London murder rate lowest in over a decade
London's homicide figures for 2025 show a significant drop, with 97 murders marking the lowest rate in over a decade. Analysis reveals the impact of the Violence Reduction Unit and new police tactics.
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West London 2,500-home scheme faces Mayor call-in
Campaigners urge Mayor Sadiq Khan to intervene in approved Kensal Canalside development, criticising affordable housing levels and heritage impact. Read the latest.
Rough sleepers face streets as London's cold weather protocol fails
Calls grow for reform of London's emergency cold-weather system as rough sleepers are left exposed during Storm Goretti. Charities demand year-round shelter provision.
Sadiq Khan: London one of world's safest cities
London Mayor Sadiq Khan declares the capital one of the world's safest cities as homicide rates hit a decade low. He also takes a swipe at Donald Trump and praises New York's new mayor. Read the full story.
London homicides fall to lowest level since 2014
London's homicide rate has fallen to a record low of 1.1 per 100,000, lower than New York, Berlin, and Paris. New Met Police data reveals a decade-long decline in violent crime. Read the full analysis.
London murders drop to lowest level in over a decade
London's homicide rate has fallen to a record low after a Met Police blitz on organised crime and expanded use of facial recognition. Discover the strategies behind the 11% drop.
London homicides fall to lowest level in over a decade
London records just 97 homicides in 2025, the lowest figure since 2014. The capital's murder rate is now lower than New York, Paris, and Berlin. Discover how police efforts are driving the change.
1 in 10 NHS Staff Face Violence, Report Shows
Shocking data reveals over 10% of NHS staff in England experienced violence in 2025. Explore the scale of the crisis and the urgent calls for better safeguards and prevention.
Deaf Palestinian man beaten by Israeli settlers in West Bank
Security footage shows dozens of masked Israeli settlers assaulting 67-year-old Basim Saleh Yassin in Deir Sharaf. Witnesses say he couldn't hear warnings to flee. Read the full report on rising settler violence.
London rough sleeping up 63% as Khan pledges action
Sadiq Khan vows to end rough sleeping by 2030 as new figures reveal a 63% rise over 10 years. The Mayor points to prevention and new 'Ending Homelessness hubs' as solutions.
Reform UK's London Mayor candidate pledges 'Londoners first'
Laila Cunningham, Reform UK's candidate for the 2028 London Mayoral election, pledges a manifesto shaped by a two-year listening tour of the capital. She aims to challenge Sadiq Khan's record.
Tube cleaning outsourced to Mitie despite union criticism
Transport for London awards cleaning contract to Mitie for five years, sparking RMT union fury. Mayor Khan commits to in-house service pilot. Full details on the decision.
Man admits strangling wife while children slept
Paul Knight, 36, pleaded guilty to murdering his wife Isobella at their Northamptonshire home. The tragic case highlights the ongoing epidemic of violence against women. Read the full story.
London commuters face sharp transport fare increases
Mayor Sadiq Khan announces significant rises for Tube, bus, and congestion charges, diverging from the national rail fare freeze. Discover why Londoners are paying more.
Reform UK names candidate to challenge Sadiq Khan in 2028
Reform UK has selected Westminster Councillor Laila Cunningham to run for Mayor of London in 2028. She pledges to scrap ULEZ, tackle knife crime, and end Tube strikes through automation.
Farage skips PMQs, calls Dulwich accusers 'fantasists'
Nigel Farage avoided the first PMQs of 2025, holding a lengthy press conference where he refused to apologise to former schoolmates and attacked London's safety. Read the full political sketch.
Oxford Street pedestrianisation board holds first meeting
The new Oxford Street Development Corporation has met for the first time, approving budgets and appointing key figures to drive the major London regeneration project forward.
London pension fund urged to invest more in affordable homes
A London Assembly Member calls for the capital's £51bn pension pool to increase investment in affordable housing, potentially unlocking thousands of new homes and tackling the housing crisis.
Reform announces Laila Cunningham for London Mayor
Reform UK has selected Westminster councillor Laila Cunningham as its candidate for the 2028 London mayoral election. She vows a 'war on crime' and challenges Sadiq Khan's record.
New Superloop bus routes for London in 2026
Mayor Sadiq Khan announces two new Superloop express bus services for 2026, connecting North Greenwich to Abbey Wood and Gants Hill to Rainham. Get the full details and maps.
Domestic Violence Causes Brain Injury Similar to Athletes
A landmark Australian study reveals intimate partner violence causes lasting brain trauma, with 84.2% of survivors suffering both strangulation and concussion. Learn the urgent need for awareness and specialist care.
London's 10-day rain forecast brings a silver lining
London faces nearly two weeks of rain and sleet from January 7, but temperatures will rise to 8C. Get the full BBC forecast and health alerts here.
US's First Domestic Violence Offender Registry Launches
Tennessee creates a landmark public database for repeat domestic abusers. Explore the details of Savanna's Law, its potential impact, and the crucial debate it sparks.
London's SWEP Activated Amid Sub-Zero Temperatures
London's Severe Weather Emergency Protocol is now active, providing emergency shelter for rough sleepers as temperatures plunge below freezing. The Mayor urges public to use StreetLink to connect vulnerable people with support.
London Congestion Charge: New £18 fee hits electric cars
Electric vehicle drivers in central London must now pay the Congestion Charge as the daily rate rises from £15 to £18. Learn how the new Cleaner Vehicle Discount works and how to pay.
Green Leader Polanski Challenges Khan and Labour Government
Green Party leader Zack Polanski tells the LDRS it's 'impossible' to separate London's issues from national Labour failures. Read his exclusive City Hall interview.
Thousands brave cold for London's New Year's Day Parade
Crowds lined London's streets for the colourful New Year's Day Parade, featuring 8,000 performers. Mayor Sadiq Khan hails the capital's celebrations as the world's greatest. Read more.
UK Welcomes 2026 with Spectacular New Year Displays
London and Edinburgh welcomed 2026 with stunning fireworks. Over 100,000 watched the Thames display, while Edinburgh's Hogmanay returned with a bang. See the highlights.
London homicides set for lowest level since 2003
London is on track for its lowest homicide tally since modern records began in 2003, driven by a significant fall in knife deaths among young people. Campaigners credit outreach work and tougher laws.
Anti-knife crime project 'saved' young man's life
A youth worker embedded in a London A&E by the Violence Reduction Unit helped Corrie escape homelessness and crime. Discover how the VRU's public health approach is tackling violence.
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