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Sadiq Khan
London Crime News has published 35 stories involving Sadiq Khan, from August 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
LatestLondon seeks more devolved powers despite Whitehall reservations
London faces continued hurdles in gaining devolved powers from Whitehall, according to Deputy Mayor Howard Dawber. Despite Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government granting new authorities, reservations persist within some central government departments regarding the extent of local control.
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Crime Data · LondonKhan demands fiscal powers, housing funds, police boost from Burnham
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has presented Prime Minister Andy Burnham with three key budget demands: increased fiscal devolution, funding for housebuilding, and greater support for public services like the Met Police. Khan stated London has lost a third of its core funding over 14 years.
London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 75 · Hype 20- Crime Data · London
Burnham: VAT to be removed from London electricity bills next week
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced that VAT will be removed from London electricity bills starting next week. He also confirmed a significant housing funding package for the capital and stated his support for Mayor Sadiq Khan.
London3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 - Community Safety · London
London school exclusions fall 14% following Inclusion Charter
London's school exclusion rates have dropped by 14 per cent in the last academic year, with a 7 per cent decrease in suspensions and a 2 per cent fall in absenteeism. The Mayor's Violence Reduction Unit has invested £1.4 million to support the charter's implementation.
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Crime Data · City of LondonSadiq Khan demands more funding for London policing
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has outlined three key demands for the upcoming Autumn Budget, including sustainable funding for housebuilding and increased investment in core public services like policing. Khan stated that core funding for services has decreased by a third over the past 14 years.
City of London4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45- Violent Crime · London
Spiking incidents rise at London house parties, Met Police report
The Metropolitan Police has reported a 20% increase in spiking incidents across London over the past year, with a notable rise in cases occurring at house parties. Offenders are reportedly using a wider range of substances, including drug-laced vapes and common medications, to target victims.
London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 45 
Community Safety · LondonLondon schools see fewer exclusions with £1.4m Charter investment
London's schools have seen a significant reduction in pupil exclusions and suspensions, attributed to the city's Inclusion Charter. City Hall has invested £1.4 million to support the initiative, which aims to keep young people in education and out of gangs.
London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 71 · Hype 40- Latest
Daughter urges Sadiq Khan to curb ‘monster’ SUVs after parents killed
A London woman whose parents were killed by a speeding SUV is campaigning for stricter controls on the vehicles. Claire Corkery wants Sadiq Khan and TfL to introduce tougher regulations and ban advertising for large SUVs across the transport network.
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Community Safety · LewishamLewisham and Greenwich councils to decide on 800-home Deptford development
Councillors in Lewisham and Greenwich will vote next week on plans for over 800 homes in tower blocks at Deptford Reach. The scheme, proposed for land by Deptford Creek, has divided planning officers.
Lewisham3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 67 · Hype 45- Courts · City of London
Sadiq Khan sworn into House of Lords while remaining London Mayor
Sadiq Khan has been sworn into the House of Lords after receiving a peerage in Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation honours. There is no rule preventing him from holding both positions, and his team indicates he will remain Mayor until at least 2028.
City of London4 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 45 
Courts · City of LondonSadiq Khan takes House of Lords seat after calling for its abolition
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is to be sworn into the House of Lords as Lord Khan of Tooting. The move follows his previous calls for the upper chamber's abolition, drawing criticism from Reform UK's London mayoral candidate.
City of London3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 45
Courts · City of LondonSadiq Khan wrongly convicted of car tax offence
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan was wrongly convicted of failing to pay car tax. The conviction was overturned after it was found he did not own the vehicle, prompting calls for reform of the Single Justice Procedure.
City of London4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 60
Courts · City of LondonMayor criticises courts for punishing domestic abuse victims
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has criticised fast-track courts for convicting domestic violence victims over unpaid household bills. He stated that women are being prosecuted for minor debts due to controlling partners or fleeing abuse, calling for urgent reform of the Single Justice Procedure.
City of London4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Community Safety · WestminsterWestminster Council Urges Mayor Khan for More Police and Transport
Westminster Council has formally requested that Mayor Sadiq Khan enhance public transport and increase police presence in the West End. The council's consultation revealed significant worries from residents and businesses regarding crime and the impact of transport cuts on the area's nightlife.
Westminster4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 72 · Hype 30
Community Safety · LondonMayor announces £15.6m fund for safer London streets
Mayor Sadiq Khan has launched a £15.6 million fund to enhance safety in London's streets and public spaces. The initiative, part of a wider £37 million strategy, will support improvements like better lighting and CCTV, informed by the experiences of women and girls.
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Courts · LondonSadiq Khan's emails to be searched in Palantir Met AI deal dispute
Palantir is suing the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (Mopac) after it blocked a £50 million artificial intelligence deal with the Metropolitan Police. The High Court will now search Sadiq Khan's emails and texts from September 2025 to May 2026.
London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50
Courts · LondonHigh Court orders search of Sadiq Khan’s emails in £50m Palantir dispute
The High Court has ordered a search of Sadiq Khan’s emails and messages as part of a legal battle over MOPAC’s decision to block a £50m contract between the Met Police and Palantir. The firm claims the decision was unlawful, while MOPAC argues the Met failed to follow procurement rules.
London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
Courts · LondonSadiq Khan car tax conviction withdrawn after DVLA error
A car tax conviction against the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has been formally withdrawn by the DVLA. The case was dismissed at Hereford Justice Centre after it emerged the vehicle was wrongly registered in the Mayor's name.
