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“Awful… ineptitude” — what went wrong with the Mayor’s solar power scheme?

The Solar Together scheme was meant to kickstart the capital’s switch to solar power but instead has been beset by delays, leaving many out of pocket and trying to escape the situation. By Anthony France

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‘There are myths that need busting’: Sadiq Khan urges minority ethnic Londoners to donate blood

The Mayor said he hoped to set an example by donating blood himself

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Sadiq Khan urges BAME Londoners to donate blood

London mayor Sadiq Khan has urged black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) people to donate blood, to boost supplies for lifesaving treatments.Mr Khan gave blood himself at City Hall on Tuesday morning in a bid to set to an example for BAME people, who come forward to donate in disproportionately…

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Bankrupt Croydon council to increase council tax by record 15%

Bankrupt Croydon Council has been given special permission by the government to increase council tax by a “staggering” record amount.

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Ulez expansion forces choice between heating and eating or getting around, mayor warned

Bromley and Harrow councils argue against the planned anti-pollution levy, saying it’s the wrong time to hit Londoners’ wallets

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Mayor of London acts to help rough sleepers as temperatures plunge

The Severe Weather Emergency Protocol ensures councils and charities across London open emergency accommodation for homeless people.

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Ulez critic whose son has breathing difficulties hits back at Sadiq Khan’s ‘Tories don’t care’ claims

A Tory politician has hit back at claims from Sadiq Khan that opponents of the ultra low emission zone (Ulez) “do not care” about the impact of toxic air on children.

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Sadiq Khan urges councils to drop opposition to Ulez expansion

The capital’s mayor wrote to the leaders of Bexley, Bromley, Harrow and Hillingdon councils.

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Sadiq Khan warns Tory boroughs against challenging Ulez expansion

Sadiq Khan on Monday warned Tory boroughs seeking to block the expansion of the ultra low emission zone that they faced defeat at the High Court.

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Council tax bills in London’s most expensive borough to rise

Council tax bills in London’s most expensive borough are set to rise by an average of almost £125, it can be revealed.

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Number of problems in social housing ‘only seem to be getting bigger’, campaigner warns

Activist Kwajo Tweneboa said more tenants were reaching out to him for help with their social housing situations

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Tory politician says he would ‘stand up for millennials’ in possible 2024 run against Sadiq Khan

Nick Rogers, a Conservative member of the London Assembly, said he could fight a campaign which addresses the ‘millennial condition’

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‘I often wear a gilet’ - Sadiq Khan follows Martin Lewis’s money-saving tips

The Mayor said he has been following the cash guru’s tips for how to keep his bills low

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Tory council prepares £400,000 fund to fight Ulez expansion in court

A row broke out on Thursday after a Tory borough prepared to spend up to £400,000 fighting the expansion of the ultra-low emission zone. Harrow council’s leaders are set to issue High Court proceedings by February 24 against London mayor Sadiq Khan – and say they will fight the case…

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Councils say they lack funds to enforce stricter limits on wood burners

Local authorities say policing government’s new standards on smoke pollution is beyond their means

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Sadiq Khan says he ‘absolutely regrets’ biggest transport and council tax rises in a decade

The Mayor said he was being “effectively forced” to make the increases by the Government

Evening Standard

Thousands of low-paid cleaners, caterers and security staff on TfL network to get free travel

Around 5,800 contract workers won’t have to pay for travel under plans unveiled by Sadiq Khan

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Low-paid TfL contract staff to get free travel across network

London mayor to adopt scheme for cleaners, catering staff and security guards to help with cost of living crisis

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Penny Mordaunt dismisses claim Sadiq Khan is a ‘dictator’ over Ulez expansion

The Commons Leader disagreed with Tory MP Bob Blackman.

Evening Standard

Ulez protester escorted from City Hall as Martin Lewis raises concerns over timing

A protester was escorted from City Hall on Thursday after challenging London mayor Sadiq Khan on his plan to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) to Greater London.

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Rough sleeping in London rises by 21 per cent in a year

There was a severe increase in the number of people sleeping rough for the first time on the capital’s streets

Evening Standard

Ulez expansion: Tory council sets aside £400,000 for High Court battle against Sadiq Khan’s plan

Harrow council is set to issue High Court proceedings by February 24 against London mayor – and say they will fight the case alone if other Tory boroughs back out

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan ‘gives councils Thursday deadline to agree to ULEZ expansion’

TfL writes to four Tory boroughs to say that signs and cameras will be installed despite threat of legal challenge

The Guardian - UK

Met under pressure not to rehire retired officers with misconduct record

Mayor says officers with misconduct proven against them during career should not return to force

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan urged to spend £1bn to safeguard 200,000 London homes at flood risk

In the summer of 2021 large parts of London saw severe flash floods which caused nine Tube stations to be closed

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