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Children’s residential care bill doubled for local councils in last five years

Councils are now spending £3.1 billion a year on children’s residential care, nearly double the amount spent five years ago.

WATCH: Reaction to Andy Burnham’s plan to save hospitality by hiking tax on Amazon

Britain’s PM-in-waiting, Andy Burnham, has announced his plan to save the country’s pubs by hiking business rates on online retailers

Police officers moving to arrest Palestine Action supporters in Trafalgar Square

Women represent highest-ever share of UK terrorism arrests, official figures show

Women accounted for almost half of all terrorism-related arrests in Britain last year, marking the highest proportion on record, according

London room rents: how much it costs today compared with five years ago

The cost of renting a room in London has increased dramatically since the pandemic, leaving renters with fewer affordable options

Lambeth ranks third among UK HMO hotspots, data finds

Lambeth has one of the highest concentrations of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in the country, according to official ONS

WATCH: Free week-long flower festival in Chelsea

Chelsea in bloom in a weeklong free annual flower festival that happens alongside the Chelsea flower show.  This year’s theme

South West London radio station revive broadcast hopes for young journalists

For some, radio may be a thing of the past, while for others, it is a source of news, community

London pubs cash in as England’s World Cup run boosts bar spending

London pubs and bars saw spending rise by more than 11% as England’s World Cup campaign continued to deliver a

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Just one in 10 Londoners know how much water they use, figures show

Only 12% of Londoners understand how much water they use, new data shows. Experts found that Londoners are underestimating their

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Centre Stage festival returns to Richmond with mystical theme

The free arts festival Centre Stage is coming back to Richmond for mystical-themed events this weekend. Centre Stage: Richmond Myths

Transport for London offering free bike rides every Sunday in July

All Londoners and visitors will be able to enjoy unlimited 60-minute rides every Sunday in July.  Returning again this year,

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