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Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:50:26 +0100Andrew Boff outlines vision for future of City Hall
New London Assembly chair Andrew Boff has said that London should have more powers “to make decisions itself”.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 16:30:00 +0100Sadiq Khan makes fresh plea for extension of business support
There are growing calls for the Government to extend financial support to businesses following a delay to the easing of lockdown restrictions.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 11:48:02 +0100Daniel Morgan report: Met corruption 'must be addressed'
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said that he will “hold the Met to account” after a report found evidence of “institutional corruption” within the Metropolitan Police.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:30:00 +0100Fears for nightlife and hospitality as lockdown easing delayed
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has called on the Government to “act urgently” to protect businesses after the Prime Minister announced a delay to the easing of lockdown restrictions.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0100London remembers Grenfell victims four years on
London today marks four years since the Grenfell Tower fire as Mayor of London Sadiq Khan says that “we must ensure nothing like this ever happens again”.
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100City Hall Tories say Mayor is 'failing to build the right homes'
More homes were built in Tower Hamlets than in any other London borough during Sadiq Khan’s first term as mayor, figures have revealed.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 16:46:14 +0100London Assembly calls for review of Building Safety Bill
Sadiq Khan is set to call on the Government to “urgently” review construction safety laws to provide more financial protection for tenants and leaseholders after the Grenfell tragedy.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:48:44 +0100Sadiq Khan: Scrapping Silvertown Tunnel 'not an option'
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said that cancelling the Silvertown Tunnel “is not an option that is sensible”.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 14:13:13 +0100TfL passenger numbers won't hit normal level 'any time soon'
Passenger numbers on TfL services are not expected to return to pre-pandemic levels until at least March next year, according to the head of the network.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100London to host giant public art display to mark Euro 2020
Pavements, roads and buildings across London will be transformed into an outdoor art gallery during the summer as the capital plays host to eight games in the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:07:11 +0100Violence in London below 2019 levels but 'still too high'
Violent crime in London is being “suppressed” below pre-pandemic levels despite a recent increase in incidents, according to a senior Metropolitan Police officer.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100Trial of e-scooter rentals kicks off in London
TfL and London Councils have today launched a trial of e-scooter rentals across London that will last for 12 months.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100E-scooters involved in more than 500 crimes in the past year
E-scooters were involved in more than 500 recorded crimes in London over the past year, according to data from the Met Police.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0100City Hall Labour blocked 'embarrassing' questions to Sadiq Khan
A leaked email has revealed that the London Assembly Labour group blocked questions that could be “deeply embarrassing” to Sadiq Khan in the run up to the mayoral election.
Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:24:56 +0100Half a million Londoners still furloughed, new data reveals
More than half a million Londoners remain on furlough according to provisional data released today by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Thu, 03 Jun 2021 14:06:42 +0100City Hall marks fourth anniversary of London Bridge attack
City Hall has today paid tribute to the victims of the London Bridge terror attack as the capital marks the fourth anniversary of the tragic event.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:45:38 +0100Sadiq Khan announces plan for 'retrofit revolution'
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan today announced plans to tackle fuel poverty and the climate emergency by upgrading London’s social homes.
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:59:09 +0100Transport union slams 'disgraceful stitch up' TfL funding deal
A leading transport union has threatened London-wide industrial action over the Government’s “disgraceful” new funding package for TfL.
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:03:32 +0100Government agrees new £1 billion funding deal with TfL
The Government has today agreed a new £1.08 billion funding package for TfL that will extend financial support to December 11.
Sat, 29 May 2021 21:27:17 +0100Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds marry at Westminster Cathedral
Boris Johnson has reportedly married Carrie Symonds in a ceremony planned in strict secrecy.
Fri, 28 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100TfL introduces new pedestrian priority crossings
TfL has announced that pedestrians will be given priority at 18 road crossings in London as new upgrades are rolled out.
Thu, 27 May 2021 14:20:29 +0100Report calls for rethink of permitted development rights
Local communities in London should be given more say over the future of high streets to prevent further decline, according to a new report.
Thu, 27 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100London Councils: Tackling housing crisis must be 'top priority'
The cross-party London Councils group has said addressing the housing crisis must be the Government’s “top priority” following the release of a new report.
Wed, 26 May 2021 17:10:52 +0100TFL to trial e-scooters in London from June
A 12-month trial of e-scooter rentals in London will begin in June. Transport for London is in charge of the scheme.
Wed, 26 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100New London Assembly members call for Parkrun to resume
Two new London Assembly members have stepped in to assist efforts to resume Parkrun events next month.
Tue, 25 May 2021 16:15:37 +0100Sadiq Khan calls for clarity over Indian variant advice
Sadiq Khan has called on the Government to provide “clarity” over its guidance to people living in areas affected by the “Indian variant” of Covid-19.
