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Sadiq Khan doubles London’s rough-sleeper funding

With 9,000 people living on the Capital’s streets, London Mayor Sadiq Khahn has doubled the the rough-sleeper funding to try and help those people in greatest need of help.

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Next government should fund key worker housing

Policy Exchange has said that the next government should fund more housing for police, firefighters, nurses and teachers in London as they are being priced out of the Capital.
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Record numbers hailed at Safety Thirst awards

A record 72 licensed City of London premises were recognised at this year’s Safety Thirst Awards for their work to reduce alcohol related crime and disorder in the Square...

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20p rise to the London Living Wage unveiled

Unlike the legal minimum wage, the Living Wage Foundation sets a separate hourly rate for London, to reflect the fact that living in the Capital is more expensive than...
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Labour wins City of London seat with 47% of vote

The Labour Party has won the council by-election in the City of London ward of Aldersgate, with candidate Helen Fentimen winning 47% of the total votes cast.
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Unmesh Desai on homelessness in the Square Mile

City & London East Assembly Member, Unmesh Desai, talks about the steps being taken to address homelessness in the Square Mile in his latest exclusive column for City Matters.
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Man shot dead during terrorist attack on London Bridge

The Capital's bridge has been closed to the public since this afternoon, and the London Ambulance Service has declared a “major incident” has occurred.
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Purdah explained ahead of British General Election

The run up to the General Election is a time of intense campaigning for candidates and political parties – but local government must also operate under special restrictions.
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City of London witnesses 35% crime rate spike

So far this year the Square Mile's City of London Police, made up of just 755 police officers, has investigated 4,576 crimes, compared with 3,397 for the previous year.
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Sadiq Khan doubles London’s rough-sleeper funding

With 9,000 people living on the Capital’s streets, London Mayor Sadiq Khahn has doubled the the rough-sleeper funding to try and help those people in greatest need of help.
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Guildhall School launches Guildhall Live Events

Guildhall Live Events, a new commercial department specialising in creating immersive and interactive digital experiences, has just been launched by London's Guildhall School.
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Should dogs be banned from London housing estates?

A review into the City of London Corporation's pet policy is expected in early 2020, wherein they'll consult with residents about their desires to have dogs in their homes.
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City teacher named runner-up of Great British Bake Off

Alice McFarlane, a teacher at City of London School, part of the City of London Corporation’s Family of Schools, was crowned runner-up in this year’s Great British Bake Off.
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UK Living Wage rise is step in right direction

Catherine McGuinness, policy chair for the City of London Corporation, talks about the importance of the Living Wage and why more businesses pay it.
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Jigsaw4u charity receives £158,000 from City Bridge Trust

City Bridge Trust, the City of London Corporation’s charitable funder, gave the grant to Jigsaw4u – which helps children with difficult lives to put the pieces back together.
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Extinction Rebellion ban deemed ‘not lawful’

Extinction Rebellion has recently won a legal battle in the High Court with the Metropolitan Police against the city-wide ban on its London protest last month.
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Charity workers to get support with mental wellbeing

Hundreds of people working for the Capital’s charities will receive specialist mental health support from the City bridge Trust after a report revealed they are facing growing pressure.
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Corp moves to prevent disorder at London Marathon

Last year, a number of violent and disorderly acts took place during the annual London Marathon, leading the City of London Corporation to consider increased security measures.
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Square Mile could be first mindful drinking zone

The City of London Corporation is working with local bars and restaurants to promote their new mindful drinking initiative aimed at keeping workers safe and responsible.
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London authorities could get new powers to combat air pollution

London’s local authorities could get tough new powers to tackle air pollution caused by boilers, construction machinery, and diesel generators through an Emissions Reduction Act.
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There has never been a greater need for City Bridge Trust

Dhruv Patel, Chairman of the City of London Corporation’s City Bridge Trust committee, explains why the work of the Corp’s charitable arm is so important.
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New measures to tackle fraud across City of London

City & London East Assembly Member, Unmesh Desai, talks about the steps being taken to address fraud in the Square Mile in his latest exclusive column for City Matters.
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London Fire evacuation policy must be altered

In the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire, the London Fire Commissioner ,Dany Cotton, said the policy that says residents need to stay put in a fire should be...

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With 9,000 people living on the Capital’s streets, London Mayor Sadiq Khahn has doubled the the rough-sleeper funding to try and help those people in greatest need of help.

Policy Exchange has said that the next government should fund more housing for police, firefighters, nurses and teachers in London as they are being priced out of the Capital.

A record 72 licensed City of London premises were recognised at this year’s Safety Thirst Awards for their work to reduce alcohol related crime and disorder in the Square...

Unlike the legal minimum wage, the Living Wage Foundation sets a separate hourly rate for London, to reflect the fact that living in the Capital is more expensive than...

The Labour Party has won the council by-election in the City of London ward of Aldersgate, with candidate Helen Fentimen winning 47% of the total votes cast.

City & London East Assembly Member, Unmesh Desai, talks about the steps being taken to address homelessness in the Square Mile in his latest exclusive column for City Matters.

The Capital's bridge has been closed to the public since this afternoon, and the London Ambulance Service has declared a “major incident” has occurred.

The run up to the General Election is a time of intense campaigning for candidates and political parties – but local government must also operate under special restrictions.

So far this year the Square Mile's City of London Police, made up of just 755 police officers, has investigated 4,576 crimes, compared with 3,397 for the previous year.

With 9,000 people living on the Capital’s streets, London Mayor Sadiq Khahn has doubled the the rough-sleeper funding to try and help those people in greatest need of help.

Guildhall Live Events, a new commercial department specialising in creating immersive and interactive digital experiences, has just been launched by London's Guildhall School.

A review into the City of London Corporation's pet policy is expected in early 2020, wherein they'll consult with residents about their desires to have dogs in their homes.

Alice McFarlane, a teacher at City of London School, part of the City of London Corporation’s Family of Schools, was crowned runner-up in this year’s Great British Bake Off.

Catherine McGuinness, policy chair for the City of London Corporation, talks about the importance of the Living Wage and why more businesses pay it.

City Bridge Trust, the City of London Corporation’s charitable funder, gave the grant to Jigsaw4u – which helps children with difficult lives to put the pieces back together.

Extinction Rebellion has recently won a legal battle in the High Court with the Metropolitan Police against the city-wide ban on its London protest last month.

Hundreds of people working for the Capital’s charities will receive specialist mental health support from the City bridge Trust after a report revealed they are facing growing pressure.

Last year, a number of violent and disorderly acts took place during the annual London Marathon, leading the City of London Corporation to consider increased security measures.

The City of London Corporation is working with local bars and restaurants to promote their new mindful drinking initiative aimed at keeping workers safe and responsible.

London’s local authorities could get tough new powers to tackle air pollution caused by boilers, construction machinery, and diesel generators through an Emissions Reduction Act.

Dhruv Patel, Chairman of the City of London Corporation’s City Bridge Trust committee, explains why the work of the Corp’s charitable arm is so important.

City & London East Assembly Member, Unmesh Desai, talks about the steps being taken to address fraud in the Square Mile in his latest exclusive column for City Matters.

In the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire, the London Fire Commissioner ,Dany Cotton, said the policy that says residents need to stay put in a fire should be...

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The run up to the General Election is a time of intense campaigning for...