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TfL projects set to become cheaper thanks to planning and financing reforms
The capital has seen a number of projects greenlighted in recent years, such as the Elizabeth Line, the Northern Line tube extension and the recent DLR extension
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Scheme to stamp out rogue landlords approved by council
From May 2026, most private landlords will need to apply for a licence for each property they let out
MPs celebrate end of two-child benefit cap despite voting not to scrap it last year
Previously, almost all parents were prevented from claiming Universal Credit for more than two children
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Hackney faces ‘complete exhaustion of reserves’ without ‘urgent funding’ in Budget says councillor
Campaigners descended on Hackney Town Hall on Wednesday (26 November), the same day the Chancellor made her Budget
Council’s call for rent controls ‘would not lead to the skies collapsing’
Labour-run Hackney Council said the government needs to go further than Renters Rights Bill by empowering it to cap private rents
Christmas plans in turmoil as 13 east London bus routes impacted by strikes
More than 350 bus drivers are expected to walk out in two 48-hour strikes over the festive period, impacting several routes through Hackney
Lidl shoppers complain 'what a joke' after 'ridiculous' 10p increase for carrier bags
Lidl has increased the price of its plastic carrier bags by 10p (from 30p to 40p), leaving shoppers outraged.
Discontinued Sky product to shut down in coming days - have you received £290 refund?
Sky Live is set to shut down for good on December 4, and customers are entitled to a refund of up to £290.
Aldi Christmas 2025 opening hours confirmed as stores close for three days
Aldi has confirmed its Christmas 2025 opening hours, with stores open until 10pm on December 22 and 23, closing at 6pm on Christmas Eve, and closing fully on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Stores will reopen on December 27.
TfL ‘not on track’ for zero road deaths by 2041 as thousands died on London streets last year
The Mayor of London has pledged to eliminate all deaths and serious casualties outright by 2041 as part of his Vision Zero Action Plan
Disabled man sexually assaulted on train to London Euston
A disabled man has been sexually assaulted on board a train from Liverpool to London Euston.
Savings expert reveals how to protect your cash from the Budget bombshell
"I’m a savings expert – and here’s how to shield your hard-earned cash from the Budget bombshell."
‘There’s real concern’ – Hackney health campaigners hold first rally outside Homerton Hospital
Campaigners have expressed concerns over a potential contract between a Hackney hospital trust and a controversial US data company
Tube chaos sees SEVERE DELAYS on four lines across London - Recap
There are severe delays across the London transport network. Live updates here.
Ant McPartlin sells £6m London mansion after 'planning row' with neighbours
I'm a Celeb presenter Ant McPartlin has reportedly sold his £6 million London home after a "planning row" with neighbours.
Police hunt after man 'touched himself while staring at woman on London train’
A man allegedly touched himself inappropriately over his trousers on a London train while staring at a woman.
Tube chaos as 'animal on track' causes severe delays on Jubilee and Metropolitan line
Chaos has erupted on the London Underground as the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines face severe delays due to an animal on the track.
BT warns thousands of customers over landline shutdowns in these 12 areas
BT has warned thousands of customers of major landline shutdowns in these 12 areas across the UK.
All trains cancelled on central London route after cable theft
All trains are cancelled on a major route into central London after cables were stolen. Live updates here.
Nine social houses to be built on Clapton estate as council tackles housing backlog
The social houses are the first to get the go-ahead of more than 300 the council plans to build in the coming years