6 h. ago UK government set to make support for asylum seekers ‘discretionary’

Home secretary expected to change system to deny help to those who can work or who have assetsShabana Mahmood is expected to announce changes to Britain’s asylum system on Monday in an attempt to quell rising fears about immigration.The home secretary plans to amend laws that guarantee housing and financial support to asylum seekers who would otherwise be destitute. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Borthwick hails ‘outstanding leader’ Ford after England topple All Blacks

Ford scores 13 points including two drop goals in victory‘He made brilliant decisions and executed perfectly’Steve Borthwick has paid tribute to the perseverance and character of George Ford after England’s impressive 33-18 victory over the All Blacks. Twelve months ago, Ford narrowly failed to clinch a home victory in this same fixture, but he was a pivotal figure on Saturday as his side gained their revenge with a first win over New Zealand in south-west London since 2012.“George is a brilliant player, an outstanding leader and an even better person,” the head coach said after the fly-half contributed 13 points to seal his team’s 10th successive Test win this year. “I know you like to talk about 12 months ago and the ball hitting a post. But when he pulls on the England shirt he is just such a consistent performer. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Fantastic Ford steers battling England past All Blacks in Twickenham thriller

England 33-19 New ZealandBorthwick’s side clinch a perfect 10 of successive winsA perfect 10 wins in a row is a reliable indicator of a team on the rise. What England really craved, though, was a statement victory to underline just how far they have come in the past 18 months or so. And on a dull grey November afternoon they finally secured it, beating a disappointed New Zealand for the first time in south-west London for 13 long years.They deserved it, too, storming back from 12-0 down to claim the kind of result that rewards all the painstaking hard work of both the players and the management. There were four English tries in all, including two in the final half hour from Fraser Dingwall and Tom Roebuck, as Steve Borthwick’s team become only the ninth England side to cut the All Blacks down to size. Continue reading...

Events

12 h. ago November in South London: your guide to yoga, art and music events

November in South London: your guide to yoga, art and music events  Southwark News

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15 h. ago London and the South East braced for cold snap in wake of Storm Claudia as major incident declared

London and the South East braced for cold snap in wake of Storm Claudia as major incident declared  London Evening Standard

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21 h. ago This buzzy south London neighbourhood is planning a ‘tourist tax’

This buzzy south London neighbourhood is planning a ‘tourist tax’  Time Out

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21 h. ago The buzzy south London borough that is planning a ‘tourist tax’

The buzzy south London borough that is planning a ‘tourist tax’  Time Out

Politics

24 h. ago The best guide to the Christmas markets in south east London this year

The best guide to the Christmas markets in south east London this year  News Shopper

Politics

33 h. ago South London council is owed £1.1 million in unpaid parking fines

One driver owes an astonishing £68,255 after receiving 343 fines

Economics

34 h. ago DO NOT TRAVEL: No train service between London Paddington and Bristol, South Wales owing to Storm Claudia floods

DO NOT TRAVEL: No train service between London Paddington and Bristol, South Wales owing to Storm Claudia floods  Network Rail media centre

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36 h. ago Two south east London fish and chip shops named among best in the country

Two south east London fish and chip shops named among best in the country  This Is Local London

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37 h. ago Adam Peaty 'hunkers down' at Gordon Ramsay's home after skipping sports event in Florida

Peaty made a late night dash to the south London home shared by Gordon Ramsay and his wife Tana after the Olympic athlete's younger brother was arrested over a series of alleged threats.

Politics

37 h. ago Juubi: the new grassroots music collective sparking hope for London’s independent music scene

Juubi: the new grassroots music collective sparking hope for London’s independent music scene  South West Londoner

Culture

38 h. ago Adam Peaty 'bunkers down' at Gordon Ramsay's home after skipping sports event in Florida

Peaty made a late night dash to the south London home shared by Gordon Ramsay and his wife Tana after the Olympic athlete's younger brother was arrested over a series of alleged threats.

Politics

41 h. ago The two south east London Indian restaurants among UK’s best

The two south east London Indian restaurants among UK’s best  News Shopper

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42 h. ago Hojicha – the roasted Japanese tea taking London’s café scene by storm

Hojicha – the roasted Japanese tea taking London’s café scene by storm  South West Londoner

Events

51 h. ago Here glums the bride: Holly Ramsay spotted leaving her parents house with strain of wedding feud clearly taking its toll

Determined not to let an astonishing family feud overshadow her forthcoming wedding to Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty , Holly Ramsey stepped out in south-west London.

Society

57 h. ago The new Wetherspoon pub set to open in south London next month

Coombe Lodge was previously used as a Beefeater before the eatery closed its doors in September

Politics

57 h. ago Resident's mouldy south London home is 'a constant nightmare'

Norah Mensah has accused the local council of failing to take the problems in her flat seriously

Politics

59 h. ago How illegal subletting is helping young renters afford to live in London

How illegal subletting is helping young renters afford to live in London  South West Londoner

Society