Londoners face £20 council tax rise for police and fire
Sadiq Khan's draft budget proposes a £20 annual council tax increase for the average London home, funding a police crackdown on phone theft and fire service upgrades. Read the full details.
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West London Orbital railway gets £400k funding boost
A new north-south rail link for West London moves closer as the Mayor's budget allocates £400k. Construction could begin in 2027, promising jobs, homes, and £300m economic growth.
London's Record Low Business Confidence Blamed on Labour Bill
A new survey reveals London business confidence has plummeted to a record low, with bosses blaming the government's Employment Rights Bill for hiring hesitancy. Discover the impact on the capital's economy and political landscape.
Khan accused of 'gaslighting' over London crime stats
Sadiq Khan rejects claims he 'cherry-picked' falling murder rates to mask rising knife crime. The Mayor and a Tory Assembly Member clash at City Hall. Read the full story.
Vallance: AI to Transform Jobs, Khan Warns of Unemployment
Science Minister Patrick Vallance says AI and robotics will enhance jobs, starting in warehouses. Mayor Sadiq Khan warns of mass unemployment. Read the latest on UK tech policy.
London safety debate: Readers clash over crime stats
Metro readers debate London's safety, arguing soaring 'low-level' crime like phone theft and fare dodging undermines official murder rate statistics. Have your say in the comments.
Khan urges Reeves to bring back tax-free shopping for tourists
London Mayor Sadiq Khan calls on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to reintroduce VAT-free shopping for visitors, claiming it would increase public revenue and keep tourists in the capital longer. #London #Tourism #VAT
London Mayor Warns of AI 'Mass Unemployment' Risk
Sadiq Khan urges ministers to act on AI's threat to London jobs, highlighting a 70% skills shift by 2030. A new taskforce will assess the impact and offer free training.
London Mayor launches AI taskforce to protect jobs
Mayor Sadiq Khan warns AI could cause mass unemployment in London's key sectors. He announces a new taskforce and free AI training for all Londoners to seize the technology's potential.
Khan: AI impact on London jobs will be 'colossal'
Mayor Sadiq Khan warns AI could cause mass unemployment in London and announces a new taskforce and free AI training for all Londoners. Read his urgent plan.
London Mayor Khan: AI a 'Weapon of Mass Destruction' for Jobs
London Mayor Sadiq Khan warns AI could cause mass unemployment in the capital's white-collar sectors. He announces a new taskforce and free training to mitigate the impact. Read his stark warning and proposed solutions.
Khan Supports Freedom Pass Amid 50k-Signature Petition
Mayor Sadiq Khan pledges support for London's Freedom Pass as a review looms and a 50,000-strong petition fights 'cruel' cuts to pensioners' free travel.
Reform UK's Laila Cunningham Launches London Mayor Bid
Reform UK has named Laila Cunningham as its 2027 London mayoral candidate. With polls surging, could Nigel Farage's party win City Hall? Analysis inside.
Khan: AI a 'Weapon of Mass Destruction of Jobs'
London Mayor Sadiq Khan warns AI could trigger mass unemployment without urgent action. He announces free AI skills training and a new taskforce to safeguard the capital's economy.
Sadiq Khan told to help prison leavers into work in London
A London Assembly committee calls on Mayor Sadiq Khan to lead a strategic push to upskill and employ former prisoners, tackling stigma and London's growing unemployment.
London Tourist Tax: £352m Annual Revenue Forecast
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.
London's Theft Crisis: Khan's Safety Claims Challenged
Exclusive data reveals London's theft epidemic with over 90,000 shoplifting cases and a 0.6% charge rate for theft from person. Dr Lawrence Newport urges new priorities for Mayor and Met Police.
London murder rate lowest in over a decade
London's homicide figures for 2025 show a significant drop, with 97 murders marking the lowest rate in over a decade. Analysis reveals the impact of the Violence Reduction Unit and new police tactics.
West London 2,500-home scheme faces Mayor call-in
Campaigners urge Mayor Sadiq Khan to intervene in approved Kensal Canalside development, criticising affordable housing levels and heritage impact. Read the latest.
Rough sleepers face streets as London's cold weather protocol fails
Calls grow for reform of London's emergency cold-weather system as rough sleepers are left exposed during Storm Goretti. Charities demand year-round shelter provision.
Sadiq Khan: London one of world's safest cities
London Mayor Sadiq Khan declares the capital one of the world's safest cities as homicide rates hit a decade low. He also takes a swipe at Donald Trump and praises New York's new mayor. Read the full story.
London homicides fall to lowest level since 2014
London's homicide rate has fallen to a record low of 1.1 per 100,000, lower than New York, Berlin, and Paris. New Met Police data reveals a decade-long decline in violent crime. Read the full analysis.
London homicides fall to lowest level in over a decade
London records just 97 homicides in 2025, the lowest figure since 2014. The capital's murder rate is now lower than New York, Paris, and Berlin. Discover how police efforts are driving the change.
London rough sleeping up 63% as Khan pledges action
Sadiq Khan vows to end rough sleeping by 2030 as new figures reveal a 63% rise over 10 years. The Mayor points to prevention and new 'Ending Homelessness hubs' as solutions.
Reform UK's London Mayor candidate pledges 'Londoners first'
Laila Cunningham, Reform UK's candidate for the 2028 London Mayoral election, pledges a manifesto shaped by a two-year listening tour of the capital. She aims to challenge Sadiq Khan's record.
Tube cleaning outsourced to Mitie despite union criticism
Transport for London awards cleaning contract to Mitie for five years, sparking RMT union fury. Mayor Khan commits to in-house service pilot. Full details on the decision.
London commuters face sharp transport fare increases
Mayor Sadiq Khan announces significant rises for Tube, bus, and congestion charges, diverging from the national rail fare freeze. Discover why Londoners are paying more.
Reform UK names candidate to challenge Sadiq Khan in 2028
Reform UK has selected Westminster Councillor Laila Cunningham to run for Mayor of London in 2028. She pledges to scrap ULEZ, tackle knife crime, and end Tube strikes through automation.
Farage skips PMQs, calls Dulwich accusers 'fantasists'
Nigel Farage avoided the first PMQs of 2025, holding a lengthy press conference where he refused to apologise to former schoolmates and attacked London's safety. Read the full political sketch.
Oxford Street pedestrianisation board holds first meeting
The new Oxford Street Development Corporation has met for the first time, approving budgets and appointing key figures to drive the major London regeneration project forward.
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