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London flight in full flow, as rate of first-time mortgage buyers hits 10-year low in 2023

The rate of first-time mortgage buyers in London hit a decade-low in 2023, according to data from the Office for

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London’s worst five boroughs for bike theft

“I got quite upset. I really could have done without an additional problem.” That was Vincent’s reaction when he got

Young adults more anxious walking in Westminster than older generations

Young adults feel less safe walking in London’s busiest borough compared to older walkers, a survey conducted on Westminster pedestrians

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Thousands of books missing from the British Library’s collection

The British Library has lost more than 42,000 books and manuscripts since 1997, data provided by the organisation has shown.

Female business founders halved in London in 2024

Female business founders in London have dropped by almost 50% between 2023 and 2024, recent data from Instant Offices has

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ADHD under-diagnosis in young girls remains a problem

The number of adolescent girls prescribed ADHD-related medication under NHS England has more than tripled since 2016, but psychiatrists believe

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Surge in London children living in absolute low-income families

All bar one of London’s constituencies have registered an increase in the percentage of children living in absolute low-income families

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Number of Colombian Premier League players hits all-time high

The number of Colombian players in the Premier League hit an all-time high last season, following a rising trend of

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Richmond is London’s top borough for bicycle thefts at stations

South west London has emerged as a hotspot for bicycle thefts at train stations, with the borough of Richmond reporting

A Transport for London lift out of service sign.

Underground lifts were out of service for a total of seven years in 2024

Lifts on the London Underground were out of service for a cumulative total of seven years in 2024, new Freedom

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Less than half of UK children do one hour of activity a day

Recent data has revealed that less than half of children, both in London and across the UK, are meeting the

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