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Department of Health launches ‘largest surge testing operation to date’ in Wandsworth and Lambeth

Virginia Water in Surrey remains top of the Zoopla rich list 

First-time buyers of property in the capital now need a deposit of £132,685

Broadcaster planning to relocate 400 roles to cities around the UK

Police chief faces calls to resign after heavy-handed response to Sarah Everard vigil

Square Mile has potential to be an epicentre of finance and culture

Capital could have a shortfall of more than 5,000 intensive care beds in a fortnight

Health Secretary mulling plans to split capital into two tiers in order to keep West End open

Step out into the capital’s most peaceful and natural areas

Capital city was expected to become a virus battleground but is stemming mass infections

Chelsea property belonged to the family of late executive Arthur Abeles

And other stories from the stranger side of life

A home away from home in the heart of the English capital

Ministers mulling curb on indoor meetings as capital placed on coronavirus watchlist

Mayor to discuss proposals with PM as new data shows infection rates in much of city top those in other areas already in lockdowns

The capital is home to some of the best outdoor dining spots

Financial hubs and commuter towns braced for economic downturn as firms encourage working from home

Here’s some of the best ways to have fun when out and about in the capital

Sadiq Khan allegedly left out of the loop about potential measures to halt second spike in infections in the capital

Security, educational and social opportunities draw Russian elite to the English capital

Property prices have fallen for four consecutive months amid widespread uncertainty

Holland Park under scrutiny by city authorities after local statue vandalised by protesters

Prime minister facing growing pressure to respond to allegations over ‘unlawful’ planning approval

Experts warn that backlog after lockdown freeze may be causing ‘temporary jump’

Home Secretary Priti Patel describes the toppling as ‘utterly disgraceful’ vandalism

Police report says the then London mayor had ‘close association’ with US businesswoman

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 15 May

Rural regions may be released from lockdown earlier than urban areas

High Court hears that Euston tunnels could cause ‘massive structural collapse’

British cities distancing less than many in Europe and the US prior to wider lockdown

Boris Johnson prepared to introduce ‘further and faster measures’ to tackle outbreak

Stabbing incident is being regarded as attempted murder

Where to find the best high-end curry in the capital