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Reform UK-run Havering Council has withdrawn its 2023 climate emergency declaration. The vote does not itself erase the borough’s 2040 carbon-neutral ambition, but it starts a review that could reshape…
Lucy · 3 min read
Domestic electricity VAT will fall from 5% to zero on 1 October, reducing home charging costs. However, London drivers dependent on public chargepoints will still face 20% VAT, widening concerns…
Adam · 11 min read
The daughter of a Hounslow woman with an inoperable brain tumour says delays, an inaccurate assessment and pressure to accept a care arrangement have overwhelmed the family. The council says…
Adam · 4 min read
Most single bus journeys on participating services outside London will cost no more than £2 throughout 2027, under a government scheme aimed at easing household travel costs. London’s separate Transport…
Jermaine · 3 min read
A UK resident has been placed in precautionary isolation after a possible workplace exposure while supporting the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Health officials say the…
Henry · 3 min read
Hounslow Council is due to vote on higher basic and special-responsibility allowances, including a proposed £75,000 package for council leader Shantanu Rajawat. Conservatives oppose the changes, while Labour says fairer…
Lucy · 3 min read
Four ageing railway bridges in Forest Gate will be replaced in a project running from September 2026 to late summer 2027, bringing prolonged road closures and several weekend shutdowns on…
Ben · 3 min read
Patients receiving botulinum toxin injections have been warned to seek immediate medical help if they develop swallowing, speech or breathing problems, as Britain’s medicines regulator strengthens safety information across all…
Adam · 4 min read
Ministers are considering an additional bank holiday if England win the 2026 World Cup, with Friday, 24 July reported as the most likely date. No holiday has been officially announced…
Adam · 4 min read
London’s Violence Reduction Unit will lead new programmes addressing online abuse, misogyny and escalating disputes, although City Hall’s commissioned research found no statistical link between activity on X and offline…
Ben · 4 min read