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Woman killed after bus crash near Tesco among 86 casualties in three months

Over 80 people killed/injured in London bus crashes in 3 months.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan 'confident' November Tube strikes will be called off

Negotiations between TfL and transport unions seek to avert scheduled strikes and address various demands amicably.

Woman killed after crash at bus station among 86 casualties in three months

London buses involved in multiple fatal incidents, including a woman in her 70s at Walthamstow bus station and Catherine Finnegan at Victoria station.

Map shows all north London road deaths last year

Transport for London reported 33 road fatalities in north London in 2023, with Enfield having the highest number at 12.
TfL data indicates a 6% decrease in road deaths in London compared to the previous year, with pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists being the most vulnerable.

A map shows where the next 'Superloop 2' north London bus routes could go

London Mayor plans to double Superloop bus services in north London, adding new routes to improve public transportation and connectivity.

This map shows where the next 'Superloop 2' bus routes could go in east London

London Mayor Sadiq Khan plans to double Superloop express bus services to 20, connecting more people to key locations and making journeys quicker and more convenient.

Woman killed after bus crash near Tesco among 86 casualties in three months

Over 80 people killed/injured in London bus crashes in 3 months.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan 'confident' November Tube strikes will be called off

Negotiations between TfL and transport unions seek to avert scheduled strikes and address various demands amicably.

Woman killed after crash at bus station among 86 casualties in three months

London buses involved in multiple fatal incidents, including a woman in her 70s at Walthamstow bus station and Catherine Finnegan at Victoria station.

Map shows all north London road deaths last year

Transport for London reported 33 road fatalities in north London in 2023, with Enfield having the highest number at 12.
TfL data indicates a 6% decrease in road deaths in London compared to the previous year, with pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists being the most vulnerable.

A map shows where the next 'Superloop 2' north London bus routes could go

London Mayor plans to double Superloop bus services in north London, adding new routes to improve public transportation and connectivity.

This map shows where the next 'Superloop 2' bus routes could go in east London

London Mayor Sadiq Khan plans to double Superloop express bus services to 20, connecting more people to key locations and making journeys quicker and more convenient.
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Sadiq Khan to voice opposition to Donald Trump during New York visit

Khan plans to endorse Kamala Harris and address Trump's policies during his NY visit, aiming to boost London’s profile and green initiatives.

Plans to pedestrianise London's Oxford Street have been announced

Oxford Street pedestrianization plans are moving forward to revitalize the area and boost London's economy post-COVID.

A Pair Of Baby Beavers Have Been Born At The Site Of The West London Reintroduction Project

The Ealing Beaver Project in West London has successfully welcomed the birth of two baby beavers, a significant milestone for urban wildlife regeneration.

London's public spaces get 12m funding from mayor

The London Mayor allocated 12m to improve public spaces across the capital, focusing on climate resilience and creating new green spaces, walking, and cycling routes.
#protests

Anti-ULEZ activists charged with 'harassing Sadiq Khan' at his home

Four anti-ULEZ activists charged with harassing Sadiq Khan at his home.

Met police chief faces calls to quit after officer's openly Jewish' comment at protest

Ministers call for accountability against Metropolitan police for officer's anti-Semitic comments.

Anti-ULEZ activists charged with 'harassing Sadiq Khan' at his home

Four anti-ULEZ activists charged with harassing Sadiq Khan at his home.

Met police chief faces calls to quit after officer's openly Jewish' comment at protest

Ministers call for accountability against Metropolitan police for officer's anti-Semitic comments.
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Sadiq Khan makes history by winning third term as Mayor of London

Sadiq Khan wins historic third term as Mayor of London.

Sadiq Khan gives speech after being elected London mayor for third term video

Sadiq Khan re-elected as Mayor of London with 61.2% of the vote.

Having a Mayor: We now have a Mayor!

Sadiq Khan wins a historic third term as London mayor.

Sadiq Khan wins historic third term as London mayor

Sadiq Khan re-elected as Mayor of London for a historic third term.