Tue, 25 May 2021 11:33:00 +0100Unemployment set to persist in London until 2023, report finds
Employment in London may not return to pre-pandemic levels until 2023 despite strong economic growth this year, according to a new City Hall report.
Mon, 24 May 2021 17:14:31 +0100Londoners invited to vote on new Trafalgar Square sculpture
Londoners are being given the chance to vote for the next piece of art to occupy the iconic fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square.
Mon, 24 May 2021 13:00:00 +0100Sadiq Khan opens Covid memorial garden in East London
A “living memorial” to Londoners who have lost their lives to Covid-19 was today opened in east London by Sadiq Khan.
Fri, 21 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100Mayor visits new Tube station as Northern Line extension nears end
Sadiq Khan visited the new Nine Elms Tube station today as the Northern Line extension nears completion.
Thu, 20 May 2021 17:25:12 +0100City Hall Labour calls for TfL rail devolution
The London Assembly’s Labour group has called on the Government to “urgently reconsider” its plans for overhauling Britain’s rail network.
Wed, 19 May 2021 18:31:31 +0100London has lowest vaccine uptake in England, data reveals
London has the lowest rate of vaccine uptake in England according to data published by Public Health England.
Wed, 19 May 2021 16:30:00 +0100Sadiq Khan visits Yorkshire to show London's role in recovery
Sadiq Khan today visited Yorkshire as he doubled down on his pledge to “build bridges” between London and the rest of the country.
Tue, 18 May 2021 17:16:35 +0100TfL announces June start date for rental e-scooter trial
A 12-month trial of e-scooter rentals in London will begin in June, TfL has today confirmed.
Tue, 18 May 2021 13:00:00 +0100Sadiq Khan launches 'London Eats' as indoor dining returns
Sadiq Khan yesterday (May 17) launched the ‘London Eats’ campaign as indoor hospitality venues welcomed back customers for the first time since January.
Tue, 18 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100Government extends TfL funding deal by 10 days
Transport for London’s emergency funding deal from the Government has been extended until May 28, the Department for Transport has announced.
Mon, 17 May 2021 12:58:42 +0100Businesses call for TfL funding deal extension as lockdown eases
Business leaders in London have urged Sadiq Khan and the Government to agree to an extension of TfL’s emergency funding deal.
Fri, 14 May 2021 15:30:00 +0100Sadiq Khan to push ahead with ULEZ expansion in October
Sadiq Khan has announced plans to push ahead with the planned expansion of the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) later this year.
Fri, 14 May 2021 14:00:00 +0100Opposition "coalition" sees Labour miss out on key Assembly posts
Labour will not have any members sit as chairs or vice chairs of any of the London Assembly’s scrutiny committees following this morning’s annual meeting.
Fri, 14 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100Where does London rank on the UK Prosperity Index?
London contains some of the least prosperous local authorities in the UK, according to a new report.
Wed, 12 May 2021 11:14:00 +0100Trafalgar Square Euro 2020 fan park confirmed by Sadiq Khan
Football fans will be able to watch all of England’s rescheduled UEFA Euro 2020 games at a fan park in Trafalgar Square, Sadiq Khan has confirmed.
Wed, 12 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100Who are the new members of the London Assembly?
There will be 12 new members of the London Assembly this term following the conclusion of the GLA elections this weekend.
Tue, 11 May 2021 10:26:09 +0100Sadiq Khan reveals details of £6 million tourism campaign
Newly re-elected London Mayor Sadiq Khan has revealed details of a £6 million campaign to bring visitors back to London.
Sun, 09 May 2021 11:51:34 +0100Full results for the 2021 GLA elections
Last night, Sadiq Khan was re-elected as Mayor of London for the next three years following a two-day ballot counting process.
Sat, 08 May 2021 23:42:54 +0100Sadiq Khan is re-elected Mayor of London
Sadiq Khan has been re-elected as Mayor of London after beating Conservative rival Shaun Bailey.
Sat, 08 May 2021 20:07:20 +0100London Assembly election latest results as counting nears end
Labour has held on to four of its London Assembly constituency seats as the second day of vote counting begins to wind down.
Sat, 08 May 2021 16:26:42 +0100Sadiq Khan extends lead over Shaun Bailey in mayoral election
Sadiq Khan has extended his lead over Conservative rival Shaun Bailey as the Mayor of London election count enters its second day.
Fri, 07 May 2021 20:50:00 +0100London Assembly Election: The results so far
The Conservative Party has held the London Assembly constituency seat of West Central, as the first election results roll in.
Fri, 07 May 2021 16:35:54 +0100London Mayor election: Sadiq Khan has narrow lead
Sadiq Khan currently has a narrow lead over Shaun Bailey in the early stages of the race to become Mayor of London.
Thu, 06 May 2021 12:04:16 +0100London Mayor and Assembly elections - when to expect results
Voters casting their ballots for the Mayor of London and London Assembly members today will have to wait until the weekend to find out the results.