2 h. ago Sadiq Khan could give Londoners flexible working hours during heatwaves as southern England set to sizzle with highs of 34C

Sir Sadiq Khan is looking at whether to provide Londoners with flexible working hours during heatwaves as parts of Britain are set to swelter with temperatures forecast to hit 34C.

Politics

5 h. ago Sadiq Khan accused of 'bleeding motorists dry' as cash grab Congestion Charge hike to cost drivers extra £80million a year

From January, drivers looking to drive into the charging area will pay £18 a day, up from £15 - with electric vehicle owners also liable to pay for the first time.

Economics

21 h. ago Row breaks out as Sadiq Khan says knife crime has fallen in London

London mayor says ‘still a long way to go’ as he highlights fall in crime in recent figures - but critics target long term trend of a rise in knife offences in London

Events

22 h. ago Knife crime and other offences fall in London, says Sir Sadiq Khan

Knife crime and other offences fall in London, says Sir Sadiq Khan  BBC

Events

28 h. ago Dear Britain, it’s now clear: 20mph zones save lives and don’t slow traffic. Implement them | Sadiq Khan

There is too much bluff and bluster on this subject. Ordinary people just want safe streets for themselves and those they love, and we can achieve thatEvery 17 minutes. That’s how often someone is killed or seriously injured in a collision on the UK’s roads. Each and every one of these accidents brings an unbearable loss: for family and friends left mourning the loved ones who have been cruelly stolen from them, and survivors whose injuries can change their lives for ever. When we talk about how we make our roads safer, it’s easy to get distracted by bluff and bluster. But, every time we do, we lose sight of the most important fact: traffic accidents took over 1,600 lives last year, and we have the power to reduce and prevent them.Take speed limits. Rigorous new research published by Transport for London shows the number of people killed or seriously injured on London borough roads reduced by 34% following the implementation of 20mph speed limits, with the number of children killed ...

Politics

49 h. ago Disabled Londoners being failed by 'chronic' shortage of accessible housing, Sadiq Khan warned

Lack of homes for people with access needs to live independently has led to ‘deeply distressing’ conditions, according to chair of London Assembly housing committee

Events

54 h. ago Drivers warned of £425 extra car tax charge following major change

Rachel Reeves announced changes to the Expensive Car Supplement earlier this year.

Events

54 h. ago Summer 2025 has proved why London is the greatest city in the world, writes Sir Sadiq Khan

Summer 2025 has proved why London is the greatest city in the world, writes Sir Sadiq Khan  lbc.co.uk

Politics

59 h. ago Piccadilly line: Calls for Sadiq Khan to explain new train delay

Piccadilly line: Calls for Sadiq Khan to explain new train delay  BBC

Politics

6 d. ago Britney Spears fans SLAM ex Kevin Federline as he plots latest 'cash grab' against the troubled pop star

Federline, 47, irritated loyal supporters of the Grammy-winning singer, 43, as he promised a book that would reveal new details about their past relationship.

Economics

7 d. ago Sadiq Khan’s policing deputy knew half of police front desks closing in London but ‘didn’t say anything’

One angry member at City Hall asked Kaya Comer-Schwartz what the point is of her £151,465-a year role

Events

1 week ago Indian diplomats’ parking, congestion charge fines top £9.2 million in London

Indian diplomats’ parking, congestion charge fines top £9.2 million in London  The Hindu

Economics

1 week ago Will Sadiq Khan lie down to stop Heathrow runway takeoff? | Brief letters

Will Sadiq Khan lie down to stop Heathrow runway takeoff? | Brief letters  The Guardian

Politics

2 w. ago Donald Trump continues feud with Sadiq Khan calling him a nasty person

Donald Trump continues feud with Sadiq Khan calling him a nasty person  BBC

Politics

3 w. ago Mad for it! Oasis, Coldplay, Beyonce and Dua Lipa gigs make London ‘undisputed capital of music’

An estimated 3.6 million fans will have seen a stadium or arena concert in London by the end of the summer

Politics

3 w. ago Judge set to rule on High Court challenge over Wimbledon expansion

Mr Justice Saini is due to hand down his ruling on Monday afternoon.

Events

3 w. ago London's mugging hotspots revealed: Interactive map shows where you're most likely to be targeted by thieves in the Sadiq Khan's lawless city

Some of the recent victims of muggings in London (pictured) include Bridgerton's Genevieve Chenneour, Loose Women's Christine Lampard and Jenson Button's wife Brittny.

Events

3 w. ago Britain is facing 'critical shortage' of HGV drivers with 200,000 extra needed by 2029

There are currently 20,000 vacancies in the industry, but we're going to need an incredible 10 times more than that to keep up with demand

Politics

3 w. ago Sadiq Khan says his mission to Africa will boost London business

Sadiq Khan says his mission to Africa will boost London business  BBC

Events

3 w. ago Supermarket follows Sainsbury's 17% hike by increasing cost of same shopping essential

It comes as food price inflation rose for the third month in a row in June, to its highest level since February 2024

Economics