Sadiq Khan Heads for 3rd Term as London Mayor

Sadiq Khan set to win London Mayor election for a historic third term with a clear margin.

Madame Tussauds has unveiled a waxwork of Sadiq Khan

Madame Tussauds meticulously creates lifelike wax sculptures, with the latest addition being London Mayor Sadiq Khan.

Sadiq Khan makes history by winning third term as Mayor of London

Sadiq Khan wins historic third term as Mayor of London.

Sadiq Khan gives speech after being elected London mayor for third term video

Sadiq Khan re-elected as Mayor of London with 61.2% of the vote.

Having a Mayor: We now have a Mayor!

Sadiq Khan wins a historic third term as London mayor.

Sadiq Khan wins historic third term as London mayor

Sadiq Khan re-elected as Mayor of London for a historic third term.

Sadiq Khan Heads for 3rd Term as London Mayor

Sadiq Khan set to win London Mayor election for a historic third term with a clear margin.

Madame Tussauds has unveiled a waxwork of Sadiq Khan

Madame Tussauds meticulously creates lifelike wax sculptures, with the latest addition being London Mayor Sadiq Khan.
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Mayor told to more than double homes built in London

London Mayor asked to double new home targets to 80,000 annually.
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Sadiq Khan wants two-child benefit cap scrapped 'as soon as government can'

Mr. Khan supports child poverty policy change through official channels rather than rebelling MPs.

Housing crisis: Gove to relax planning rules over mayor's 'failure'

The government plans to make it easier to develop brownfield sites in London to address the housing shortage.
A review found that the complexity of the London mayor's planning rules has hindered house-building.

Sadiq Khan wants two-child benefit cap scrapped 'as soon as government can'

Mr. Khan supports child poverty policy change through official channels rather than rebelling MPs.

Housing crisis: Gove to relax planning rules over mayor's 'failure'

The government plans to make it easier to develop brownfield sites in London to address the housing shortage.
A review found that the complexity of the London mayor's planning rules has hindered house-building.
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London is getting a brand-new fleet of electric double-decker buses

London Mayor Sadiq Khan approved a deal with Chinese manufacturer BYD for 100 electric double-decker buses, aiming to reduce emissions and costs.

Sadiq Khan to meet Pope Francis week and hail benefits of Ulez

London Mayor Sadiq Khan to meet Pope Francis at the Vatican to discuss climate action efforts
Khan aims to highlight London's strategies and challenges in addressing climate change globally.
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Labour declares victory in London mayor race as Sadiq Khan expected to be re-elected

Labour expects Sadiq Khan to be re-elected as London Mayor
Mr. Khan won four out of fourteen wards, facing some dissatisfaction
Allegations of Islamophobia affected both Tory and Labour candidates' campaigns

London mayoral election: Capital awaits result amid signs of close race between Sadiq Khan and Susan Hall

Turnout fell in Labour strongholds while rising in Tory areas, indicating a potentially close race for London Mayor.

Labour declares victory in London mayor race as Sadiq Khan expected to be re-elected

Labour expects Sadiq Khan to be re-elected as London Mayor
Mr. Khan won four out of fourteen wards, facing some dissatisfaction
Allegations of Islamophobia affected both Tory and Labour candidates' campaigns

London mayoral election: Capital awaits result amid signs of close race between Sadiq Khan and Susan Hall

Turnout fell in Labour strongholds while rising in Tory areas, indicating a potentially close race for London Mayor.
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#elections

How to register to vote in the 2024 London mayoral election

Sadiq Khan aims for third term as London Mayor
Challenger Susan Hall's focus on crime and policing

Sadiq Khan wins majority in Wandsworth and Merton in 2024 Mayoral election

Sadiq Khan is the right candidate for a third term as London Mayor, confidently supported by Keir Starmer.