London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 65
Courts · City of LondonSadiq Khan fined £340 for untaxed Nissan Micra he denies owning
The Mayor of London was convicted in absentia under the Single Justice Procedure for failing to tax a 24-year-old Nissan Micra. Khan, who denies owning the vehicle, was fined £220, ordered to pay £85 in costs, and must settle a £35.84 unpaid tax bill within 28 days.
City of London4 min readTrust 55 · Craft 60 · Hype 30
Courts · City of LondonBritish Museum hosted Peter Thiel for private Bayeux Tapestry viewing
The British Museum privately hosted tech billionaire Peter Thiel for a viewing of the Bayeux Tapestry on 18 August. The visit, hosted by the museum's director of development, occurred before the tapestry's public opening and raised concerns among staff about light exposure and Thiel's public associations.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Community Safety · LewishamLewisham Mayor Shrivastava marks 100 days, tackles fly-tipping and housing
Lewisham Mayor Liam Shrivastava has passed his first 100 days in office, focusing on tackling fly-tipping, reviewing cooperation with immigration enforcement, and challenging London Mayor Sadiq Khan's housing policies. The council has also cleared thousands of fly-tips and issued fines.
Lewisham3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 40- Policing · London
Met Police Boost E-Bike Fleet to 25 to Tackle Criminals
The Metropolitan Police has increased its fleet of crime-fighting electric bikes from five to 25. This expansion is intended to help officers pursue and apprehend criminals who use e-bikes and mopeds for offences, contributing to a significant reduction in phone thefts.
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Violent Crime · NewhamInquest opened into death of 13-year-old Faud Adebanjo at Royal Victoria Dock
An inquest has been opened into the death of 13-year-old Faud Oladapo Adebanjo, who drowned in Royal Victoria Dock on June 29. The teenager entered the water to retrieve a football. A full inquest is scheduled for January.
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Khan pledges £875k to combat extremism amid hate crime rise
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced £875,000 in new funding to combat extremism in the capital. This comes as antisemitic hate crimes have risen 24% and anti-Muslim hate reports have doubled compared to previous periods.
London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45 
Community Safety · LondonLondon Ulez Cuts Pollution, Boosts Children's Lung Health
Children's lungs have grown larger and stronger since London introduced restrictions on the most polluting vehicles. The city's Ultra-Low Emission Zone (Ulez) has been credited with drastically reducing nitrogen dioxide levels.
London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 40
Policing · LondonLondon Assembly backs ban on learner drivers for delivery work
The London Assembly has passed a motion urging the government to prohibit the use of provisional licences for commercial delivery work. The proposal, put forward by Assembly Member Thomas Turrell, also seeks an expiry cap on Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) certification.
London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Community Safety · BarnetBarnet faces highest housing target in London under draft London Plan
Barnet has been assigned the highest housing target in London under the draft London Plan, requiring 32,730 new homes between 2028 and 2038. The plan also designates areas like Mill Hill and Chipping Barnet as growth locations and proposes building 7,000 homes on green belt land.
Barnet4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 65
Transport Crime · LondonLondon Assembly calls for ban on L-plate riders for food delivery
The London Assembly has called for a ban on provisional licence holders undertaking commercial food delivery work. A motion proposed by Assembly Member Thomas Turrell also seeks an expiry cap on Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) certification due to safety concerns.
London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Violent Crime · CroydonAndre Aderemi murder: Mother demands local youth hubs in Croydon
Yemi Hughes, whose 19-year-old son Andre Aderemi was murdered in Croydon in 2016, has criticised the lack of local youth facilities in the borough. She says small, neighbourhood hubs would give young people safe alternatives to crime and reduce violence like the attack that killed her son.
Croydon6 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50
Crime Data · LondonLondon homicide rate falls to 1.1 per 100,000 as stop and search finds rise
London’s homicide rate dropped to 1.1 per 100,000 people in 2025, the lowest since records started, the Metropolitan Police reported. Stop and search operations in July 2026 found evidence in 36% of cases, the highest rate on record.
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Community Safety · WestminsterWestminster Council moves to close Charing Cross soup kitchen over safety fears
Westminster Council has threatened to shut down a weekly soup kitchen in Charing Cross, citing noise, litter, and public safety concerns. The charity running the service says council demands, including a costly waste disposal licence, are making it 'impossible' to continue supporting homeless residents. Residents have complained about antisocial behaviour linked to the gatherings.
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Transport Crime · LondonFare evasion costs London £190m a year as prosecutions halve
London loses £190 million annually to fare evasion, with successful prosecutions dropping from 29,113 in 2020 to 14,406 last year. TfL aims to cut evasion to 1.5% by 2030, while critics demand more enforcement and higher barriers across the network.
London5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 52 · Hype 55
Community Safety · WestminsterWestminster Council’s standing-drinker policy sparks Soho pub closures warning
Westminster City Council’s draft licensing policy proposes reducing standing capacity in Soho and West End pubs to ease pavement crowding. Pub owners warn of closures and job losses, while Mayor Sadiq Khan and Downing Street criticise the plans. The consultation closes on 9 August.
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Transport Crime · LondonTfL fare evasion costs £190m as prosecutions halve since 2020
Transport for London lost £190m to fare evasion last year, with prosecutions dropping from 29,113 in 2020 to 14,406. A Westminster councillor claims senior staff bonuses are unjustified while evasion rises, calling for more enforcement officers and higher barriers.
London5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 70
Community Safety · Enfield£1.5m London youth safety fund backs Godwin Lawson football tournament
A £1.5 million funding boost from City Hall will expand summer youth safety programmes, including the annual football tournament held in memory of Godwin Lawson, the 17-year-old from Enfield stabbed in Stamford Hill in 2010. The money supports workshops and matches for 150 young players.
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