12 h. ago Car hire giant Zipcar suspends UK operations after being hit by spiralling costs and London's Congestion Charge expansion

Bosses had warned the firm could bow out if Sadiq Khan pressed ahead with abolishing the Congestion Charge exemption for electric vehicles - which came into effect today.

Economics

19 h. ago Hiked Tube train prices and new congestion charges for electric cars come in today as Sadiq Khan's war on motorists continues

The regular daily congestion charge for non-electrified vehicles has also risen for the first time in five years from £15 to £18.

Events

31 h. 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...

Economics

35 h. ago What's it really like at Sadiq Khan's London NYE fireworks? Reveller reveals viewers were 'penned in like sheep' and got 'awful' views

The 12-minute display from the Mayor kicked off at midnight as Brits across the country celebrated the beginning of 2026, and was broadcast on the BBC.

Events

37 h. ago Sadiq Khan turns London Eye into EU flag during fireworks display

Sadiq Khan turns London Eye into EU flag during fireworks display  The Telegraph

Events

38 h. ago Thousands line streets of London for colourful New Year’s Day parade

More than 8,000 performers took part in the display, including marching bands, acrobats and dancers.

Politics

39 h. ago Sadiq Khan brands Donald Trump a bully and vows to stand up to his ‘hatred and bile’

Labour London mayor hits out at the US President’s ‘pathetic name-calling’ and suggests warm meeting with Zohran Mamdani was just the New York mayor’s ‘diplomacy’

Politics

40 h. ago Sadiq Khan forced to defend New Year fireworks after being accused online of REMOVING Star of David

Sadiq Khan forced to defend New Year fireworks after being accused online of REMOVING Star of David  GB News

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42 h. ago Sadiq Khan's London New Year fireworks display is accused of removing Star of David from Israeli flag

Israel's flag could only be seen in the BBC's coverage of the New Year fireworks in London as white with two blue stripes - and the Star of David, which represents Jewish identity, was not visible.

Politics

42 h. 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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43 h. ago Tom Harwood rips into Sadiq Khan's London fireworks display over EU symbolism: 'Foreign flag before our own!'

Tom Harwood rips into Sadiq Khan's London fireworks display over EU symbolism: 'Foreign flag before our own!'  GB News

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43 h. 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.

Events

44 h. ago Sadiq Khan blasted for 'pathetic' EU New Year's firework display

Sadiq Khan blasted for 'pathetic' EU New Year's firework display - 'we left 10 years ago!'  Daily Express

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45 h. ago London New Year 2026 fireworks: Millions thrilled by 'world's greatest' show hailing capital a 'city of hope'

Around 100,000 ticketholders gathered along the Thames to watch the display

Economics

46 h. ago Sadiq Khan addresses London fireworks backlash after fury erupts over 'virtue

Sadiq Khan addresses London fireworks backlash after fury erupts over 'virtue-signalling' flags  GB News

Events

51 h. ago Mayor of London says capital’s New Year celebrations ‘greatest in the world’

The display included nods to England’s Women’s Rugby World Cup triumph, the Lionesses retaining the Euros and Europe’s Ryder Cup win.

Politics

58 h. ago 'Utter calamity!' Martin Daubney launches furious tirade on Sadiq Khan after 'unbelievable' New Year's Eve chaos in London

'Utter calamity!' Martin Daubney launches furious tirade on Sadiq Khan after 'unbelievable' New Year's Eve chaos in London  GB News

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3 d. ago Revealed: All the freebies London mayor Sadiq Khan received in 2025

Two tickets to the British Museum’s Inaugural Pink Ball charity fundraiser are among the freebies enjoyed by London’s mayor

Politics

4 d. ago Nigel Farage targets six councils from under Sadiq Khan's nose in 'earthquake' opportunity to topple London Mayor

Nigel Farage targets six councils from under Sadiq Khan's nose in 'earthquake' opportunity to topple London Mayor  GB News

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5 d. ago Nigel Farage targets Reform's first council victories in London as springboard for ousting Sadiq Khan over his 'terrible' record on crime

The Reform leader has made London a key target in his plans to trigger another political ' earthquake' at the local elections in May.

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