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London homes at high risk of overheating, report warns
Londoners are facing an increasing risk of overheating in their homes, with 75 per cent of social housing stock identified as being at high risk. A new report urges the Mayor to speed up home retrofitting to protect residents from extreme heat.
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Transport & TfL · LondonBus drivers face 'Victorian' conditions, says London Assembly Member
London bus drivers are working in "Victorian" conditions, according to London Assembly Member Keith Prince. He has backed a campaign for a Bus Driver Bill of Rights, citing concerns over fatigue, long hours, and inadequate welfare facilities.
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Local News · LondonOne million London children face heat risk as council urged speed retrofits
A report presented to the London Assembly says more than one million children could suffer health problems as overheating homes become common. The Assembly warned the Mayor to accelerate passive‑cooling retrofits, noting that 75% of social housing is at high risk and 86% of residents report overheating.
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Local News · LondonLondon Mayor urged to speed up home retrofitting to combat overheating
London's homes are not equipped for rising temperatures, with over a million children at risk from overheating. The London Assembly's planning and regeneration committee has called for faster retrofitting of properties to improve resilience against extreme heat.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBan L-plate motorcyclists from commercial deliveries, says London Assembly
London Assembly member Thomas Turrell has called for a ban on motorcyclists with provisional licences undertaking commercial deliveries across the capital. He argues current training is insufficient for professional use, a view shared by the Mayor of London.
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Council & Politics · LondonLondon Assembly backs ban on learner drivers for delivery work
The London Assembly has passed a motion urging the government to ban the use of provisional licences for commercial delivery work. The move aims to improve road safety by ensuring delivery riders hold full driving qualifications.
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Transport & TfL · LondonMayor admits bus driver rules 'not fit for purpose' after heatwave concerns
The Mayor of London acknowledged current regulations fail bus drivers during extreme heat, following reports of pay docking for refusing unsafe vehicles. Nearly 30,000 petitioners demand temperature and fatigue guarantees, while City Hall considers a general 'Bill of Rights' for frontline workers.
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Transport & TfL · LondonLondon Assembly demands TfL oversight of driverless taxi trials
The London Assembly is calling for Transport for London to gain full oversight of driverless taxi trials. This comes as Uber and Wayve seek government permission to transport passengers in the capital as early as 2026, potentially bypassing local regulatory authority.
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Transport & TfL · LondonMinisters urged to transfer driverless taxi trials to TfL by 2026
Ministers face demands to hand control of driverless taxi trials to Transport for London, as firms including Uber and Waymo seek approval to carry passengers in automated vehicles by 2026. TfL warns of risks to London’s devolution powers under current Department for Transport oversight.
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