site in East London. The site is expected to become a major hub for investment and growth.