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‘Every time I heard of another murder due to gang fights I felt guilty’: The Londoners growing their own cannabis to keep money out of the hands of criminals

Weed, bud, draw – whatever you want to call it. You might not have seen it before but being in London you would have definitely smelt it. It creeps up your nose... Read more »
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Warning over ‘fake fundraisers’ in Ealing using football club’s name ‘to scam pocket money’

Police are investigating an alleged fake fundraising scam where youngsters went door-to-door collecting money in the name of a youth football team. People in Northfields, Ealing, said they had been visited by... Read more »
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London landlord’s texts shared online as he demands ‘serious amount of money’ from renter – 4 years after he moved out

It’s no secret to anyone that London’s property market can be a bit of a nightmare for renters. Whether it’s exorbitant deposits, sub standard facilities or all round dodgy dealings with landlords... Read more »
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School’s out! Enjoy the freedom without breaking the bank | Money

The school summer holidays are here and with them come days of adventure and freedom for children – and headaches for parents who need to keep their offspring busy on a budget.... Read more »
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Uber charged me £332 for a 1.75-mile trip home | Money

Last week I booked an Uber from our favourite pub to my home in north London – a trip of 1.75 miles I have taken several hundred times. I was riding with... Read more »
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South London property developer agrees to hand over £2million in assets to settle claim over fraud, tax evasion and money laundering claims and growing cannabis

London based property developer Richard Leahy has agreed to hand over assets worth almost £2 million to settle a civil recovery claim based on alleged involvement in cannabis cultivation, money laundering and... Read more »
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Secret factory near M11 and London Underground station where all of England’s money is printed

In the west of the county in Epping Forest sits a large factory with an interesting history. While contactless payments and bank transfers are becoming the norm when it comes to buying... Read more »
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Rachel Stevens: ‘I went to the Sony café for a free meal and ended up with a pop career’ | Money

Rachel Stevens was one seventh of the irrepressibly cheery pop group S Club 7, who racked up four UK No 1 singles and two Brit awards. Stevens, who grew up in Southgate,... Read more »
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Money laundering gang sentenced over £5 million cash-seizure which is Met’s biggest ever

A gang of males has been sentenced to just about ten years in jail after £5 million in prison money was seized from an house in Fulham. The three males had been... Read more »
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6 London Underground, Oyster and London bus hacks that will save you money

London’s fare system is sophisticated and one slip up may see you charged greater than you ought to have been. Oyster playing cards and contactless funds imply you don’t usually realise how... Read more »