66 m. ago Sorry, Trump and Farage – London is no lawless ‘warzone’. Violent crime is lower than ever | Sadiq Khan

Reform’s new candidate for mayor claims people pity Londoners for living in an unsafe capital. But the evidence is clear: we’re making our streets saferLast year, something extraordinary happened in London. As the conversation about crime got even louder, London quietly reached the lowest per capita homicide rate in its recorded history. Even London’s harshest critics have to accept this is impressive progress.For too many, it will no doubt come as a surprise. In recent years, politicians and commentators have sought to spam our social media feeds with an endless stream of distortions and untruths – painting a dystopian picture of a lawless place where criminals run rampant.Sadiq Khan is the mayor of London Continue reading...

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66 m. ago London’s homicide rate drops to lowest in more than a decade

Sadiq Khan says ‘public health’ approach has made the capital one of the safest cities in the western worldLondon’s murder rate has dropped to its lowest in more than a decade with police in the capital and the mayor saying it is now one of the safest cities in the western world.The figures come as those on the radical right criticise the city for having a crime problem, hoping to gain politically from such claims being believed. Continue reading...

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86 m. ago Sadiq Khan rages at critics 'talking London down' after capital's homicide figures revealed

Sadiq Khan rages at critics 'talking London down' after capital's homicide figures revealed  GB News

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6 h. ago Number of homicides in London falls to lowest in over a decade, says Met Police

Number of homicides in London falls to lowest in over a decade, says Met Police  Sky News

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7 h. ago Met reignites feud with Donald Trump after latest crime stats showed homicides in London dropped to lowest rate on record

Metropitan Police Deputy Commissioner Matt Jukes launched a robust defence of London's reputation - criticised by the likes of Donald Trump - after data showed homicides are at to record lows.

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7 h. ago London homicide rate drops to historic low as Sadiq Khan blasts those 'talking city down'

New data shows London's homicide rate is considerably lower than cities including New York, Berlin, Toronto and Philadephia

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24 h. ago Arsenal transfer news: Man City battle for Premier League star as 'talks held'

Arsenal are expected to have a quiet January transfer window after their £250m summer spending, but Mikel Arteta is eyeing summer moves for Marc Guehi, Tino Livramento and Bradley Barcola

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27 h. ago Arsenal transfer news: 'Talks held' with Champions League winner as £60m Man City battle awaits

Although Arsenal expect January to be a fairly quiet month for business, it could be crucial for teeing up some summer deals, while Mikel Arteta has not ruled out transfers this month

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69 h. ago Liverpool transfer news: Arne Slot's Marc Guehi pursuit takes twist as Reds reach agreement

Manchester City are progressing in talks for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi with Arsenal joining the race, while Liverpool have reached verbal agreement to sign defender Mor Ndiaye

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3 d. ago USA midfielder Sam Coffey in talks to join Manchester City from Portland Thorns

Midfielder given permission to fly to EnglandTransfer talks behind her omission from USA squadManchester City are in advanced talks to sign the United States midfielder Sam Coffey from Portland Thorns, the Guardian understands.The 27-year-old has been granted permission to fly to Manchester to try to finalise the move, which multiple sources have said is close to completion, and could give City a big boost in their quest to win a first Women’s Super League title since 2016. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Maduro’s capture had the world’s ear – but Trump returned to petty gripes

Though he also discussed plans to ‘run’ Venezuela, the US president could not resist upending his moment of glory“Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few but what I’d really like to talk about is my disastrous predecessor and some pathetic city mayors,” is what Winston Churchill didn’t say during Britain’s war against Adolf Hitler.On Saturday, Donald Trump fancied himself at his most Churchillian as he hailed the derring-do of US military heroes who toppled Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro in an audacious overnight operation. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Home sales expected to jump significantly in 2026 as experts say a rebound is on the horizon after slowdown

The National Association of Realtors’ prediction hinges on an expected mortgage rate drop to 6 percent in 2026

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8 d. ago Alan Shearer makes telling Enzo Maresca prediction after private Man City job talks

Italian coach Enzo Maresca will be on the lookout for a new job after suddenly leaving Chelsea and has reportedly already had talks with Manchester City over a future role

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1 week ago Astonishing cost of a burger at London NYE fireworks as fuming revellers blast Sadiq Khan’s event as a ‘pointless night’

REVELLERS at London's New Year's Eve fireworks display have taken it to social media to vent their anger over a "pointless night". While many spent the night at home or at bars, around 100,000 people lined the banks of the River Thames to watch the famous fireworks display. But for some, all they remember was...

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1 week ago Five key moments which led to Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea exit from admitting to Man City talks to row with medical team

ENZO MARESCA has left Chelsea after five key moments caused a breakdown in his relationship with the club. The 45-year-old was given the boot on New Year's Day after weeks of internal frustration and confusion - despite winning two trophies last season. SunSport runs you through the five problems which have resulted in Maresca leaving...

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1 week ago Enzo Maresca held Man City talks before bombshell Chelsea exit

Chelsea and Enzo Maresca have parted ways on New Year's Day just days before the club travel to Manchester City in the Premier League

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1 week ago Enzo Maresca leaves Chelsea after holding talks over Manchester City move

Italian departs Stamford Bridge role after 18 monthsMaresca told bosses he discussed replacing GuardiolaEnzo Maresca’s shock departure at Chelsea came after he informed the club that he had held talks with figures associated to Manchester City over replacing Pep Guardiola.Chelsea have been weighed down by uncertainty ever since cracks in Maresca’s relationship with the board became apparent last month, but there is a feeling at Stamford Bridge that the Italian was looking to engineer an exit before a parting of the ways was confirmed on Thursday morning. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Mayor Sadiq Khan blasted over London’s ‘disappointing’ New Year fireworks after ‘advert’ for Wicked shoehorned into show

SADIQ Khan’s New Year fireworks bash sparked fury last night after viewers accused the Mayor of turning London’s biggest celebration into a giant advert for the new Wicked movie. A staggering 100,000 revellers watched on in London and millions more tuned in from home as a huge fireworks display was let off to ring in...

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1 week ago Khan blasted over London’s New Year fireworks as 'ad' for Wicked shoehorned in

Khan blasted over London’s New Year fireworks as 'ad' for Wicked shoehorned in  The Sun

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1 week ago Brits blast Sadiq Khan's 'disappointing' London New Year fireworks after organisers shoehorn in 'advert' for Wicked

The display organised by Sir Sadiq Khan in London featured prominent visuals and songs from Wicked: For Good in a partnership between the Mayor and Universal Pictures.

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