GCSE results 2026: How good were grades in your London area? How does your local borough rank in London and the UK for top GCSE results? Check our full list Evening Standard · Aug 20
'Serious concerns' from Government over Tory-run London council's finances Government says it has ‘serious concerns’ about Hillingdon Council's finances after issuing the west London borough with a notice to improve Evening Standard · Jul 17
Government issues notice due to ‘serious concerns’ about how London council is run It comes after the Government ordered a review of the council’s finances and governance as a condition for financial support Evening Standard · Jul 16
Revealed: Nine London councils to get emergency bailouts worth over £530million to stave off bankruptcy A record number of London boroughs will be granted access to millions of pounds of extra support to provide services, despite increasing council tax bills Evening Standard · Feb 24
London council 'at risk of bankruptcy' to increase tax, fees and charges The authority has admitted it will not be able to legally balance a budget without a bailout from the government Evening Standard · Jan 9
Heathrow taxis plaguing local communities hit with blitz of 6,250 parking fines Hillingdon Council imposed a Public Spaces Protection Order to stop taxis and private hire vehicles waiting in local streets before picking up customers from the airport Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2025
Health minister admits state of London's crumbling hospitals is 'unacceptable' Karin Smyth said she ‘knows Londoners deserve better services’ after visiting dilapidated NHS wards Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2025
‘Dangerous’ moment for Hillingdon as council faces brink of bankruptcy Hillingdon Council ‘must deliver’ £34 million in savings outlined in its budget this year or face the possibility of declaring bankruptcy due to reserves reaching a critical position. Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2025
London house prices now £200k higher than South East as market shows 'early signs of resurgence' Commentators believe that 2025 will mark a turning point for London house prices Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2025
‘Busybody’ fines up 42% in 2023 in England and Wales, report shows Majority of 19,162 penalties issued by private enforcement companies contracted by councils The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2024