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The latest news and updates about the clock tower commonly known as Big Ben, located in Westminster, London. An iconic landmark, it is one of the world's most famous clocks.

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What time will Big Ben chime today and is the restoration finished?

UK November 13, 2022 By Elizabeth Atkin

Big Ben will officially bong again from Remembrance Sunday

UK November 13, 2022 By Jen Mills

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Big Ben to sound again after major refurb that turned clock-face blue

UK November 13, 2022 By Jasper King

HP Sauce to remove scaffolding from Big Ben on iconic label

UK November 13, 2022 By Harrison Jones

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Fireworks light up the London skyline and Big Ben just after midnight on January 1, 2015 in London, England. For the first time thousands of people have bought tickets to stand on the banks of the River Thames near Parliament to celebrate the start of 2015. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

New Year's Eve TV: How to watch the fireworks and Big Ben ring in 2022

TV November 13, 2022 By Nicole Vassell

Cops smash window of police car after mistaking it for a suspicious vehicle

UK November 13, 2022 By Gergana Krasteva

What is the tower called that houses Big Ben?

UK November 13, 2022 By Andrew Gaudion

Big Ben's clock has had a spruce up and now it's blue instead of black

UK November 13, 2022 By Gergana Krasteva

Elizabeth Tower, often known as Big Ben, undergoing restoration work with scaffolding surrounding the Westminster landmark.

Big Ben to ring again early next year after nearly five years of restoration

UK November 13, 2022 By James Hockaday

Protesters seen scaling Parliament scaffolding for second time in weeks

UK November 13, 2022 By Lucy Middleton

epa08169926 Britain's Union flag flies in front of Big Ben in London, Britain, 27 January 2020. Britain is preparing to leave the European Union (EU) on 31 January 2020. EPA/ANDY RAIN

Big Ben will not chime on Brexit day after campaign defeat

UK November 13, 2022 By Elisa Menendez

Boris Johnson (left) and picture of Big Ben under restoration and crowdfunding page for the bid to 'bung a bob for a Big Ben bong' to celebrate Brexit

Boris' Brexit bid for people to pay for Big Ben's bongs is failing miserably

UK November 13, 2022 By James Hockaday

When will Big Ben be finished and will the clock chime on Brexit day?

UK November 13, 2022 By Anna Paul

Big Ben with backdrop of Union Jack and European Union flag

Boris Johnson wants public to 'bung a bob for a Big Ben bong' on Brexit night

UK November 13, 2022 By James Hockaday

BBC Breakfast interviewer Dan Walker with Prime Minister Boris Johnson at Number 10 Downing Street

Boris Johnson says new Iran nuclear deal should be forged by Donald Trump

UK November 13, 2022 By James Hockaday

What time do the New Year's Eve fireworks start on TV tonight?

TV November 13, 2022 By Rachael Martin

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Mario Kart Tour heading to London in next week’s update

Gaming November 13, 2022 By Michael Beckwith

Big Ben Marathon outfit held for ransom after going missing from the pub

UK May 1, 2019 By Martine Berg Olsen

Big Ben to get £61,000,000 St George's cross and blue face makeover

UK November 13, 2022 By Tom Usher

Crown Prince of Dubai hopes Big Ben will 'get well soon’ after seeing the ongoing repairs

UK November 13, 2022 By Jimmy Nsubuga

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