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September 19, 2020

Survey reveals impact of suspension of free travel for 11-17 year olds in London

A survey shows that the government's suspension of free and discounted travel for children and young people in London will force some families to cut back on daily living expenses and restrict children’s access to family, friends and out-of-school activities.
August 4, 2020

Geographic income inequality falling in England, but wealth inequalities rising, says IFS

Mean property and financial wealth in London and the South East grew 150 per cent and 50 per cent, respectively, in the decade up to 2018. In contrast, it increased by just three per cent in the North East of England.
April 17, 2020

London charities call for six emergency support measures for children during COVID-19 crisis

Without additional support for families, child poverty in London which is already the highest in the country, is going to get worse, says an alliance of organisations.
January 22, 2020

Christian CND welcomes South Korean peace delegation to London

The Christian Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament welcomes a delegation of South Korean Christians to London next week as part of the 'Pilgrimage for Life and Peace to Europe'.
August 14, 2019

Faith groups to protest at London arms fair

In advance of a massive arms fair in London, diverse faith groups will gather at the ExCel Centre on 3 September 2019 to declare with a united voice that they have No Faith in War
July 27, 2019

Three men executed in Bahrain amid international outcry

Bahraini human rights organisation says the executions only happened 'because of the unconditional support lent to dictator Hamad by Washington and London'.
July 23, 2019

Lawyer calls for new legislation to restrict UK- based asbestos trade

Lawyer Harminder Bains has called on the Government in Scotland and in London to put in strict laws to prevent UK based companies from being involved in the trading of asbestos.
July 20, 2019

New report sets out 6 steps towards a system of rent control in London

Rent controls are becoming increasingly necessary to create a capital with a more affordable private rented sector, according to new analysis published by New Economics Foundation.
June 29, 2019

Nearly two million Londoners 'struggle to afford or access enough food'

Almost two million Londoners , of which an estimated 400,000 are children under 16, struggle to afford or access enough food, new statistics published by the Mayor of London suggest.
June 7, 2019

Rising childcare costs freezes London parents out of full-time work

Research finds that some parents, particularly those claiming Universal Credit, see little or no financial gain from working more hours because of the cost of childcare.