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'London needs devolved powers like Wales and Scotland to solve housing crisis', says new Green politician

‘I would like to start to see devolved powers to London on the level of Wales or Scotland’

Evening Standard · 5h ago

London Reform candidate vows to run capital 'like Tokyo on steroids'

Former Tory councillor Laila Cunningham says technology should be used to streamline bureaucracy.

Evening Standard · Oct 3

London and the AI apocalypse: Is the capital becoming dangerously dependent on artificial intelligence?

Our city is increasingly reliant on a web of AI for everything from food to transport. But what if it all goes wrong?

Evening Standard · Oct 1

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Runoff Tank Reuses Water: Cistern catches, cleans stormwater; cuts pollution and groundwater use

In St. Anthony Village, Minnesota, a pioneering stormwater management system has been introduced. This system features a 500,000-gallon underground tank that captures runoff, significantly decreasing excess water during the growing season. The stored water is utilized for irrigating parks and City Hall, while also filtering impurities from backwashed treatment facility…

The Times of India · Oct 1

Another London borough braces residents for huge council tax hikes as it faces 'dire' choice

Hammersmith and Fulham council has warned it is losing 40% of its £222 million annual budget under Labour’s ‘Fair Funding’ review

Evening Standard · Sep 30

London's leasehold market 'struggling' as developers turn to build-to-rent

Developers are moving away from leasehold flats towards build-to-rent and co-living schemes

Evening Standard · Sep 30

Mamdani releases plan to combat antisemitism as concerns linger over his criticism of Israel

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has debuted a sweeping plan to combat antisemitism and hate crimes against Jewish people in New York City, moving to assuage lingering concerns from critics who view his steadfast denunciations of Israel as antisemitic

The Independent UK · Sep 29

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City to light up red and blue: Hunter catches Knights fever with live site plans

'Right now, Newcastle feels like it's the centre of the universe,' lord mayor says.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 28

'I Can Get It Done for $60 to $80': Manhattan Man Details Cheap Sex Along Roosevelt Avenue

A Manhattan man describes paying $60 to $80 for sex along Queens' Roosevelt Avenue as prostitution-related arrests fall, intensifying debate over street solicitation, policing and support for people at risk of exploitation.

International Business Times UK · Sep 27

Houston's $150M DOJ Grant Vanished from the Agenda Again, and the Deadline to Apply Already Passed

Houston again pulled a nearly $150M DOJ grant from its council agenda. Here's what the ICE priorities, the Sept. 1 deadline and April's fight mean.

Latin Times · Sep 24

Trump & Mamdani Agree to Talk $21B Queens Housing — But Clash Over TPS and Press Bans

Trump and Mamdani agreed to advance a $21B Queens housing plan at Gracie Mansion, but clashed over Haitian TPS and press bans. Here's what's confirmed.

Latin Times · Sep 22

Why New York City Still Can't Fully Protect Its Day Laborers From Wage Theft

NYC has recovered millions in stolen wages, but day laborers still lack full legal protection. Here's what advocates want the Council to do next.

Latin Times · Sep 21

London will fall behind European rivals if tourists are charged to visit museums, ministers warned

‘We are at risk of falling back relative to the US and Europe,’ V&A director Sir Tristram Hunt warned

Evening Standard · Sep 21

Nearly half of London Underground track in 'very poor' condition as TfL faces £6.5bn maintenance backlog

Almost half of Tube track is rated ‘very poor’, as TfL warns it needs billions more to maintain the capital’s ageing transport network

Evening Standard · Sep 17

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Newcastle Herald · Sep 17

Think you could be lord mayor? Here's your chance (literally) put on the robes of high office

What's the first thing you would do if you were lord mayor for a day?

Evening Standard · Sep 16

Kemi Badenoch triggers race to pick Tory candidate for 'best shot since Boris' London mayor election

Exclusive: Conservative hopefuls for Mayor of London will have until September 30 to put their name forward to be the party’s candidate

Evening Standard · Sep 15

Sadiq Khan v James Cleverly: Tory's Ulez attack 'is poison to key voters' in London Mayor race

Ex-Home Secretary Sir James Cleverly has suggested he may scale back the controversial air quality scheme if he gains the keys to City Hall

Evening Standard · Sep 11

David Lammy 'preparing to run for Mayor of London if Sadiq Khan steps down'

Labour party sources say former deputy PM would like another run at City Hall if Lord Khan does not run for a fourth term

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Latin Times · Sep 10

9/11 at 25: Trump Plans to Honor at the Pentagon, Mamdani Fights 100K-Signature Push to Stay Off NYC Stage

Trump breaks with 2024 and skips Ground Zero for the Pentagon this 9/11, as Mamdani fights a 100,000-signature push to keep him off the NYC program.

Medical Daily · Sep 9

New York Opened Its 9/11 Air Files, and Survivors Now Hold More Certified Cancers Than Responders

NYC released 170,000 pages on Ground Zero air quality. Federal data show survivors now have more certified 9/11 cancers than responders.

International Business Times UK · Sep 9

Mamdani Releases 9/11 Files Showing NYC Officials Feared 10,000 Injury Claims While Calling Toxic Air Safe

New York City has released over 170,000 pages of 9/11 records, revealing that officials anticipated legal claims over toxic exposure while publicly assuring safety. The documents are now accessible online.

Evening Standard · Sep 9

James Cleverly wins wave of Conservative backing to fight Sadiq Khan in London Mayor race

More than half of the Conservative councillors in the capital are backing ex-Home Secretary Sir James in his bid to run City Hall

The Independent UK · Sep 8

Asbestos dust and toxic smoke-filled air were no match for officials seeking to reopen NYC after 9/11, documents reveal

Some 170,000 pages of documents released by Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration show city and federal officials were aware of health risks from reopening lower Manhattan after 9/11 and also feared extensive lawsuits

Latin Times · Sep 8

What Mamdani's Office of Worker Power Actually Means for Delivery Workers and Nannies

Mamdani's Office of Worker Power aims to unionize NYC's delivery, domestic and day-labor workers, with rights that apply no matter immigration status.

International Business Times UK · Sep 7

Mamdani Faces 98,000-Signature Petition To Keep Him Away From 9/11 Anniversary Memorial

Mamdani faces a 98,000-signature petition demanding he stay away from the 9/11 memorial, as grieving relatives vow to ignore him if he shows up.

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