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- Crime Data · London
Employers face £60k fine for hiring illegal delivery riders
Companies hiring delivery riders without the legal right to work in the UK could face fines of up to £60,000 per individual. The Home Office has announced new penalties for businesses failing to conduct proper 'right to work' checks.
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Met Police faces data training failures after ICO notice
The Metropolitan Police has received an enforcement notice from the Information Commissioner's Office due to significant data protection training failures. Up to 70 per cent of officers have not completed mandatory training, following incidents that exposed sensitive personal information.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
Community Safety · LondonMayor's Disability Action Plan Criticised for Lack of Ambition
The Mayor of London has launched an action plan aimed at improving life for the capital's 1.2 million Deaf and Disabled residents, but critics say it lacks the necessary ambition and investment to address deep-rooted inequalities.
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Policing · Waltham ForestWaltham Forest Council Condemned Over Immigration Raid Stance
Waltham Forest Council has been criticised by London Assembly members for its decision not to cooperate with Home Office immigration raids. The council stated it is committed to being a 'borough of sanctuary' and protecting vulnerable people.
Waltham Forest3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45- Crime Data · London
London Trading Standards Capacity Critically Eroded by Austerity
London's capacity to tackle illegal vape sales to young people has been critically weakened by years of austerity, a senior official has warned. Funding for trading standards has fallen by 39% since 2010, leaving some boroughs with as few as one officer.
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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.
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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