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.
Israeli attacks in Gaza kill at least 13, including five children, violating the fragile ceasefire. The death toll since October reaches 425. Read the latest on the escalating tensions.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
A London Assembly Member calls for the capital's £51bn pension pool to increase investment in affordable housing, potentially unlocking thousands of new homes and tackling the housing crisis.
The FCA has fined two former Carillion directors over £370,000 for failing to alert investors to serious financial problems before the firm's 2018 collapse. Read the full details.
The FCA has fined former Carillion finance directors Richard Adam and Zafar Khan a total of £371,700 for making misleading statements. Read the full details of the City watchdog's crackdown.
Reform UK has selected Westminster councillor Laila Cunningham as its candidate for the 2028 London mayoral election. She vows a 'war on crime' and challenges Sadiq Khan's record.
Mayor Sadiq Khan announces two new Superloop express bus services for 2026, connecting North Greenwich to Abbey Wood and Gants Hill to Rainham. Get the full details and maps.
London faces nearly two weeks of rain and sleet from January 7, but temperatures will rise to 8C. Get the full BBC forecast and health alerts here.
London's Severe Weather Emergency Protocol is now active, providing emergency shelter for rough sleepers as temperatures plunge below freezing. The Mayor urges public to use StreetLink to connect vulnerable people with support.
Shadi Khan Saif argues Australia's boycott of Afghan cricket penalises players, not the Taliban. He calls for conditional engagement to support all Afghan athletes.
Electric vehicle drivers in central London must now pay the Congestion Charge as the daily rate rises from £15 to £18. Learn how the new Cleaner Vehicle Discount works and how to pay.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski tells the LDRS it's 'impossible' to separate London's issues from national Labour failures. Read his exclusive City Hall interview.
Crowds lined London's streets for the colourful New Year's Day Parade, featuring 8,000 performers. Mayor Sadiq Khan hails the capital's celebrations as the world's greatest. Read more.
London and Edinburgh welcomed 2026 with stunning fireworks. Over 100,000 watched the Thames display, while Edinburgh's Hogmanay returned with a bang. See the highlights.
London is on track for its lowest homicide tally since modern records began in 2003, driven by a significant fall in knife deaths among young people. Campaigners credit outreach work and tougher laws.
Mayor Sadiq Khan has issued an urgent reminder that tickets are mandatory for the Thames-side New Year's Eve fireworks display. Those without must watch on BBC or from other viewpoints.
New data reveals London's severe construction skills shortage is delaying new builds and forcing buyers to older homes. Discover the impact on the capital's housing targets.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan accepted over £25,000 in freebies in 2025, including Wimbledon tickets, an FA Cup final trip, and a Brazil summit. See the full list and the political reaction.
MyLondon's Broken Homes campaign gains cross-party support, demanding a distance cap on temporary housing, urgent lift repairs, and an end to council bidding wars. Sign our petition.
Sadiq Khan's 2021 pledge to ban gambling ads on London's transport network remains unfulfilled, with firms spending nearly £5m in the interim. The Mayor's office blames a lack of government guidance.
Southwark Council offers Zipcar free parking permits until 2027 in a bid to stop the car-sharing service leaving London. The move aims to protect a vital service for residents and the climate.
Review of Guz Khan's charming BBC Christmas special 'Stuffed', a funny and sweet tale of a family's Lapland holiday. Now available on iPlayer.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan declared London the world's best city on a US talk show, sparking a friendly transatlantic debate. Discover his beans confession and the political subtext.
Guz Khan stars in the BBC's festive 'hidden gem' 'Stuffed', a heartwarming comedy about a mixed-faith family's chaotic Lapland trip. Stream now on iPlayer or catch it on BBC One.
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.