Following the news that they had been found guilty protests against the sentencing of Pussy Riot have broken out at the Russian Embassy in London. The band were arrested after staging an anti-Putin protest. (Here)

Despite the fact there were reports of complaints from West End shops receiving lower custom than expected during the Olympics a new report today says the Games actually improved footfall on London’s high streets. (Here)

Bad news for renters, the price of privately renting is at an all time high in London. The average price paid by renters is now a stonking £725 a month with the average rent rising by 2.9% in the last year. (Here)