How to register to vote in the 2024 London mayoral election

Sadiq Khan aims for third term as London Mayor
Challenger Susan Hall's focus on crime and policing

Sadiq Khan wins majority in Wandsworth and Merton in 2024 Mayoral election

Sadiq Khan is the right candidate for a third term as London Mayor, confidently supported by Keir Starmer.
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Sadiq Khan faces anxious wait for London mayor result

Sadiq Khan faces competition amid low voter turnout and criticism over motoring policy and Gaza stance.
#affordable-housing

Housing activists urge London mayor to save Clockwork Orange estate

Residents on Lesnes estate in Thamesmead are resisting plans for their homes to be demolished and are urging the London Mayor to save the brutalist 1960s estate.

Susan Hall: Who is the Tory London mayoral candidate planning to recruit more police

Susan Hall, Conservative candidate for London mayor, promises to scrap Ulez expansion, prioritize building affordable homes, recruit more police, and focus on green choices for Londoners.

Housing activists urge London mayor to save Clockwork Orange estate

Residents on Lesnes estate in Thamesmead are resisting plans for their homes to be demolished and are urging the London Mayor to save the brutalist 1960s estate.

Susan Hall: Who is the Tory London mayoral candidate planning to recruit more police

Susan Hall, Conservative candidate for London mayor, promises to scrap Ulez expansion, prioritize building affordable homes, recruit more police, and focus on green choices for Londoners.
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#brian-rose

Ex-Wall Street banker Brian Rose declares he will stand again for London mayor

Brian Rose, founder of London Real, plans to run for London mayor again after getting 1.2% of the vote in 2021.
Rose aims to bring a fresh perspective by focusing on citizen's rights, freedom of speech, and making London a crypto-first city.

London Real Party candidate for mayor is Wall Street banker turned broadcaster

Brian Rose criticizes political focus over substance in London mayoral race.

Ex-Wall Street banker Brian Rose declares he will stand again for London mayor

Brian Rose, founder of London Real, plans to run for London mayor again after getting 1.2% of the vote in 2021.
Rose aims to bring a fresh perspective by focusing on citizen's rights, freedom of speech, and making London a crypto-first city.

London Real Party candidate for mayor is Wall Street banker turned broadcaster

Brian Rose criticizes political focus over substance in London mayoral race.
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London Mayoral Green Party candidate pledges to make capital car-free' by 2028

Zoe Garbett, Green Party candidate for London Mayor, aims to make central London car-free by 2028 if elected.

'Superloop 2': Sadiq Khan unveils plan to double express bus network if re-elected

New routes expanding Superloop services proposed by London Labour mayor, enhancing connectivity and efficiency through consultation process.

Sadiq Khan confirms creation of London-owned housing developer if he wins re-election

City Hall-owned housing developer to address housing shortages and tensions between stakeholders.

Former Lib Dem candidate Siobhan Benita urges voters to back her old opponent Sadiq Khan

Former Lib Dem candidate Siobhan Benita endorses Sadiq Khan for London Mayor.
Sadiq Khan seen as crucial choice against Tory candidate Susan Hall in mayoral race.

Susan Hall refuses to condemn Boris Johnson for exploring 'pay-per-mile' charge

Ms. Hall criticizes Sadiq Khan for exploring pay-per-mile charge
Ms. Hall emphasizes she would not consider road user charging if elected as mayor.

A new Pride flag design was flown in London & the internet hates it

The London Mayor's new Pride flag design combines elements from different LGBTQ+ Pride flags.
The new flag stirred up mixed reactions, with some supporting and others criticizing the design.

Fenwick's old West End store could be getting a controversial makeover - with a rooftop garden

Historic England raises concerns over partial demolition of iconic department store for office block conversion with retail space.
Property developers aim to retain 75% of historic facades while reducing retail space for office conversion, facing objections from London Mayor and Historic England.

Next Mayor needs far bigger share of tax take', major London business group says

The Mayor and boroughs in London keep only 7% of tax revenues compared to 50% in New York.
Business group urges greater devolution of tax revenues to the Mayor of London for investment in the regional economy.

Two by-elections to take place on May 2

Two council by-elections in Hackney coincide with the London Mayor vote on May 2.
Nomination papers for the by-election must be submitted by April 5, and voter registration deadline is April 16.
#election-campaign

Khan tells Labour mayoral election still a two-horse race

Sadiq Khan's re-election as London mayor is not guaranteed despite a significant lead in polls.
The introduction of voter ID laws could potentially impact Labour's vote by 5%.

