The Latest Breaking News from City Hall

Sadiq Khan: Increased penalty fines are 'effective deterrent' and reducing Tube fare dodging

City Hall Tories say the mayor is ‘in denial about the scale of the issue’, which continues to deprive TfL of valuable revenue

Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025

Sadiq Khan: London's nightlife problems 'not a question of Nimbyism' amid concerns strict licensing harming venues

The mayor claims venues closing at 10pm ‘can sometimes be good’, as Londoners’ ‘lifestyles have changed’

Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2025

Sadiq Khan launches 'Nightlife Taskforce' following Amy Lamé's resignation

The taskforce will spend the next six months investigating the ‘challenges and opportunities facing London’s ever-evolving nightlife’

Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2025

Sadiq Khan: Some Tube stations will 'never' have step-free access

Campaigners argue ‘bold action’ is needed so all Londoners can ‘travel freely’ across the capital’s transport network

Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2025

London Assembly rejects 'drug consumption room' and other Green Party plans

A £1 increase on the congestion charge could pay for more public toilets and pedestrian crossings, City Hall Greens argued

Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2025

Sadiq Khan challenged over his decision to raise council tax in City Hall row

The mayor was asked why he was reaching ‘deeper into Londoners pockets’, while Sir Sadiq blamed the legacy of the Tories’ austerity programme

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025

Metropolitan Police taken out of special measures after two-year overhaul to fix ‘broken’ force

Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley vows: ‘We are on the right path to deliver on our promise to Londoners.’

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025

Sadiq Khan admits concern developers are 'landbanking' London's green belt

The mayor warned against developers eyeing up land that ‘for decades has been the lungs for residents in this great city of ours’

Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2025

Full details of Sadiq Khan's new budget as mayor prioritises crime after Tory 'wrecking ball' to police

Spending plans revealed for Met police, London fire brigade and TfL

Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2025

London Fire Commissioner Andy Roe announces retirement

Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan praised Mr Roe for his ‘decades of public service working to make London safer’

Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2025