First pictures of new-look Oxford Street as traffic-free era begins

The transformation of Oxford Street has moved from blueprint to reality, as Sadiq Khan implements a greener, pedestrian-first boulevard to last for years to come.

From today, cars, taxis, cyclists and five bus routes are banned from large sections of the capital's busiest shopping street, marking the first phase of a £150 million pedestrianisation scheme designed to revive one of London's most famous retail destinations.