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Auditor warns Tower Hamlets Council needs urgent action

External auditors EY have identified ten significant weaknesses at Tower Hamlets Council, warning of a cycle of government intervention without urgent action. The council's leadership says it agrees with the findings.

Food thrown at Crown Jewels display in London protest

The Tower of London was forced to close after activists threw custard and apple crumble at the Crown Jewels display case. Four people were arrested in the protest against inequality. Read the full story.

West London office tower gets co-living conversion

Hounslow Council greenlights plans to transform a vacant West London office block into 394 co-living rooms and 23 social rent flats. The decision includes measures to address pressure on Gunnersbury Station.

Ofcom fines porn firm £1m over child safety failures

Ofcom issues a £1m fine to a pornography company for weak age checks. As threats like deepfakes and AI chatbots grow, experts demand faster action to protect children online. Read the full analysis.

£1.5m Victorian Water Tower for Sale in Woolwich

A unique converted Victorian water tower in Woolwich, London, hits the market for £1.5m. The nine-storey home boasts five bedrooms, two kitchens, and panoramic views reaching Wembley. Explore this historic property.

UK delays China super-embassy decision until January

The UK government has postponed its ruling on China's controversial 'super-embassy' near Tower Bridge to 20 January, aligning with Keir Starmer's planned trip to Beijing. Read the latest on the diplomatic and security implications.

UK delays Chinese 'super embassy' decision again

The UK government has postponed its decision on the controversial Chinese 'super embassy' in London until 20 January 2026. Read the latest on the security concerns and political delays.

NSW to halve e-bike power after fatal collision

New South Wales announces strict new e-bike regulations, halving power and speed limits, following a rider's death in a collision with a garbage truck. Read the full details.

British Gas Christmas Lights Safety Advice

British Gas engineers offer five crucial safety and energy-saving tips for festive lights. Stay safe, save money, and avoid hazards this Christmas season.

Hong Kong fire kills 128, hundreds missing

A devastating high-rise fire in Hong Kong has killed at least 128 people, with 200 missing. Questions mount over safety standards and alleged corruption in the construction sector.

JP Morgan's Canary Wharf to be UK's largest office

JP Morgan Chase announces a massive 3 million sq ft tower in Canary Wharf, set to become Britain's biggest office block and house 12,000 workers. Discover how this £1bn economic boost will reshape London's skyline.

London's Vision Zero road safety target at risk

New figures reveal minimal progress towards London's 2040 zero road deaths target, with just three fewer fatalities in 2024. Campaigners demand urgent action on speed limits and dangerous junctions.

Hong Kong fire kills 55, police cite negligence

A devastating fire in Hong Kong residential towers has claimed at least 55 lives, with over 250 people still missing. Police point to 'gross negligence' as the community rallies to support survivors.

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