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14/01/2026

Two council-backed housing and commercial developments require major fire safety upgrades.

13/01/2026

In London, new stores will open in Stamford Hill, Walworth Road and Sutton High Street ➡️ https://bbc.in/49n7vew

13/01/2026

Police have reassured the community there is no ongoing risk after an 18-year-old man has died after a stabbing in Feltham. Two 16-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of murder, while a third man is in custody on suspicion of grievous bodily harm
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13/01/2026

PC Liam Newman, 31, is found not guilty of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm.

13/01/2026

Monzo says it has resolved an issue affecting its mobile banking app on Tuesday afternoon after thousands of customers reported difficulties accessing it.
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13/01/2026

Met Police call handlers, technicians and office staff had been due to walk out for six days ➡️ https://bbc.in/3NjNmNJ

13/01/2026

London is falling behind the rest of the country when it comes to helping prison leavers into work, new figures from the London Assembly show.

Fewer than 1 in 5 people leaving prison find a job within their first six weeks — a gap raising serious questions about support for rehabilitation.

The report found that employers with experience of working with prison leavers highlighted that although negative stereotypes exist, they are not based on facts or experience.

Hina Bokhari, Chair of the London Assembly Economy, Culture and Skills Committee, told BBC Radio London prison leavers are an 'untapped' job market 'waiting for a second chance'

13/01/2026

Membership of the Freemasons or similar organisations became declarable in December ➡️ https://bbc.in/458164c

13/01/2026

One borough said the result was "baffling", questioning how the scores were calculated ➡️ https://bbc.in/49t9C0p

13/01/2026

A group of Labour MPs have urged the government to reject China's controversial plan to build a mega embassy in London, just days before the deadline for the decision.

Nine MPs raise security concerns about the proposed site, just days before the deadline for a decision.

13/01/2026

An "unacceptable" slant on a pavement in north-west London that has been likened to a ski jump is to be fixed after a year-long row over who is responsible.

Camden Council says the slanted path will be levelled after a row with developers over who is to blame.

13/01/2026

Demand for special educational needs and disabilities (Send) support in London has soared, leaving councils stretched and families struggling.

Some parents say navigating the system is complex and exhausting, while experts warn urgent action is needed to make sure every child gets the support they deserve.

The Department for Education said it "inherited a Send system on its knees" and was working on reforms to fix it.