Why are some London councils still afloat while others struggle?

Why are some London councils still afloat while others struggle?

Barking has a range of needs. Described by its council leader as “a bit of the North in the South and part of a fast-changing East End,” it has the highest proportion... Read more »
Struggle every day for south London mum-of-four amid cost-of-living

Struggle every day for south London mum-of-four amid cost-of-living

A mother-of-four has said “every day is a struggle” and questioned how much more families like hers will be able to deal with amid the soaring cost of living. More UK households... Read more »
Ukrainian refugees turn to food banks as UK hosts struggle with costs | Food banks

Ukrainian refugees turn to food banks as UK hosts struggle with costs | Food banks

A London host of a Ukrainian family has written to her local food bank “begging for help” because rising energy costs mean she can no longer afford to feed her new guests.... Read more »
London estate in neighbourhood where homes cost £1.5m leaks so badly residents struggle to use stairs

London estate in neighbourhood where homes cost £1.5m leaks so badly residents struggle to use stairs

A London estate in a neighbourhood where homes cost £1.5m leaks so badly stairs are soaked and water comes through the ceiling. Tenants at a housing block in Pimlico, Westminster have been... Read more »
Half of UK Muslims will struggle to provide enough food to break fast during Ramadan, charity says | UK News

Half of UK Muslims will struggle to provide enough food to break fast during Ramadan, charity says | UK News

Half of the UK’s Muslim population will struggle to provide enough food for their families to break their fast during Ramadan, according to Islamic Relief, which warns an estimated 1.6 million live... Read more »
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East London school that costs £500 a month slammed as kids struggle with reading

An East London school that costs up to £500 a month for one child “requires improvement” as its pupils struggle to read full books, a new report has found. The report by... Read more »
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BBC The Apprentice: Tim Campbell’s old job on the London Underground and heart-breaking struggle telling wife he had cancer

The Apprentice is back in its first series since 2019 and Lord Sugar still wants the cream of the crop. Despite the crushing blows for business dealt by Covid, you can be... Read more »
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Hong Kongers warn of ‘social conflict’ as new arrivals to UK struggle to find jobs, housing and school places | World News

Hong Kongers are Britain’s fastest growing community. But those supporting new arrivals have told Sky News of their concerns about the impact of large numbers arriving in a short space of time... Read more »
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London Sky Pool slammed as ‘Dubai-on-Thames’ as developers struggle to sell flats

London’s Nine Elms Sky Pool development has been slammed as “Dubai-on-Thames” as just one in three homes have been sold. But Chinese developers R&Fsay its £100m sales in 2021 is “a strong... Read more »
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17 things we struggle to understand about Hertfordshire no matter how hard we try

Ever wondered how Hemel’s Magic Roundabout got that name? Us too. It’s one of the many questions we often ask ourselves about our brilliant county, renowned for its stunning backdrops, historic landmarks... Read more »