LBC

LBC, which stands for the London Broadcasting Company, is a national talk and phone-in radio station located in London. It holds the distinction of being the first licensed commercial radio station in the UK, starting its broadcasts on 8 October 1973, just a week before Capital Radio. The launch of LBC also marked the start of IRN's broadcasting, as LBC offered this service to independent local radio stations across the country.

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Russia is ‘laughing’ at UK military drones ‘built to fail’, warns expert behind Ukraine’s drone war

1 day ago | lbc.co.uk | Joseph Draper

Russia is ‘laughing’ at UK military drones ‘built to fail’, warns expert behind Ukraine’s drone war “The Russians will be laughing at how unprepared we are.”. Picture: LBC By Joseph Draper The British and French armed forces risk pouring billions into drone programmes that would 'crash and burn' in real combat, according to a leading British volunteer at the heart of Ukraine’s drone war.
Trump signs sweeping travel ban blocking entry from 12 countries

1 day ago | lbc.co.uk | Frankie Elliott

Trump signs sweeping travel ban blocking entry from 12 countries 5 June 2025, 02:52 | Updated: 5 June 2025, 02:55 President Donald Trump has banned visitors from 12 countries from entering the United States and partially restricted travelers from seven other nations. Picture: GettyDonald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a travel ban on citizens from 12 countries and partially restricted travellers from seven other nations.
All children on universal credit to get free school meals from 2026 in 'historic' Government u-turn

2 days ago | lbc.co.uk | Frankie Elliott

All children on universal credit to get free school meals from 2026 in 'historic' Government u-turn Hundreds of thousands more children across the country will be able to access means-tested free school meals when the provision is extended from September 2026, the Department for Education (DfE) has said. Picture: GettyAll pupils in England whose families claim universal credit will be eligible for free school meals under an expansion of the Government-funded support.
Chelsea snap up £30m striker Liam Delap from Ipswich

2 days ago | lbc.co.uk | Frankie Elliott

Chelsea snap up £30m striker Liam Delap from Ipswich Delap, 22, has signed a six-year contract with the Blues after the release clause in his deal was activated following Ipswich's relegation from the Premier League. Picture: GettyChelsea have completed the signing of striker Liam Delap from Ipswich Town for £30m. Delap, 22, has signed a six-year contract with the Blues after the release clause in his deal was activated following Ipswich's relegation from the Premier League.
Rachel Reeves' winter fuel U-turn could be 'disastrous for economy', former Tory minister warns

2 days ago | lbc.co.uk | Frankie Elliott

Rachel Reeves' winter fuel U-turn could be 'disastrous for economy', former Tory minister warns David Gauke believes the U-turn could cause major issues in the bond market, which contain the financial institutions that lend vast sums of money to the Government every year. Picture: LBC Rachel Reeves' winter fuel payments U-turn could prove to be "disastrous" for the UK economy, former justice secretary David Gauke has warned.
Watch: Meghan and Harry dance in hospital room to induce Lilibet’s birth in never-before-seen video

2 days ago | lbc.co.uk | Frankie Elliott

Watch: Meghan and Harry dance in hospital room to induce Lilibet’s birth in never-before-seen video In the clip, a heavily pregnant Meghan and her husband can seen dancing next to a hospital bed while the track Baby Mama by Starrkeisha plays in the background. Picture: Instagram Meghan Markle has shared a heartwarming video of her and Prince Harry dancing in a hospital room as they try to induce Lilibet's birth.
'We will act accordingly': Israel threatens Greta Thunberg ship heading for Gaza

2 days ago | lbc.co.uk | Asher McShane

Latest World News Two people die after small plane crashes into house in Germany France to ban smoking on beaches, parks and near schools Wildfires tear through Canada as thousands flee their homes US will 'aggressively revoke' visas for Chinese students Hamas Gaza leader Mohammed Sinwar 'eliminated', says Netanyahu New Zealand teen dies in viral 'rugby collision' challenge At least 38 people killed as Israeli strikes on Gaza continue Where are the Chagos Islands? Indian YouTuber arrested for...
Manchester City agree fee with AC Milan for midfielder Tijjani Reijnders

2 days ago | lbc.co.uk | Henry Moore

Manchester City agree fee with AC Milan for midfielder Tijjani Reijnders Tijjani Reijnders of AC Milan. Picture: Getty By Henry Moore Manchester City have agreed a fee with AC Milan for Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders. City are set to pay 55million euros (approximately £46million) for the 26-year-old, who has agreed a five-year contract to move to the Premier League. The formalities of the deal are still to be completed but it appears City have landed their first major summer signing.
Two men charged with murder after boy, 4, dies in Dartford crash

2 days ago | lbc.co.uk | Henry Moore

Breaking News Two men charged with murder after boy, 4, dies in Dartford crash 4 June 2025, 10:54 | Updated: 4 June 2025, 10:57 Breaking News. Picture: Global By Henry Moore Two men have been charged with murder after a car crash involving two trucks killed a four-year-old boy. Patrick Maughan, 53 and Owen Maughan, 27, both from Hill Rise, Darenth, are due to appear at Sevenoaks Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday over the child’s death.
Rachel Reeves unveils £15bn investment in trains, buses and trams as Chancellor ditches 'pro-London' Treasury plan

2 days ago | lbc.co.uk | Henry Moore

Breaking News Rachel Reeves unveils £15bn investment in trains, buses and trams as Chancellor ditches 'pro-London' Treasury plan 4 June 2025, 10:16 | Updated: 4 June 2025, 10:26 Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers a speech during a visit to Mellor Bus in Rochdale. Picture: Alamy By Henry Moore Rachel Reeves has unveiled £15bn in spending for trains, trams and other infrastructure outside of London.