Harrow Council faces £9.6m deficit despite funding rise
Harrow Council warns a £100m Fair Funding grant isn't enough to cover soaring adult social care and housing costs, leaving a £9.6m shortfall. Discover the impact on local services.
Harrow Council warns a £100m Fair Funding grant isn't enough to cover soaring adult social care and housing costs, leaving a £9.6m shortfall. Discover the impact on local services.
American museums face falling attendance, cancelled grants and political pressure, a new survey reveals. As the US approaches its 250th birthday, institutions safeguarding its history confront an uncertain future.
We tried Mallow's viral Tiramisu French Toast in Borough Market. Discover if the plant-based brunch sensation lives up to its online fame and which dish our reviewer preferred.
Christopher Joell-Deshields, suspended CEO of Pride in London, faces a High Court hearing over contempt allegations for failing to hand over organisation's access details. Read the latest.
A new tourist levy on overnight stays in London could generate £352m yearly. Central boroughs, hosting most hotels, want 50% of the revenue to fund local services. Read the latest analysis.
Aktar Islam, the chef behind Birmingham's two Michelin-starred Opheem, is launching Oudh 1722 in London this March. The restaurant will specialise in authentic Awadhi cuisine from Lucknow. Discover the details.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces Fair Funding changes to help Croydon Council tackle its £1.4bn debt. New measures promise £40m annually for three years. Read the latest.
Hackney has secured the highest volume of startup loans in London, totalling £11.4m. Discover how government-backed funding is fuelling capital's entrepreneurs amid economic challenges.
Pride organisers across the UK confront a severe funding crisis, with events cancelled and charities reporting halved corporate donations. Discover the challenges facing the movement.
New Zoopla data reveals the household income required to purchase an average-priced home across London's boroughs. See the full list and find out if you earn enough.
A severe decline in UK research funding is stalling vital medical breakthroughs. Scientists warn of a 'lost generation' of therapies for cancer and dementia. Urgent government action is needed.
London's creative industry faces a funding crisis. To survive, it must prove its economic value with data and forge cross-sector partnerships, moving beyond cultural silos.
Residents of 14 clifftop properties in Hemsby, Norfolk, have been ordered to evacuate due to the imminent risk of collapse from Storm Goretti. The council warns of a 'weather bomb' accelerating coastal erosion.
A crash investigator dismissed a driver's claim his electric car accelerated on its own, killing a 5-year-old in Borough. The Old Bailey trial continues.
A man in his 30s was pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by a marked Met Police vehicle on an emergency call. The IOPC has launched an independent investigation.
A police incident has forced a partial closure of Borough High Street in London since early Tuesday morning, causing significant disruption to six bus routes. Get the latest traffic updates here.
Hounslow Council launches its first-ever cultural strategy, aiming to win the London Borough of Culture title and £1.35m in funding for 2029. Focus on youth and local assets.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funded NPR and PBS, has formally dissolved after Congress cut $1.1bn. The move threatens local stations and news deserts. Read the full story.
A new wave of architect-designed public toilets is emerging in London, championed by councils and government funds. Could this mark a return of civic pride and address a 40% decline in facilities?
Newham residents avoid a 9% council tax hike after a government funding review. The rise is now set at 4.99%, but cuts to services and increased fees are still planned. Read the full budget details.
A youth worker has had his 54th consecutive employment tribunal claim dismissed, with judges accusing him of using the system to 'get rich fast' and cause deliberate disruption.
Drivers in Hillingdon face disruption as four roads close for utility works in January. One closure in Ickenham will last three months. See dates, diversion routes and details.
A federal judge has halted the Trump administration's move to slash over $230m in homeland security grants from states resisting immigration crackdowns. Read the full ruling details.
Wandsworth Council pledges to keep UK's lowest council tax, rejecting new government powers to raise it above 5% without a referendum. Leader Simon Hogg explains the decision.
Your complete guide to revised rubbish and recycling collection dates across all London boroughs this Christmas and New Year. Find out when to put your bins out.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski accuses Mayor Sadiq Khan of prioritising relations with Keir Starmer's government over fighting for London's funding and needs. Exclusive interview details.
London house prices are falling in half its boroughs, with prime areas like Kensington hit hardest. Discover the data and political drivers behind the capital's property divide.
Colindale Underground station has fully reopened following an 18-month, £29.5m transformation. The upgrade provides step-free access and increased capacity to support the area's 70% population surge. Discover the new look.
Five London boroughs are among six councils given permission to raise council tax above 5% in 2026/27. Some have pledged not to, despite facing major budget gaps. Read the latest on the Fair Funding Review.
Labour MP Oliver Ryan argues third-party litigation funding is becoming a volume-driven model, citing the Post Office scandal where £46m went to funders, not victims. Read his call for reform.