Local News
A third of renters are facing a 35-year slog to get on the property ladder
A third of renters are saving £100 a month or less and face a 35-year slog to get on the property ladder – with the goalposts moving if house prices climb.
Local messages
Bill payers face a £221 bill hike if they fail to switch to a fixed energy tariff
Bill payers could face a £221 bill hike if they fail to switch to a fixed energy tariff in the next seven days.
Record-breaking June heatwave would be 'virtually impossible' in 1976, scientists say
The recent heatwave that has shattered records has intensified warnings about the pace and impact of climate change across Europe.
Get Weekly Updates
Get the headlines in your inbox every week.
Family home in Hackney could gain whole extra level of space
The latest set of planning applications have been registered by Hackney Council this week.
Three London councils launch legal challenge against Sadiq Khan
Tower Hamlets, Hackney, and Lewisham are mounting a legal challenge to Sadiq Khan’s plan to lower the minimum proportion of affordable homes.
North London primary school gives pupils 100 tasks to complete before leaving
Hungerford Primary School in Islington has launched the Hungerford Hundred to help every pupil complete a list of 100 real-world experiences.
Hornsey commuter urges answers after train passengers stranded for hours in heatwave
A Hornsey commuter has criticised Great Northern after passengers were forced to walk along the tracks in north London after waiting on a sweltering broken down train outside Finsbury Park for two hours.
Islington post office to move to new premises with extra opening hours
The branch will relocate to Unit G12 at Islington Square, just 220 metres from its current site on Upper Street, and will reopen at 9am on July 14.
Is Halifax down? Users report issues with banking app and login error
Halifax users have reported issues with the bank this morning (June 23), including issues with login and the app not loading.
Social media app X down as thousands of users report issues with app and website
X users have reported issues with the app, feed and timeline, and the website itself this afternoon (June 22).
Andy Burnham's full statement following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation
Andy Burnham has shared a statement following the news that Sir Keir Starmer has resigned from his position as Prime Minister today (June 22).
Nigel Farage calls for 'general election at the soonest date' in explosive statement
Nigel Farage has called for a general election after Sir Keir Starmer resigned as Prime Minister this morning.
How the next UK Prime Minister will be decided - and why you won't have a say
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister - but how will his replacement be decided?
Sir Keir Starmer’s statement in full as he resigns as Prime Minister
This is everything Sir Keir Starmer said as he resigned from his role as Prime Minister
What happens now as Sir Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister? What to know
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as the Prime Minister. Here’s what will happen next.
Sir Keir Starmer confirms that he will step down as Prime Minister in statement
Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that he will step down as Prime Minister.
What are wet bulb temperatures? UK prepares for hottest June on record this week
Wet bulb temperature, a key measure in weather forecasting, offers valuable insights into atmospheric moisture and human comfort levels.
Train driver who died in Bedford train collision named by family
The family of the train driver who died in the Bedford train collision has been named by his family.
Sir Keir Starmer considering resignation amid reports he could quit next week
Reports have suggested that Sir Keir Starmer is considering resigning as Prime Minister.
Train lines across the UK to remain closed after driver killed in fatal collision
Major rail disruption is set to continue following a fatal train collision in Bedford.