Londoners face £20 council tax rise for police and fire
Sadiq Khan's draft budget proposes a £20 annual council tax increase for the average London home, funding a police crackdown on phone theft and fire service upgrades. Read the full details.
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Police divers search lake in Lewisham murder investigation
Specialist police divers comb a South London park lake for clues linked to the fatal stabbing of John Onetufo in Lewisham. Two arrests made. Call 101 with info.
City of London warns of service review after funding slashed
The City of London Corporation warns of a 'bottom up' review of local authority services after a 76% cut in its government funding assessment. Discover the impact on budgets and council tax.
Met Police civilian staff strike suspended over pay offer
A planned strike by thousands of Metropolitan Police civilian staff has been suspended as their union consults on a new pay offer. The dispute centres on a London allowance paid to officers.
Harrow Council faces £9.6m deficit despite funding rise
Harrow Council warns a £100m Fair Funding grant isn't enough to cover soaring adult social care and housing costs, leaving a £9.6m shortfall. Discover the impact on local services.
Trump's Culture Wars Put US Museums in Jeopardy
American museums face falling attendance, cancelled grants and political pressure, a new survey reveals. As the US approaches its 250th birthday, institutions safeguarding its history confront an uncertain future.
300+ Met Police Declare Freemason Membership
More than 300 Met officers and staff have revealed Freemason links as a High Court judge considers a legal challenge to the force's controversial declaration policy. Read the latest.
Met officer sacked for hiding arrest and gun probe
A Metropolitan Police constable has been dismissed for gross misconduct after failing to disclose a drink-driving arrest and a firearms investigation. Read the full details of the case.
Starmer: Croydon 'underfunded for a very long time'
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces Fair Funding changes to help Croydon Council tackle its £1.4bn debt. New measures promise £40m annually for three years. Read the latest.
Met officers sentenced for casino sexual assault
Two Metropolitan Police officers have received suspended sentences for sexually assaulting a woman at a London casino. Read the full details of the case and the judge's condemnation.
Met officer dismissed for assaulting neighbour in parking dispute
A Metropolitan Police officer has been dismissed for gross misconduct after being convicted of assaulting his neighbour during a heated parking argument in East London. Read the full details.
Funding crisis delays life-saving medical research in UK
A severe decline in UK research funding is stalling vital medical breakthroughs. Scientists warn of a 'lost generation' of therapies for cancer and dementia. Urgent government action is needed.
Met Police Vetting Scandal Exposes 131 Failed Checks
A damning review reveals 131 Met Police officers and staff committed crimes after flawed vetting. Dawn Butler MP demands urgent reforms, including a mandatory DNA database for all officers.
Met Police vetting failures let rapists join force
A damning review reveals over 130 Met Police officers, including two serial rapists, committed crimes due to flawed vetting. Read the full report on systemic failures.
Met Police officers 'not properly vetted' in recruitment drive
A damning report reveals thousands of Met Police recruits were not properly vetted amid a national drive to boost numbers, compromising integrity and public trust. Read the full findings.
Met Police Vetting Failures Let Serial Rapists Join Force
A damning review reveals over 5,000 Met Police officers and staff were recruited without proper checks between 2013-2023, allowing predators like David Carrick to remain. Read the full investigation.
Police incident closes Borough High Street, diverts buses
A police incident has forced a partial closure of Borough High Street in London since early Tuesday morning, causing significant disruption to six bus routes. Get the latest traffic updates here.
Met Police staff plan six more strike days in pay row
Met Police call handlers and fleet staff will strike for six days in January, following a 'hugely disruptive' New Year's Eve walkout. The dispute centres on an 'inferior' pay offer compared to police officers. Read the latest.
Public Broadcasting Corporation Dissolves After Funding Cuts
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funded NPR and PBS, has formally dissolved after Congress cut $1.1bn. The move threatens local stations and news deserts. Read the full story.
Met officer on trial after Taser fall leaves man in wheelchair
A Metropolitan Police officer denies grievous bodily harm after Leonard Sandiford was Tasered, fell from a wall, and suffered life-changing spinal injuries. The trial continues at Southwark Crown Court.
Newham Council Tax Rise Reduced After Fair Funding Review
Newham residents avoid a 9% council tax hike after a government funding review. The rise is now set at 4.99%, but cuts to services and increased fees are still planned. Read the full budget details.
Man charged over Kensington Palace trespass allegations
A 39-year-old man faces charges for allegedly trespassing twice on the grounds of Kensington Palace, the occasional home of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Read the full police statement.
Search for missing 13-year-old Abdul in London intensifies
Metropolitan Police appeal for help to find Abdul, 13, missing from Islington for nearly two weeks. Family 'deeply concerned' as temperatures drop.
Judge blocks Trump admin's $230m security grant cuts
A federal judge has halted the Trump administration's move to slash over $230m in homeland security grants from states resisting immigration crackdowns. Read the full ruling details.
London councils allowed large council tax rises from 2026
Five London boroughs are among six councils given permission to raise council tax above 5% in 2026/27. Some have pledged not to, despite facing major budget gaps. Read the latest on the Fair Funding Review.
MP: Litigation funding risks profits before justice
Labour MP Oliver Ryan argues third-party litigation funding is becoming a volume-driven model, citing the Post Office scandal where £46m went to funders, not victims. Read his call for reform.
Croydon gains £120m in Fair Funding review
Croydon Council is set for a £120m funding boost over three years after a historic government review. The new Fair Funding 2.0 model aims to better reflect local need, but the borough's massive debt remains a challenge. Read the full story.
Two arrested in London for 'intifada' protest chants
Met Police arrest two for racially aggravated offences after pro-Palestinian protest chants in Westminster. Force announces new assertive approach following recent terror attacks.
Council Tax Set to Rise as New Funding Formula Unveiled
A new 'Fair Funding' formula reshapes council finances, boosting deprived areas. But with most councils still hiking tax, is the crisis over? Explore the winners, losers, and impact on your bill.
Met and GMP to arrest for 'globalise intifada' chants
London and Manchester police announce a tougher stance on pro-Palestine protests, vowing to arrest those using the phrase 'globalise the intifada'. The move follows antisemitic attacks abroad.
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