A literature festival has cancelled an appearance by former MP Jonathan Edwards, who accepted a police caution for assaulting his then-wife. The decision was made due to concerns about potential harm and distress caused by the content of Edwards' recently published memoir, which includes his account of the assault. The festival's organizers cited their commitment to inclusivity and literary celebration as the reason for the cancellation, stating that they could not overlook the potential impact on individuals mentioned in the book.

A street art exhibition called the Long Dark Tunnel, backed by Banksy, has been closed after vandals wrote an anti-King message on the building. The exhibition, which opened less than a week prior, was shut down by Arts Arkade due to graffiti stating "f*** the King".

Westminster City Council has suspended busking performances at two pitches in Leicester Square due to a court ruling that ordered the council to stop the "nuisance" caused by buskers. The suspension, which takes effect from April 17 until further notice, applies to both licensed and unlicensed performers, and those who flout the rules may face fines or other penalties. The decision comes after an abatement order was issued against the council by the City of London Magistrates' Court on March 26, prompting the council to explore its grounds for appeal and revise its busking and street entertainment licensing regime.

China has banned imports of Hollywood movies in response to President Donald Trump’s increased US tariffs on Chinese goods, while Europe has decided to pause its countermeasures against U.S. tariffs, giving negotiations a chance according to European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen.