We’re starting to turn the tide on homebuilding, despite the toughest conditions since 2008. 🏠 New-build starts rose 298% to 16,290 from April to June 2026 🏠 Completions increased 9% to 18,050 homes Still a long way to go, but we’re making progress.

South Kensington Underground station is the gateway to some of London’s best-loved museums. Plans to redevelop it have moved a step closer, promising Londoners and visitors a better travel experience, plus new affordable housing, office space and business opportunities.

One of the world's best-known jazz clubs now has a home in London's West End. Blue Note's arrival in Covent Garden is good news not only for music lovers, but for the wider local economy. It's another reminder of why strategic licensing decisions matter for London's growth.

In London, we’ve driven school exclusion and suspension rates down to half the national average. New evidence shows that my Violence Reduction Unit has had a major impact, boosting kids’ sense of belonging in our schools and keeping young people where they’re safe.

London mayor says new schools funding will reduce knife crimes

A quarter of state schools in London signed up to the Unicef UK's Rights Respecting Schools Award.

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The debate on AI is often framed as a choice between unchecked optimism and outright rejection. In truth, neither is right. The new AI Cities Index shows London is leading the way as we work to unlock AI's transformative benefits while managing its very real risks.

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The technology is not without its risks, but it is also integral to our economic revival. It’s time the international community came together to ensure it is pioneered safely

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Blue Note London marks a major new chapter for the legendary New York institution in the heart of the West End and a sign of what's to come for our capital. With new licensing powers from the government, we will be even better placed to supercharge London's nightlife.

Blue Note Jazz Club London opens with stellar line-up of Robert Glasper, Nubya Garcia and Richard Bona - Jazzwise

With the iconic club set to open its doors on 23 September, Jazzwise spoke to the venues programmer, Nick Lewis, about bringing this famous name to capital’s...

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The British Deaf Association has awarded City Hall its Sign Language Charter. It's recognition of the progress we've made, and a reminder that there’s more to do to ensure Deaf Londoners remain at the heart of developing the policies and services that affect their lives.

British Deaf Association awards Sign Language Charter to Greater London Authority

The British Deaf Association has awarded its Sign Language Charter to the Greater London Authority (GLA), recognising the progress City Hall has made in improving access and inclusion for Deaf Londone...

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Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, children in more London boroughs will receive a free book every month from birth to age five. This initiative is keeping Dolly’s amazing legacy alive and helping more young Londoners arrive at school ready to learn.

Dolly Parton free book scheme to expand in London

The late singer's Imagination Library posts children a free book every month until they turn five.

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More than a third of the Tube network is now step-free. The new entrance at King’s Cross St Pancras is another milestone in making London more accessible and ensuring more people can enjoy all our city has to offer.

One of London’s busiest tube stations just opened a game-changing new entrance

95 London Underground stations now have step-free access.

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From Hounslow to Hendon, without the detour. The proposed West London Orbital would create a new passenger rail link, unlock 25,000+ homes, support thousands of jobs, improve air quality and help cut congestion. Have your say in our public consultation now: haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/west-london-...

School exclusions and suspensions in London are now half the national average. Keeping children in school helps to keep them safe – and that’s why this progress is so important.

Cycling is a fantastic way to get around London, especially now that we've grown our Cycleways network five-fold. To celebrate Car Free Day, TfL is making it even cheaper and easier for more Londoners to explore our city by bike with this new Santander Cycles offer. bit.ly/4y9byF5

London’s creative talent deserves the space to thrive. Through my Creative Enterprise Zones, we’re creating 71,000+ m² of workspace from Hounslow to Hackney Wick, supporting 1,000 businesses and helping 5,000 young Londoners into the creative industries.

London Fashion Week can be the start of a golden era for a sector that keeps the capital prosperous, writes mayor Sadiq Khan | LBC

Yesterday, London Fashion Week drew to a close – and what a week it was.

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Every day, London's bus drivers help millions of people get where they need to be. It's only right that they have access to safe, comfortable facilities while carrying out this crucial work. We're investing more and moving quickly to improve driver welfare across the capital.

Safer schools start with every pupil feeling heard. Young people are twice as likely to be involved in violence after exclusion. I've backed my Violence Reduction Unit's Inclusion Charter and our partnership with UNICEF UK to help schools build belonging, like St Augustine’s in Kilburn.

Evidence shows young people are safer when they are in school. Since we implemented my Violence Reduction Unit's London Inclusion Charter, the rate of permanent exclusions, suspensions and persistent absenteeism in our city’s schools have all reduced.

Normal? Not at all. Birdsong fades. Summer temperatures soar. The danger is we simply adjust – but we shouldn’t. We cannot allow the climate crisis to rewrite our idea of what's normal.

To Jewish Londoners and communities across our city, wishing you a meaningful Yom Kippur and an easy fast. G’mar chatima tovah.

Designing safer public spaces starts with listening to women and girls. Our new £15.6 million fund will put their voices at the heart of decision-making, building on the record-breaking £318 million we’ve already invested into tackling violence against women and girls.

London is getting a £15.6M fund to make public spaces safer for women and girls

One of the best things about living in London is the sheer amount of things to see and do, but for many women and girls, feeling safe within those spaces, as well as travelling to and from them is, un...

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The evidence is clear: Cleaner air = healthier children. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Improved air quality linked to better mental development in toddlers, study finds

Long-term research in New York shows efforts to reduce air pollution associated with higher cognitive test scores

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The story of London cannot be told without the story of Black Londoners. Black On The Square brought thousands of people together to celebrate the culture, creativity and communities that help make our city what it is today.

Every young girl should be able to see a future for herself in sport. That's why it's fantastic to welcome Athlos to London for the first time. This weekend celebrates world-class female athletes and sends a powerful message about equality, ambition and opportunity.

More officers. Smarter tech. Record funding. Fewer places for phone thieves to hide.

London Fashion Week is back, showcasing the energy and creativity we’re known for all over the world. With McQueen returning, exciting NewGen talent, and a packed schedule of British and international names, London’s fashion scene is once again showing the world what it can do. bit.ly/4xAO5vx

London Fashion Week SS27 guide: Full schedule, parties and public events

From McQueen's big return to hidden pop-ups and epic after-parties, here is your day-by-day survival guide to London Fashion Week SS27

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Lady in Blue by Tschabalala Self takes pride of place on Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth this month. A powerful symbol of optimism for London.

A decade on, the numbers speak for themselves: 1.4 billion Hopper journeys and counting… One fare. Unlimited bus journeys within an hour.

London speaks hundreds of languages. Soon, a few more voices will join the conversation. I’m partnering with London Higher to welcome international students whose ideas and experiences help make our city what it is.

Tell me again that climate change is a hoax.

AI has incredible potential but concerns about its safety are not a 'scam', they’re a serious warning. My statement on the possibilities and perils of AI 👇🏾

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan@london.gov.uk · 2w ago

The rapid pace of AI development presents meaningful dangers to our society. My statement on the events of the last few days:

Another year of putting London’s children first.