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Young Londoners do not trust the police or feel safe where they live, Met Police told

Too many young Londoners do not trust the police or feel safe in their local area, the Met has been told.

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Tschabalala Self sculpture to be presented on London’s Fourth Plinth later this year

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Shared ownership flaws a “particular” issue for Londoners, Housing Minister admits

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Exciting new collaborative exhibition coming to London Museum Studios!

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Mayor set to fall well short of affordable housing target

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How City Hall’s Vienna-style social housing model will work

10 February 2026

City Hall has launched a massive £1.5 billion intervention to rescue London’s stalled housing market, deploying ultra-low interest loans to replicate Vienna’s gold...

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Love is in the air… More Finsbury Winter Warmers for Valentine’s Day!

12 February 2026

Feel the love this Valentine's Day with a programme of events for children and adults

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Support your local community garden!

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Net-zero plans too expensive right now, says London’s greenest council

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London needs more family-sized and accessible affordable homes, Mayor told

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Camden & Islington LGBT History Month launches for 2026!

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Don’t miss these Finsbury Winter Warmer events next week!

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Night Czar scrapped for expert-led Commission in City Hall bid to revive London’s nightlife

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Conservatives accuse Sadiq Khan of “bus bombshell” for Londoners as Mayor refuses to commit to key bus route renewals

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News from The Peel – The February newsletter is out now!

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Home Office policing reforms could have knock-on effect on Met, Sadiq Khan admits

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Ministers face pressure to speed up regulation after new figures show record number of fires linked to e-bikes and e-scooters

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Population “churn” and fear of NHS prompt low breast cancer screening uptake in London, health experts warn

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22 January 2026

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Sadiq Khan accused of “gaslighting” Londoners over crime statistics

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Bus Lanes and LTNs are slowing down traffic in some parts of London, TfL admits

23 January 2026

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Barts Health NHS Trust paid out millions to women as new figures reveal NHS splashed out almost £100 million on gynaecology-related claims

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Renter’s Rights Act will be “significant” for millions of Londoners – but only if local authorities properly enforce it

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