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Families could struggle to bury loved ones locally as London burial space runs out

London is facing a growing shortage of burial space, with 17 local authorities predicted to run out of capacity within the next 15 years. Three...
London

Tories say TfL leaders should not receive bonuses as fare evasion remains high

A senior Conservative campaigner has accused City Hall of rewarding Transport for London (TfL) executives despite fare evasion continuing to cost the transport network...
London

‘My immune system collapsed’: Bus drivers warn of fatigue crisis on London’s roads

London bus drivers are becoming physically ill because of fatigue caused by long shifts, heavy traffic and limited rest breaks, Transport for London (TfL)...
Dining

Demand outstrips City Hall funding as London pushes for more al fresco dining

London boroughs have been left competing for a share of City Hall's £500,000 outdoor dining fund after demand for the programme exceeded the available...
News

Sadiq Khan says social media ban alone won’t stop youth violence

The incoming ban on social media for under-16s will not be enough on its own to tackle youth violence, London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan...
Economy

Sadiq Khan welcomes Burnham’s fiscal devolution plans for London

Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan has welcomed Prime Minister Andy Burnham's plans to hand greater fiscal powers to England's metro mayors, saying the...
Environment

Cleaner air could prevent 44,000 premature deaths in London by 2050, report says

Cleaner air could prevent 44,000 premature deaths and add £2.2bn to London's economy by 2050, new research suggests. A report commissioned by Clean Air Fund...
London

Ministers urged to give TfL full control over driverless taxi trials in London

Ministers are being urged to hand Transport for London (TfL) full control over driverless taxi trials, amid concerns the Government is overriding the capital's...
Economy

Sadiq Khan urges closer EU ties as study predicts £2.9bn boost for London

The Mayor of London has renewed calls for closer ties with the European Union after new research suggested rejoining the bloc could boost the...
London

Met chief dismisses AI regulation concerns, says police already have enough safeguards

The Metropolitan Police Commissioner has defended the force's growing use of artificial intelligence, arguing that officers risk falling behind increasingly sophisticated criminals if they...
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