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Community Safety · LondonSadiq Khan could gain powers to boost disabled employment
The government is exploring granting Sadiq Khan greater authority to improve employment prospects for disabled Londoners, who have a significantly lower employment rate than non-disabled individuals. Talks are underway as part of a wider push for devolution.
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Policing · City of LondonLondon Mayor Sadiq Khan Raises Concerns Over Police Super-Force Plans
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley has proposed merging England and Wales' 43 police forces into eight to 10 'super-forces'. London Mayor Sadiq Khan is reportedly concerned about the impact on accountability and neighbourhood policing, joining other regional leaders in criticising the plans.
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Mayor Khan granted new licensing powers amid council row
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has received new licensing powers that allow City Hall to intervene in decisions deemed strategically important to the capital. Westminster City Council has labelled the move a 'land grab', while industry bodies suggest it mirrors existing planning call-in powers.
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Mayor Sadiq Khan to decide fate of 1,900 Southwark homes
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, will now decide the future of nearly 2,000 homes across two Southwark developments after the local council refused revised plans from Berkeley Homes. The council cited significant reductions in affordable housing as the reason for refusal.
Southwark4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 45 - Transport Crime · London
Unlawful A20 Speed Limit Fines Raise £6.6m
Transport for London issued over 60,000 speeding fines totalling £6.6 million on the A20 after a temporary speed limit reduction was implemented without formal authority, making the fines technically unenforceable.
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Community Safety · LondonRoss Kemp launches 20th London Poppy Day on Thames
Actor Ross Kemp marked the 20th anniversary of London Poppy Day by launching the 2026 appeal from a Thames Clippers boat. The event aims to raise funds for the Royal British Legion's work supporting serving personnel, veterans, and their families.
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London knife assaults on young people fall 55%
Hospital admissions for knife assaults among young people in London have fallen by 55% since 2019. The Metropolitan Police recorded nearly 14,000 knife-enabled crimes in the year to March 2026, with the Violence Reduction Unit reporting nearly 12,500 fewer victims of violence causing injury.
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Campaigners urge Sadiq Khan to ban AI glasses on Tube
Activists want Sadiq Khan to prohibit Meta AI glasses on the London Underground, citing fears they could exacerbate sexual violence. British Transport Police recorded nearly 600 sexual offences on the network last year.
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Community Safety · BarnetBarnet Council objects to Khan's green belt housing targets
Barnet Council has voiced significant concerns over London Mayor Sadiq Khan's draft London Plan, particularly its proposals for developing green belt land. The borough is tasked with building nearly 33,000 homes, including 7,000 on protected green belt sites.
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Barnet Council Urges Mayor to Amend Draft London Plan
Barnet Council has formally requested that Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan revise his draft London Plan. The council's cabinet agreed on Monday to send a response highlighting significant concerns regarding new housing targets for the borough, the potential release of Green Belt land, and infrastructure capacity.
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Courts · City of LondonPalantir and Mayor Khan end Met police AI contract dispute
Palantir and the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, have settled their legal dispute concerning a £50m contract for AI intelligence processing by the Metropolitan police. The case was due to be heard in the High Court in January.
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Transport Crime · Tower HamletsTower Hamlets issues 996 fines over e-bike parking chaos
Residents in Island Gardens, Tower Hamlets, are frustrated by rental e-bikes obstructing pavements and blocking access. Tower Hamlets Council has issued nearly 1,000 fines to operators in six months, while the Mayor of London seeks new government powers to regulate the sector.
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Cleverly Vows to Resist Burnham's 'Anti-London' Policies
James Cleverly, a leading contender for the Conservative nomination for London Mayor in 2028, has pledged to challenge any government decisions detrimental to the capital. He also criticised current Mayor Sadiq Khan for a perceived lack of strong opposition.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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