Sadiq Khan launches attack on 'divisive' Tory rival Susan Hall as mayoral race gets personal

Sadiq Khan describes Susan Hall as the most divisive candidate the Tories have ever put up in London.
Khan emphasizes the importance of unity over division in a tough mayoral election contest.

Khan tells Labour mayoral election still a two-horse race

Sadiq Khan's re-election as London mayor is not guaranteed despite a significant lead in polls.
The introduction of voter ID laws could potentially impact Labour's vote by 5%.

Sadiq Khan launches attack on 'divisive' Tory rival Susan Hall as mayoral race gets personal

Sadiq Khan describes Susan Hall as the most divisive candidate the Tories have ever put up in London.
Khan emphasizes the importance of unity over division in a tough mayoral election contest.
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Laurence Fox's Barred From London Mayor Race Over Invalid Paperwork

Laurence Fox's bid for London mayor was blocked due to invalid paperwork
Fox alleged pure political corruption as the reason behind his exclusion

London Mayoral elections: Count Binface to stand and pledges to 'take the trash out'

Stunt candidate Count Binface running for London Mayor
Pledges include croissant price cap and renaming London Bridge

Sadiq Khan warns rising cost of living is fuelling crime in London

Sadiq Khan highlights impact of living costs on crime rates in London
Mayor calls for a national strategy to address causes of crime
#peoples-question-time

City Hall public meeting moved online due to fears for Sadiq Khan's safety

The next People's Question Time session in London will be held online due to safety concerns.
The decision to move the event online comes after disruptive behavior at the previous session.

Critics warn Sadiq Khan virtual question time event will 'send damaging signal' to Londoners

The People's Question Time event with London Mayor Sadiq Khan has been moved online for safety reasons.
Previous incidents of hostility towards the Mayor at live events prompted the decision to switch to an online format.

City Hall public meeting moved online due to fears for Sadiq Khan's safety

The next People's Question Time session in London will be held online due to safety concerns.
The decision to move the event online comes after disruptive behavior at the previous session.

Critics warn Sadiq Khan virtual question time event will 'send damaging signal' to Londoners

The People's Question Time event with London Mayor Sadiq Khan has been moved online for safety reasons.
Previous incidents of hostility towards the Mayor at live events prompted the decision to switch to an online format.
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Network Rail reveals 140million plan to tackle Elizabeth line disruption west of Paddington

Network Rail announced a 140 million plan to address issues on the Elizabeth line west of Paddington.
No additional taxpayer funding requested for the plan.

Institutional racism in the police isn't fake or woke it's real, warns Sadiq Khan

Institutional racism in the police is a real and concerning issue
Progress has been made, but there is still a significant way to go to address racism in the police

Lee Anderson's 'divisive and dangerous' rant against Sadiq Khan condemned by Tory and Labour MPs

Tory MP Lee Anderson faced backlash for claiming Islamists controlled London Mayor Sadiq Khan.
Conservative mayoral candidate, party peers, and shadow health secretary condemned Anderson's divisive remarks.

Labour vote down proposals for an Erasmus style exchange scheme for London

London Liberal Democrats proposed London Erasmus-style programme.
Labour Group voted down the proposal for funding the programme.

Jeremy Corbyn 'extremely unlikely to run for London Mayor' says brother Piers

Piers Corbyn believes Jeremy Corbyn unlikely to run for London mayor.
Piers Corbyn removed from City Hall, denies planning to disrupt Mayor's Question Time.
#air-pollution

Cleaner air for London's children as air filters to be rolled out to first 200 schools in the capital

London Mayor plans to install air filters in 200 schools to tackle pollution.
Decrease in schools with illegal NO2 pollution credited to Mayor's bold actions.

