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Around 9.12 million people live in London. The latest official Office for National Statistics estimate puts Greater London’s population at 9,122,909 in mid-2025, making it by far the largest city…
Henry · 15 min read
Reform UK has proposed giving taxpayers a £30 tax credit if they are forced to wait more than 30 minutes for HMRC to answer the phone, as part of a…
Jermaine · 3 min read
Pensioners in London could be asked to provide recent bank statements as part of a new DWP Pension Credit review, as the Government steps up checks designed to ensure payments…
Ben · 3 min read
UK households are set to be encouraged to keep bottled water, tinned food and other essential supplies at home as part of renewed government efforts to improve the country’s preparedness…
Ben · 2 min read
London’s canal network is facing tighter restrictions as prolonged dry weather continues to put pressure on water supplies across the capital. The latest London canal drought water management measures include…
Adam · 2 min read
Iranian hackers shut down a UK power plant for four days in a major cyber attack, according to reports, raising fresh concerns over the vulnerability of Britain’s critical energy infrastructure…
Adam · 7 min read
Jeremy Vine has withdrawn as host of the 2026 Carers UK Awards after criticism from carers and disability campaigners over the way welfare and disability issues have been discussed on…
Olivia · 3 min read
A 79-year-old Bracknell resident discovered a grass snake emerging from his downstairs toilet before removing the unexpected visitor with barbecue tongs and releasing it into his garden. A man in…
Adam · 3 min read
A five-bedroom Victorian home in one of north-west London’s leafier neighbourhoods is being offered as the latest Omaze London House prize, with the eventual winner set to receive a property…
Henry · 6 min read
HM Revenue and Customs has dramatically increased the number of crypto tax warning letters and other compliance messages being sent to cryptocurrency investors as the tax authority steps up efforts…
Jermaine · 7 min read