Councils pay £630m to housing middlemen
Exclusive investigation reveals UK councils have spent £633m on rent-to-rent schemes since 2020 as housing crisis deepens. Discover how middlemen profit from desperate local authorities.
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16 Bus Routes Rerouted in Oxford Street Pedestrianisation
London's Oxford Street pedestrianisation moves forward with 16 bus routes facing changes. TfL consultation open for public feedback on the 2026 transformation plan.
Khan Vows to Protect London Free School Meals Funding
Mayor Sadiq Khan commits to safeguarding free school meals for all London primary pupils, saving families £500 per child yearly, despite a £19.2m budget gap.
West Ham Relegation Could Cost Taxpayers £2.5m Annually
Sadiq Khan faces urgent pressure to secure a London Stadium naming rights deal as West Ham's potential relegation threatens a £2.5m annual taxpayer shortfall. Discover the financial stakes.
English Mayors Get Power to Levy Tourist Tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves gives English mayors power to impose a tourist tax on overnight stays, sparking hospitality industry backlash over cost of living concerns.
Sadiq Khan granted new powers for London's nightlife
London's Mayor Sadiq Khan is set to receive significant new powers over the capital's pubs, bars, and transport network in what ministers call the 'biggest transfer of power out of Whitehall' in decades.
Oxford Street car-free plans: New maps revealed
New Transport for London maps show how Oxford Street will become traffic-free, with 16 bus routes set to change. Have your say in the consultation before January 16.
Starmer: Grooming inquiry will cover London fully
PM Keir Starmer commits the national grooming gangs inquiry to leave no stone unturned, including London. Get the latest on the investigation and victim support.
Khan resists TfL fossil fuel ad ban, seeks national guidance
Sadiq Khan faces calls to ban 'harmful' fossil fuel ads on London's transport network but insists national standards are needed first. Read the full debate.
Oxford Street pedestrianisation plan sparks chaos fears
Residents warn of 'catastrophic' consequences as Sadiq Khan's Oxford Street pedestrianisation proposals face backlash. Consultation open until January 16.
Oxford Street plans labelled 'dangerous' and 'unworkable'
Sadiq Khan's Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans face backlash as residents warn of 'catastrophic' traffic diversions. Have your say in the consultation running until January 16.
Bay Area poverty rate jumps to 16.3% in 2023
New data reveals the San Francisco Bay Area's poverty rate surged to 16.3% in 2023, with 1.02 million residents now living in poverty. Discover how the cost of living crisis is affecting California.
Man, 76, killed in Enfield as police launch murder probe
Jalal Khan, 76, died from head injuries after an assault in Ponders End. A 40-year-old man has been charged. Follow for updates on this developing story.
London's affordable housing figures face 'trench digging' probe
Sadiq Khan urged to investigate claims GLA officials told developers to dig trenches to artificially boost affordable housing start numbers. Read the full story.
£1.7bn DLR Extension to Thamesmead Approved
The massive £1.7 billion DLR extension to Thamesmead is officially happening, set to unlock 25,000 homes and slash journey times. Read the latest details and timeline.
First US Ismaili Centre Opens in Houston
Discover the new Ismaili Centre in Houston, a serene architectural masterpiece by Farshid Moussavi for the city's 40,000-strong Ismaili Muslim community. Explore its unique design and cultural significance.
West Ham Relegation Could Cost London Taxpayers
London taxpayers face a potential £2.2m financial hit if West Ham are relegated, adding to a £19.2m budget gap at the GLA. Discover the details of the 'bad deal'.
Six-year-old boy has been homeless his entire life
Alicia and her six-year-old son Aeon have been trapped in unsafe temporary housing for years, highlighting England's growing homelessness crisis. Discover their story and how to help.
London knife deaths lowest since Khan took office
Exclusive analysis reveals knife homicides in London have reached their lowest point since Sadiq Khan became Mayor. Discover the data behind this significant decline.
Islington triples homelessness spending to £15m
Islington Council's homelessness budget soared from £5m to £15m in one year as temporary accommodation demand spikes. Discover how the borough is tackling London's housing crisis.
London Mayor to get power for tourist tax on visitors
Sadiq Khan welcomes powers to implement a London tourist tax, potentially raising £240m annually for city infrastructure. Discover how it would work and what happens next.
Homeless man's 45-year stay after Christmas invite
A Cardiff couple invited a homeless man for Christmas dinner in 1975. He stayed for 45 years, becoming family. Read this extraordinary story of kindness.
London tourism tax could raise £240m annually
London moves closer to implementing tourist levy as Chancellor grants new powers. Discover how the tax could work and its potential £240m economic impact.
Gail Porter on homelessness and Samaritans campaign
TV presenter Gail Porter reveals she avoided Hampstead Heath for years after experiencing homelessness there. She now fronts the Samaritans' winter campaign to help others in crisis.
Akram Khan's Final Tour: Collaborators on His Genius
As Akram Khan Company presents its last touring show Thikra: Night of Remembering, Danny Boyle, Hanif Kureishi and other collaborators share intimate stories about working with the dance visionary.
6 in 7 Children in Poverty in UK Town
In Newport, Middlesbrough, six out of seven children grow up in poverty. Families and local services demand the two-child benefit cap be scrapped as the government prepares a new strategy.
London's £20bn driverless Tube plan faces major hurdles
Sadiq Khan warns automating just three Tube lines could cost £20bn as experts debate feasibility of driverless trains on London's complex network. Discover the future of urban transport.
Lina Khan Joins Mamdani's Transition Team
New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani appoints former FTC chair Lina Khan to his transition team, signalling crackdown on private equity firms accused of raising rents and monopolising healthcare.
Trump tells UK to deploy army to migrant beaches
Donald Trump demands UK sends army to coast, slams Sadiq Khan as 'terrible', and reaffirms $5bn BBC lawsuit. Read the full explosive interview details.
Trump's London crime claims in new Sadiq Khan attack
Donald Trump claims London is dangerously violent with people 'stabbed in the ass', targeting Mayor Sadiq Khan. Explore the facts behind the feud and London's actual crime statistics.
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