Localised civil unrest has been occurring at night in parts of London since 6 August when a protest against the police shooting of a man in Tottenham turned violent. Riot police have been deployed to contain the unrest which has seen vehicles, rubbish bins and buildings set alight and shops looted. At times there have been violent clashes between rioters and the police.

This year, as part of the City of London Festival (1), Barbican Film presents from 1 to 3 July, the New Zealand Film Festival, a showcase of the latest films from New Zealand, along with the best recent releases and shorts.

Volcanic ash clouds from an eruption in Iceland have caused disruption to flights through Scottish airspace. Further disruptions to flights in the United Kingdom and parts of Europe are possible.

Following the cancellation of planned visits to Europe last year and in March due to the Canterbury earthquakes, Prime Minister John Key will travel to the United Kingdom and France next week.