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£485m boost for TfL sparks hope for new Bakerloo trains amid criticism over budget shortfalls

The Government’s Budget means that Transport for London (TfL) can begin “exploring” the replacement of trains on the Bakerloo line, Sadiq Khan has said. The...

Sadiq Khan stands firm on ‘floating bus stops’ amid safety concerns for London’s vulnerable road users

Sadiq Khan has refused to bow to pressure from within his own party to “pause” the roll-out of ‘floating bus stops’, amid concerns over...

London firefighters to skip automatic alarm responses in non-residential buildings to enhance efficiency

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has announced that, from today, firefighters will no longer attend automatic alarms in most non-residential buildings – unless they...

Sadiq Khan launches £4.8M plan as London’s rough sleeping crisis escalates

Sadiq Khan has warned that rough sleeping in London will “get worse before it gets better”, as he pursues his goal of ending street...

From humble beginnings to Hollywood connections: The inspirational journey of Frank Khalid

Fukhera Khalid, widely known as Frank Khalid, is a visionary British entrepreneur with a story as captivating as his business empire. Born to Pakistani...

Officials organising London fireworks reject claims the annual event can become a “borderline deathtrap”

Officials organising London’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks rejected claims this week that the annual event can become a “borderline deathtrap”. Senior staff at City Hall,...

Bollywood and Netflix star Manisha Koirala receives warm wishes from HRH Princess of Wales after cancer recovery

Bollywood and Netflix star Manisha Koirala, who famously battled stage IV ovarian cancer, has received ‘warmest wishes’ from HRH The Princess of Wales. In...

Man charged after three people stabbed in Dagenham

A man will appear in court charged with attempted murder after three people were stabbed in Dagenham. Kulvinder Ram, 48, of First Avenue, Dagenham will...
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Sadiq Khan halves funding request for London transport, sees £250m from Labour as a ‘win’

Sadiq Khan has halved the minimum amount of money he is asking for from the Labour Government to fund major transport projects over the...

Tory candidate criticised for “tasteless” remarks on Sadiq Khan’s response to Chris Kaba’s death

A row broke out on Wednesday after Tory leadership candidate Robert Jenrick accused mayor Sadiq Khan of poor judgement by “mourning” Chris Kaba’s death,...

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