The Election Commission said it was recommending the poll due to take place in five weeks' time should be delayed on health grounds.

Sadiq Khan tweeted: 'London's St Patrick's Day celebrations are an annual highlight for many, so I'm incredibly disappointed that this year's event has had to be cancelled.'

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan says that steps could be brought in within a matter of days as the capital is weeks ahead of the rest of the country in terms of the curve of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Some of London's biggest tourists spots have been left empty as stark aerial images reveal eerie shots of Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus sparsely populated because of the coronavirus.

The Mayor of London has hit out at people who continue to go to pubs and use public transport, warning he will 'infringe' their human rights if necessary.

Transport for London will temporarily suspend all road user charging schemes from Monday until further notice, to help critical workers move around the capital during the coronavirus crisis.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has slammed the government for 'not letting him attend Cobra meetings' as he tells Londoners to stay inside amid coronavirus crackdown.

City Hall and No10 have been at loggerheads after commuters complained of packed tubes in breach of social distancing measures to tackle the coronavirus.

A total of 10 public transport workers in London have now died of coronavirus, Sadiq Khan has confirmed. He revealed more than 25,000 people are still working for Transport for London.

A south London bus driver is urging Transport for London and Sadiq Khan to put drivers' lives 'before profit' as the number of TfL workers dying with Covid-19 rise to 18 today. Lorraine, 63, said she is 'frightened'.

NHS nurse Michael Underwood slammed Transport for London and Mayor Sadiq Khan and compared his journey to 'jumping off a cliff.

The Rail, Maritime and Transport union said it would not accept 'unsafe directives being handed down on high' amid claims that rail services will be increased by May 11 or May 18.

The 48-year-old woman, known by her surname Li, was diagnosed yesterday after returning home from London on March 4. Ms Li stayed in the British capital from February 1 to March 4, said Beijing officials.

The 19-year old son of pop legend Madonna and director Guy Ritchie stacked it as he left the London Edition hotel in Soho on Thursday night

Atletico Madrid's players have touched down in London ahead of their Europa League semi-final clash against Arsenal... with Costa and Torres returning to the city they once called home.

Orlando Bloom was without his American fiancée Katy Perry, 35, on Sunday as he attended the Flaunt Magazine and Dunhill party at Bourdon House in London.

Bella Hadid just wrapped her runway stint for New York Fashion Week on Wednesday. And Bella was spotted leaving her NYC apartment on Saturday evening en route to London Fashion Week.

She kept warm in a long black velvet Balenciaga overcoat, which she paired with a ribbed midnight blue turtleneck sweater, while carrying a black leather Burberry purse over her shoulder.

The model, 24, commanded attention in the form-fitting maxi skirt and long sleeved top, which boasted a plunging crisscross neckline

She has reprised her role as Juliet in the Love Actually sequel. And Keira Knightley appeared to be in a reflective mood as she stepped out in London on Thursday, ahead of Red Nose Day.

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Even Keira Knightley can make Chanel look down at heel. The actress, who celebrated her 32nd birthday, visited an east London cafe.

Keira Knightley stepped out in a large grey overcoat and jeans with her hair down looking determined on Tuesday morning as her stalker remained in police custody.

The flawless Pirates of the Caribbean actress didn't bother putting on make-up before stepping out in London on Wednesday afternoon.

Keira Knightley was showing off her vintage sense of style in a quirky navy blue lace dress as she attended a London Film Festival panel on Friday.

Keira Knightley cut a casual figure as she enjoyed a low-key autumnal stroll in London on Saturday.

Keira Knightley was spotted sprinting in London after spray painting a poster as she filmed for her upcoming movie about how the Women’s Lib movement came to prominence.

Keira Knightley exuded a natural glow as she displayed her baby bump during a day out in London on Sunday.

Keira Knightley, 32, looked radiant as she showed off her post-baby body while attending the premiere for Official Secrets  during the BFI London Film Festival on Thursday night.

The Love Actually star, 34, wrapped up warmly against the autumnal chill in an oversized black padded hooded jacket.

The house is just doors away from where Mark confesses his love for Juliet played by Keira Knightley in the film. First listed in September, the house's asking price has reduced by £250,000

The actress, 34, was in high spirits as she kept cosy in an oversized padded coat with loose khaki trousers as she headed to the shops in North London on Wednesday.

The Atonement star, 34, wrapped up warmly in the cool weather with an oversized black padded longline coat.

The Pride & Prejudice star, 34, was seen yawning as she made her way into a parked car in a warm oversized black padded coat.

Conor McGregor won on his return to the Octagon at the weekend, and there have already been suggestions he could face Khabib Nurmagomedov for a second time in the near future.

EXCLUSIVE: Leon Edwards has slammed welterweight rivals Jorge Masvidal and Kamaru Usman for their 'weird WWE' confrontation and is supremely confident of beating Tyron Woodley.

Charlotte Awbery, who went viral with a cover of Shallow on the London Underground, revealed on Lorraine that she used to work as a 'chauffeur and barmaid' while performing on the weekends.

Gareth Bale flew to London to meet with his agent on Monday sparking more speculation that the Wales international remains unsettled in the Spanish capital.

The UK's withdrawal from the European Union has dominated the news since 2016 and Johnson has been the leader of the country since July 24 but Bale appeared to be blissfully unaware of it.

Footage of the pair of reckless drivers was captured on Clapham Road in Lambeth, south London, just after 12.30pm on Saturday, June 15.

Alexanda Kotey, 35, is in custody in northern Syria. Kotey, from London, has been accused of torturing IS hostages and reported that CPS has evidence to charge him with murder.

Kate Hudson looked incredible as she celebrated the launch of her Happy X Nature clothing line at a launch party held at London's Selfridge's department store on Wednesday.

Harry Styles enlisted the help of his new 7ft bodyguard when he was seen strolling out of Kings Cross station, in London on Monday.

Harry Styles, 25, showed off his two bird tattoos on his chest in a low cut t-shirt and open blazer at an exhibition, which was curated by Jefferson Hack, 48, in London on Friday.

The former One Direction star flashed his chest hair and giant moth tattoo as he performed on stage in the eye-catching number.

Harry Styles bought his first house in north London for £3 million aged just 18. Last year he bought the five-bedroom semi across the road and has now paid £4.175 million for the house next door.

Anthea Allen has been a nurse for well over 20 years and thought she had 'seen it all' in her long NHS career. Then came the coronavirus pandemic. She works at St George's Hospital in London.

British researchers modelled how the virus would spread in three scenarios - if Italy stayed in quarantine or if movement returned to pre-lockdown levels by 20% and 40% (shown in red).

Tottenham still remain interested in Valencia midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia as Jose Mourinho is looking to strengthen his squad this summer.

Love Island winners Paige Turley and Finley Tapp looked as if their relationship is going from strength to strength.

Kate, 38, looked elegant in the bespoke Catherine Walker creation as she arrived for a service to mark the 75th anniversary of Auschwitz-Birkenau liberation at Westminster's Central Hall.