Four in 10 would leave London to escape toxic air

F our in 10 Londoners are considering leaving the capital to escape toxic air pollution, a poll claimed on Wednesday.New research revealed that 39 per cent of people would move out of the capital in search of cleaner air the highest number of any region in the country.This was followed by Birmingham (36 per cent) and the North West (29 per cent), covering Manchester and Liverpool.

Cleaner air for London's children as air filters to be rolled out to first 200 schools in the capital

London Mayor plans to install air filters in 200 schools to tackle pollution.
Decrease in schools with illegal NO2 pollution credited to Mayor's bold actions.

Four in 10 would leave London to escape toxic air

F our in 10 Londoners are considering leaving the capital to escape toxic air pollution, a poll claimed on Wednesday.New research revealed that 39 per cent of people would move out of the capital in search of cleaner air the highest number of any region in the country.This was followed by Birmingham (36 per cent) and the North West (29 per cent), covering Manchester and Liverpool.
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#brexit

Eurostar: Calls to sort upcoming passport checks

London's mayor is calling for urgent resolution of passport check issues at Eurostar post-Brexit.
The new biometric border control system at St Pancras International is deemed inadequate and could cause long delays.

Sadiq Khan calls for young people to be free to move around EU for first time since Brexit

London Mayor Sadiq Khan calls for youth mobility agreement with EU to allow young people to freely move to and from the EU after Brexit.
Khan advocates for new rules to allow young people to study, travel, and work in key sectors of the economy.

Eurostar: Calls to sort upcoming passport checks

London's mayor is calling for urgent resolution of passport check issues at Eurostar post-Brexit.
The new biometric border control system at St Pancras International is deemed inadequate and could cause long delays.

Sadiq Khan calls for young people to be free to move around EU for first time since Brexit

London Mayor Sadiq Khan calls for youth mobility agreement with EU to allow young people to freely move to and from the EU after Brexit.
Khan advocates for new rules to allow young people to study, travel, and work in key sectors of the economy.
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Sadiq Khan launches a new 8.7 million service to help small businesses grow and develop

London Mayor launches £8.7m service to support small businesses
Programme aims to work with over 12,000 small businesses by March 2025

Susan Hall: Tory London Mayor candidate admits not knowing bus fare prices

Tory London Mayor candidate Susan Hall doesn't know the price of bus fares in London.

A Giant Vegas-Style Sphere in London? Don't Bet on It.

Madison Square Garden Entertainment has withdrawn its proposal to build a Sphere in London due to political rivalries.
The Sphere was blocked by London's mayor due to concerns about light pollution and health impacts on residents.

Sadiq Khan urges Londoners to donate to his winter rough sleeping campaign

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has launched a winter rough sleeping campaign to help those sleeping on the streets during the festive season.
Donation points have been installed at 35 locations across the city, and Londoners have given more than £700,000 to rough sleeping charities since 2017.
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Sadiq Khan 'misled London public over ULEZ benefits'

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has drafted a report claiming that London Mayor Sadiq Khan misled the public about the benefits of the ultra low emission zone (Ulez)
The draft report found that Transport for London (TfL) advertisements about the Ulez were misleading because they did not clarify that claims about nitrogen dioxide levels were based on estimates or modelled scenarios, not actual figures
TfL is expected to strongly challenge the draft conclusions

MSG Sphere Stratford: Developer abandons London version of Las Vegas venue after Sadiq Khan blocks plans

MSG's executive chairman, James Dolan, criticizes London Mayor Sadiq Khan for refusing planning permission for the MSG Sphere in London.
MSG has no intention of appealing to the government to reverse the mayor's decision and will not seek to overturn it.
MSG's disappointment in not being able to bring the technological and artistic success of the MSG Sphere to London.

