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Council & Politics · LondonHigh Court dismisses £340m black‑cab claim, Uber wins bid
A High Court judge has thrown out claims totalling about £340 million brought by London black‑cab drivers and two former private‑hire firms, stating the actions were time‑barred. Uber welcomed the decision, while claimants consider their next steps.
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Labour projected to win 59-60 London seats in election poll
A new poll of 6,699 Londoners projects Labour could win 59 or 60 of the capital's 75 parliamentary seats at the next general election. The survey indicates a substantial rise in Labour support and a significant drop for the Conservative and Green parties.
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Council & Politics · LondonEnfield launches 2040 growth plan amid rising unemployment
Enfield Council has introduced its Economic Growth Plan 2040, named Enfield Delivers, aiming to make the borough a leading business hub. This initiative follows a period of rising unemployment and the closure of a significant local factory.
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Mayoral election: Candidates emerge as Khan's plans unclear
As the race for the next London mayoral election heats up, the Conservative party is actively shortlisting candidates. Meanwhile, Peter Murray plans to run as an independent, and the Liberal Democrats have seen two members express interest in the role.
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Council & Politics · LondonRichmond Council rejects Thames Water filming request
Richmond Council has refused Thames Water permission to film in the borough. The decision comes amid widespread opposition to the company's Teddington Direct River Abstraction scheme, which plans to pump treated wastewater into the River Thames.
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Council & Politics · LondonITV expose prompts Hounslow council to condemn Reform UK councillors
ITV’s undercover film captured Reform UK councillors Adam Parkins and David Kerr using vulgar language and dismissive attitudes toward voters. Hounslow Labour leader Shantanu Rajawat called the comments shocking, while the party said some members have been suspended, though it did not confirm the two councillors’ status.
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Council & Politics · BarnetTwo jailed for £1.3m NHS prescription fraud
Jignesh Patel, owner of Wise Pharmacy in Angel Edmonton, and Rahil Patel have been sentenced to six years in prison for a £1.3 million NHS prescription fraud. The pair used 1,639 false prescriptions to obtain high-cost drugs between 2015 and 2017.
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Council & Politics · LondonHavering bin collectors to strike over pay and conditions
Over 40 bin collectors in Havering are set to strike for five days from October 26 to October 30. The Unite union said the action by loaders and drivers, employed by FCC Waste Management, is due to unaddressed concerns over workloads, fatigue, and pay disparities with neighbouring boroughs.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth Council seeks developer partnerships for growth
Wandsworth Council has launched a series of Developer Forums to foster stronger relationships with the development sector. Over 100 industry representatives met with council leaders to discuss unlocking growth and housing delivery.
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Council & Politics · BarnetFamilies demand answers over nursery abuser's return to work
Dozens of families are demanding answers after a former nursery worker, jailed for 56 sexual offences, was allowed to return to his role following a 2021 complaint that was not reported to the police. An independent review is expected in 2027.
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Council & Politics · LondonHavering Council approves £1.4m roadworks charge scheme
Havering Council has approved a new £1.4 million lane rental scheme that will charge firms daily fees for roadworks causing closures. The policy, passed at a cabinet meeting, aims to reduce disruption and encourage better planning, with revenues earmarked for staff and road maintenance.
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Council & Politics · CamdenCamden Council to consider school closure consultations
Camden Council is set to decide on Tuesday, October 20 whether to begin public consultations on the future of four of its schools. The schools are facing challenges due to declining pupil numbers and financial pressures.
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Council & Politics · LondonKey workers could get subsidised homes under mayoral hopeful's plan
Mayoral hopeful Festus Akinbusoye has proposed a plan to offer subsidised housing for Metropolitan Police officers and other key workers for the first three years of their careers in London. The proposal aims to address high rental costs pushing essential staff out of the capital.
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Council & Politics · LondonMOPAC blocks £50m Palantir contract, Met job cuts likely for London residents
Palantir withdrew its High Court action after the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime refused a £50 million contract. The Metropolitan Police now faces a 1,150‑post reduction, with half of those cuts expected to be carried out by AI tools, a change that could affect policing services across Barnet and the wider capital.
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Council & Politics · LondonLondon poll shows 67% would vote to rejoin EU
A YouGov poll released in October 2026 found that 67% of London adults would vote to rejoin the European Union, compared with 44‑50% in other English regions. The result follows calls from the mayor and Labour MPs for a second referendum.
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Council & Politics · CroydonCroydon Council approves £17.5m road upgrades after £1.4m injury payouts
Croydon Council settled 205 personal injury claims costing £1.4 million between 2022 and 2025, rejected 1,008 of 1,213 public liability claims, and has approved a £17.5 million highways improvement scheme for 2026/27 to address safety concerns.
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Council & Politics · BarnetParents demand inquiry into nursery worker's return after abuse
More than 50 families are calling for an independent review into how nursery worker Vincent Chan was cleared to return to his job at a Finchley Road nursery after a 2021 complaint. Chan later filmed himself abusing three-year-old girls.
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Council & Politics · CroydonCroydon Council cancels contract despite 'Good' Ofsted rating
Croydon Council terminated a seven-year contract worth £8.57 million with St Christopher's Fellowship for a children's home. This decision was made despite an Ofsted inspection rating the home as 'Good' overall, a finding that appears to contradict the council's stated reasons for cancellation.
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Council & Politics · LondonHounslow Councillor Satwant Kaur Resigns Whip Amidst Investigation
Hounslow councillor Satwant Kaur has resigned the Conservative whip pending an investigation into undeclared directorships. She is listed as director of two companies, one of which was not declared until July 2026. The move comes amid accusations of hypocrisy from Hounslow Labour.
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Council & Politics · LondonHounslow shops raided for illicit vapes and medicines
Hounslow Council's Trading Standards officers, alongside the Metropolitan Police, raided 14 shops across the borough on September 1. The operation uncovered over 1,000 packets of illicit cigarettes, hundreds of vapes, and unapproved erectile dysfunction medication.
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