Met plunged into crisis amid fresh claims of misogyny and racism Commissioner Mark Rowley says prejudice has ‘put down deep roots’ within force after BBC Panorama investigation The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2025
Met chief apologises for ‘reprehensible’ behaviour of Charing Cross officers Allegations will be made against 11 current and former officers in a Panorama documentary on Wednesday. Evening Standard · Oct 1, 2025
Keir Starmer refuses to brand Donald Trump's 'Sharia law' London claims 'racist' Sir Keir Starmer instead described the comments made by the US President following his recent state visit as ‘nonsense’ Evening Standard · Oct 1, 2025
First 'amazing' new DLR train starts running - and passengers can still pretend to be the driver! Most of the 54 new trains are due to enter service by the end of 2026, with air conditioning and walk-through carriages Evening Standard · Oct 1, 2025
Met officers suspended over alleged abuse of suspects and support for Tommy Robinson BBC’s Panorama to broadcast allegations about Charing Cross station after sending evidence to police chiefs The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2025
Khan hails Ulez success as London under limit for toxic pollutant for first time Sir Sadiq Khan said he is ‘thrilled’ that London has met legal limits for the toxic pollutant nitrogen dioxide for the first time. Evening Standard · Sep 30, 2025
London councils spend £5.5m a day on homelessness crisis as demand soars from desperate families Mayor Sadiq Khan may ease affordable homes target in bid to bring crisis-hit house-building industry back to life Evening Standard · Sep 30, 2025
Seven things from the Labour Party conference you may have missed After an action-packed Labour conference, The Independent runs through things you may have missed The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025
Revealed: 17 Tube stations get green light for step-free renovations - but plans for 13 others are shelved Upton Park, Blackhorse Road and Wood Green in line for upgrades - but Queensbury and Brent Cross among stations to have hopes dashed Evening Standard · Sep 30, 2025
Top Mayfair jeweller says London 'too dangerous' to wear Rolex watch over fears of robbery and violence Stephen Webster, whose avant-garde designs are favoured by the likes of Kate Moss and Madonna, claims people who flaunt expensive accessories in the capital are ‘idiots’ Evening Standard · Sep 30, 2025
Sadiq Khan blames Tory 'decriminalisation' of shoplifting for explosion in London crimes ‘Shops don't report it because the police won't turn up, and if they do, people will be let off with a slap on the wrist’ - London mayor Evening Standard · Sep 30, 2025
Woman shot in Walthamstow within minutes of Sadiq Khan disputing Donald Trump's claim about rising crime in London Mayor points to reduction in crimes that cause injury - but doesn’t mention increases in knife crime or the overall crime toll in the capital Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2025
Met Police chief may force officers to reveal Freemason ties ahead of damning TV exposé Sir Mark Rowley acts on policy as damaging revelations set to appear in undercover BBC documentary Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2025
Sadiq Khan hits back at Donald Trump’s ‘misinformation’ after violent crime falls in London There were nearly 9,000 fewer violent crimes leading to injury across London over the past 12 months, figures reveal The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2025
Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2025 Sadiq Khan hits back at ‘misinformation’ as data reveals fall in violent crimes across London But Tories accuse London mayor of ‘cherry-picking’ numbers on crime
Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025 Sadiq Khan calls President Trump the 'poster boy for the Far Right' after Sharia law in London claim Mayor says US president’s unfounded attack is racist and has fuelled prejudice
The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2025 Politicians must confront lies used by populists, Starmer tells London summit In speech to Global Progress Action summit, PM criticises rhetoric describing London as ‘decaying and lawless’
Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025 Sadiq Khan rules out 'doing a Burnham' and reveals 'intention' to remain London mayor until 2032 Sir Sadiq quashes speculation he will stand down, saying he wants a fourth term as London mayor
Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025 Andy Burnham has ‘legitimate concerns’ about Labour leadership – Sadiq Khan Sir Sadiq said Andy Burnham was entitled to raise any concerns he has about Sir Keir Starmer.
Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2025 Starmer says Trump's claim that London wants Sharia law is 'ridiculous' after condemnation by Khan President Trump called mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan ‘a terrible mayor’ in a speech to the United Nations earlier this week
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025 Trump’s claim that London wants sharia law is ‘ridiculous nonsense’ – Starmer Sir Keir Starmer also said he does not agree with the Republican president that European countries are ‘going to hell’.
We Got This Covered · Sep 25, 2025 King Charles is Team Donald Trump, but London refuses to accept his bigoted attack He said the quiet part out loud.
Euronews · Sep 25, 2025 Fact-checking Donald Trump's Europe claims in UN speech Trump's speech contained claims relating to immigration in Europe, the climate crisis and Russia's war in Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2025 First Thing: One dead and two injured in shooting at Texas Ice facility Authorities say all three people shot were detainees at Dallas facility. Plus, WHO rejects Trump’s claims of link between Tylenol and autism
Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2025 Boris bikes fight back against Lime: £40m sponsorship deal keeps TfL scheme on the road until 2032 Number of e-bikes due to rise to 5,000 as Santander agrees to continue investing in London’s original hire bike scheme