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London pupils to be trained to recognise sexist behaviour

Sessions will encourage students to call out misogyny to help prevent violence against women and girls

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2022

Sadiq Khan calls for return of mortgage payment holidays amid rising inflation

Mr Khan spoke out after the average rate for a two-year fixed-rate mortgage hit 6.53 per cent in October – the highest since August 2008

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2022

Sadiq Khan hails ‘huge success’ of Elizabeth line as direct routes and Sunday services begin

The Mayor of London joined transport leaders to ride the £19 billion railway as Sunday services and more direct routes were opened

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2022

Islamophobia Awareness Month: How to get involved in the annual campaign

This year, Islamophobia Awareness Month organisers are encouraging people from diverse backgrounds to share stories and build connections

Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2022

Expanded Ulez ‘great tribute’ to Ella Kissi-Debrah who was killed by London’s toxic air, says mother

Expanding the ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) across Greater London would be a “great” tribute to Ella Kissi-Debrah, the schoolgirl killed by toxic air, her mother said on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2022

Police 'gang list' targeting black men removes 1000 names who were 'little to no risk'

Young men who posed ‘little to no threat’ have been removed from a controversial gang matrix targeting black men who were not supposed to be on the list

Daily Mirror · Oct 31, 2022

Met police chief to reform list of alleged gang members targeting black men

Exclusive: Sir Mark Rowley has already removed more than 1,000 young men from the force’s gang violence matrix

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2022

Rough sleepers up 21% in London as Mayor warns of ‘revolving door’ of homelessness

Figures obtained by City Hall show that 5,712 people were sleeping rough in London between April and September – a 21 per cent increase on last year

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2022

Number of rough sleepers rises 21% in a year in cost-of-living crisis

“We urge the Prime Minister and his ministers to act as a matter of urgency to prevent more people ending up homeless this winter.”

Wales Online · Oct 30, 2022

London ‘sees 24% increase in rough sleepers year-on-year’ as living costs surge

Analysis by City Hall suggests there were 5,712 people on the capital’s streets between April and September.

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2022