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Tschabalala Self sculpture to be presented on London’s Fourth Plinth later this year

13 February 2026

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Shared ownership flaws a “particular” issue for Londoners, Housing Minister admits

13 February 2026

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Mayor set to fall well short of affordable housing target

12 February 2026

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How City Hall’s Vienna-style social housing model will work

10 February 2026

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Net-zero plans too expensive right now, says London’s greenest council

10 February 2026

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London needs more family-sized and accessible affordable homes, Mayor told

3 February 2026

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Islington council stresses ‘healthy’ finances as it faces criticism over ‘dramatic cuts’

30 January 2026

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Night Czar scrapped for expert-led Commission in City Hall bid to revive London’s nightlife

30 January 2026

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Conservatives accuse Sadiq Khan of “bus bombshell” for Londoners as Mayor refuses to commit to key bus route renewals

30 January 2026

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Home Office policing reforms could have knock-on effect on Met, Sadiq Khan admits

29 January 2026

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Ministers face pressure to speed up regulation after new figures show record number of fires linked to e-bikes and e-scooters

28 January 2026

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Population “churn” and fear of NHS prompt low breast cancer screening uptake in London, health experts warn

28 January 2026

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Housebuilding starts plummet by 84 per cent in 10 years amid housing crisis

27 January 2026

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Bus Lanes and LTNs are slowing down traffic in some parts of London, TfL admits

23 January 2026

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Age UK London launches open letter urging London Councils to protect the Freedom Pass

23 January 2026

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Renter’s Rights Act will be “significant” for millions of Londoners – but only if local authorities properly enforce it

23 January 2026

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What’s in Sadiq Khan’s budget?

22 January 2026

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Farringdon-based psychedelic entrepreneur named one of 2026’s leading UK female founders

22 January 2026

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Londoners split on whether £1.1million spent on new slave memorial is worth the money

22 January 2026

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London’s firefighters face increased stress, anxiety and depression due to “emotionally demanding” call outs

22 January 2026

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More than one in 20 adults in Islington are lonely

19 January 2026

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Barts Health NHS Trust paid out millions to women as new figures reveal NHS splashed out almost £100 million on gynaecology-related claims

16 January 2026

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Sadiq Khan accused of “gaslighting” Londoners over crime statistics

16 January 2026

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Young Londoners do not trust the police or feel safe where they live, Met Police told

Tschabalala Self sculpture to be presented on London’s Fourth Plinth later this year

Shared ownership flaws a “particular” issue for Londoners, Housing Minister admits

Mayor set to fall well short of affordable housing target

How City Hall’s Vienna-style social housing model will work

Net-zero plans too expensive right now, says London’s greenest council

London needs more family-sized and accessible affordable homes, Mayor told

Night Czar scrapped for expert-led Commission in City Hall bid to revive London’s nightlife

Conservatives accuse Sadiq Khan of “bus bombshell” for Londoners as Mayor refuses to commit to key bus route renewals

Home Office policing reforms could have knock-on effect on Met, Sadiq Khan admits

Ministers face pressure to speed up regulation after new figures show record number of fires linked to e-bikes and e-scooters

Population “churn” and fear of NHS prompt low breast cancer screening uptake in London, health experts warn

Housebuilding starts plummet by 84 per cent in 10 years amid housing crisis

Bus Lanes and LTNs are slowing down traffic in some parts of London, TfL admits

Age UK London launches open letter urging London Councils to protect the Freedom Pass

Renter’s Rights Act will be “significant” for millions of Londoners – but only if local authorities properly enforce it

What’s in Sadiq Khan’s budget?

Farringdon-based psychedelic entrepreneur named one of 2026’s leading UK female founders

Londoners split on whether £1.1million spent on new slave memorial is worth the money

London’s firefighters face increased stress, anxiety and depression due to “emotionally demanding” call outs

More than one in 20 adults in Islington are lonely

Barts Health NHS Trust paid out millions to women as new figures reveal NHS splashed out almost £100 million on gynaecology-related claims

Sadiq Khan accused of “gaslighting” Londoners over crime statistics

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