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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 · LondonYellow thunderstorm warning issued for London
A 19-hour yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued for Greater London, with predictions of up to 50mm of rainfall in a few hours, increasing the risk of flash floods and disruption.
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Council & Politics · LondonKhan pledges £875k to fight extremism amid hate crime rise
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced an additional £875,000 to combat extremism across the capital. This funding comes as London records significant increases in antisemitic and anti-Muslim hate crimes, with police noting a rise in young people involved in counter-terrorism cases.
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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 · All LondonSadiq Khan: Heathrow expansion case relies on old data
The Mayor of London has stated that the government's justification for expanding Heathrow Airport is based on outdated information from 2015. City Hall's submission to the House of Commons Transport Committee argues that environmental evidence does not guarantee reduced impacts from a new runway.
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Council & Politics · LondonCity Hall housing targets criticised for favouring flats over family homes
London's housing targets are encouraging developers to build too many small flats instead of the family-sized homes the capital needs, according to a report by Conservative Assembly Member Andrew Boff. The current focus on unit numbers may be forcing families to leave the city.
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Transport & TfL · LondonHeathrow expansion could add 22 million car trips a year, Mayor warns
The Mayor of London and Transport for London have warned that Heathrow Airport’s expansion could add 22 million car trips annually, worsening congestion and air pollution in west London. Their submission to the Transport Committee argues the government’s case relies on outdated evidence and risks undermining progress on emissions.
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Crime & Safety · LondonHornchurch Country Park wildfire draws 90 firefighters as smoke spreads
Fourteen fire engines and around 90 firefighters are battling a wildfire at Hornchurch Country Park in Havering. The London Fire Brigade has urged local residents to keep doors and windows closed due to significant smoke. The blaze follows warnings from the Mayor and fire chiefs about record wildfire risks.
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Transport & TfL · LondonBlind residents call for halt to floating bus stops after six injuries in Barnet
Six pedestrians were injured at floating bus stops in London between 2020 and 2022, Transport for London figures show. Blind and partially sighted residents in Barnet say they now avoid buses, opting for taxis instead, as campaigners demand a pause on new schemes until designs are made safe.
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Council & Politics · LondonWest Ham agree London Stadium use for 2029 World Athletics Championships
West Ham United have reached an agreement to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships at London Stadium, securing London’s bid backed by the UK government and Mayor Sadiq Khan. The club says the deal protects its supporters, with any fixture changes confirmed only after its 2029-30 competition status is known.
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Transport & TfL · LondonTfL fare evasion costs £190m as prosecutions halve under Khan
Transport for London lost £190 million to fare evasion last year, while successful prosecutions dropped by half since 2020. Tory councillors blame City Hall for rewarding failure, as Commissioner Andy Lord received £635,533 in total compensation.
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Council & Politics · WestminsterWestminster Council Proposes Ban on Standing in Soho and West End Pubs
Westminster Council has published a draft licensing policy that would ban standing in pubs, require table service only, and refuse new pub and bar applications in Soho and parts of the West End. The mayor of London has criticised the plans as anti-growth, while local groups and businesses warn of damage to nightlife culture.
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Council & Politics · LondonKhan pledges £1.5m for Barnet youth as social media ban looms
Barnet children under 16 will be banned from TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram next year. Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced £1.5 million for summer activities, including football sessions with 11 London clubs, to reduce youth crime during the holidays.
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WorldSadiq Khan dismisses claims Andy Burnham holds anti-London views
Sadiq Khan told the Evening Standard he has seen no evidence that Andy Burnham is anti-London, amid broader debate about political sentiment toward the capital. The discussion follows claims that both left and right harbour negative perceptions of London, often based on rhetoric rather than data.
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Council & Politics · LondonPoll finds Londoners prefer outsider for next Tory mayoral candidate
A poll of 2,021 Londoners suggests the Conservative Party’s next mayoral candidate should avoid ties to the previous government. Former Home Secretary James Cleverly’s potential bid faces scepticism, while business and policing experience are favoured traits. The 2028 election is still four years away.
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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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Council & Politics · LondonBurnham to propose income tax share for London mayors
Andy Burnham will this week outline plans to give London and other English cities a share of income tax revenue, a move praised by Sadiq Khan. The Greater London Authority currently relies on Whitehall for over three-quarters of its £23.9bn budget.
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Council & PoliticsHillingdon Council Fights Mayor's Housing Targets
Hillingdon Council has formally opposed the Mayor of London's draft London Plan, citing concerns over proposed housing targets that would see 61% of new homes built on the borough's Green Belt. Council leaders state this allocation is the largest in the capital and disproportionate to other boroughs.
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Council & Politics · HackneyMayor Launches £1.8bn Plan to Clean London's Rivers
Sir Sadiq Khan has unveiled a £1.8 billion plan to clean up London's rivers and waterways over the next decade. The initiative, launched at Hackney's West Reservoir, aims to make 600km of water bodies swimmable and support wildlife.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council rejects Khan’s Green Belt plans for seven stations
Barnet Council has told Sadiq Khan he cannot change Green Belt boundaries after the mayor’s draft London Plan identified seven train stations in the borough as potential development sites. The council says no direct talks have taken place with City Hall on the proposals.
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