Sadiq Khan 'misled London public over ULEZ benefits'

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has drafted a report claiming that London Mayor Sadiq Khan misled the public about the benefits of the ultra low emission zone (Ulez)
The draft report found that Transport for London (TfL) advertisements about the Ulez were misleading because they did not clarify that claims about nitrogen dioxide levels were based on estimates or modelled scenarios, not actual figures
TfL is expected to strongly challenge the draft conclusions

MSG Sphere Stratford: Developer abandons London version of Las Vegas venue after Sadiq Khan blocks plans

MSG's executive chairman, James Dolan, criticizes London Mayor Sadiq Khan for refusing planning permission for the MSG Sphere in London.
MSG has no intention of appealing to the government to reverse the mayor's decision and will not seek to overturn it.
MSG's disappointment in not being able to bring the technological and artistic success of the MSG Sphere to London.
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Stratford MSG Sphere: Sadiq Khan rejects plans to build version of Las Vegas venue in London

London mayor Sadiq Khan has rejected plans for a massive entertainment venue in the Olympic park, citing concerns about light pollution, electricity usage, and impact on heritage sites.
The proposed MSG Sphere would have been covered in LED panels, standing almost 100m high and 120m wide, with a capacity for 21,500 people.
The venue would have included a smaller music venue, a nightclub, members' lounge, restaurants, bars, external terraces, and podium, as well as new bridges and pedestrian connections across the site.
#people

Free meals during school holidays and weekends for low-income London pupils

Free meals will be provided during school holidays and at weekends to low-income Londoners struggling with the spiralling cost of living, the London mayor has announced.Sadiq Khan has pledged 3.5 million as part of an emergency funding package and will work with charities to provide 10 million meals to families over the next 12 months, according to City Hall.

Met police force institutionally sexist, racist and homophobic', damning report finds

T he public of London is being failed by an institutionally sexist, racist and homophobic Met riddled with bullying, poor leadership and the rotten treatment of black people, the most damning report in the force's history warned on Tuesday.Baroness Louise Casey said that the protection of women had also been thrown out of the window as she denounced a catalogue of failings at Scotland Yard infecting every level of the force.

Man arrested after window smashed at Indian high commission in London

A man has been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder after crowds gathered and a window was smashed at the Indian high commission in London.Metropolitan police officers were called to the building in Aldwych, Westminster at about 1.50pm on Sunday, and two security guards sustained minor injuries.

Free meals during school holidays and weekends for low-income London pupils

Free meals will be provided during school holidays and at weekends to low-income Londoners struggling with the spiralling cost of living, the London mayor has announced.Sadiq Khan has pledged 3.5 million as part of an emergency funding package and will work with charities to provide 10 million meals to families over the next 12 months, according to City Hall.

Met police force institutionally sexist, racist and homophobic', damning report finds

T he public of London is being failed by an institutionally sexist, racist and homophobic Met riddled with bullying, poor leadership and the rotten treatment of black people, the most damning report in the force's history warned on Tuesday.Baroness Louise Casey said that the protection of women had also been thrown out of the window as she denounced a catalogue of failings at Scotland Yard infecting every level of the force.

Man arrested after window smashed at Indian high commission in London

A man has been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder after crowds gathered and a window was smashed at the Indian high commission in London.Metropolitan police officers were called to the building in Aldwych, Westminster at about 1.50pm on Sunday, and two security guards sustained minor injuries.
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Sadiq Khan switches on London's first Ramadan lights in Piccadilly Circus

Sadiq Khan has switched on London's first ever celebratory Ramadan lights.The installation of 30,000 sustainable lights, which on this scale are the first in Europe, will illuminate Piccadilly Circus for the month of Ramadan.The festival is observed by Muslims, including the London mayor, who this year will fast in daylight hours from 22 March to 21 April.

Tube strike to cause widespread disruption in London on Wednesday

A strike by Tube drivers and station staff will shut the London underground on Wednesday, bringing widespread disruption to the capital.Trains will continue to run as normal on the Elizabeth line and London Overground, but Transport for London warned that those services, as well as buses, would be much busier and could have some disruption and delay.

Cross-party MPs call on Jeremy Hunt to extend free school meals to all primary pupils in UK

The chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has been urged to use his spring budget to extend free school meals for all primary pupils to tackle the child poverty endemic.The Scottish government has committed to providing free school meals for all primary schoolchildren, while in Wales the rollout of universal primary free school meals began in September.
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