Kew Gardens funding is ‘undermining its ability to produce world-beating plant science’, MPs warn
Kew Gardens’ world-class science research and long-term future are at risk due to government cuts, a group of MPs reported
These girls can! Merton high school scoops £5,000 prize for being one of most improved in England
A Merton girls’ school has won £5,000 government prize for being one of the most improved schools in the country.
Heavenly riches: London’s listed places of worship can opt for slice of £15million roof repair fund
London congregations responsible for looking after listed places of worship can now apply to a new £15million fund. The grants
Tomb Raider creator vows to open Hammersmith technology school to give kids ‘skills for jobs that don’t yet exist’
The founding father of the UK gaming industry Ian Livingstone CBE is set to open a technology school in Hammersmith
Lambeth invests £490m to improve social housing and home 21,000 people on waiting list
A record £490million is being invested by Lambeth Council to improve housing after taking back the reigns of housing services
‘Wake up government!’ South West London midwives join NHS four-hour strike in pay dispute
Thousands of NHS staff in England are staging a four-hour walkout today in a pay dispute. This action, which will
On the Pulse: Should the UK government ever negotiate with terrorists?
As another ISIS propaganda video featuring a British hostage was released earlier this week, the ethical dilemma of whether the
Notes on a horsemeat scandal: Environmental health charity welcomes food fraud report but has budget cut concerns
An environmental health charity has cautiously welcomed a report investigating food crime following the horsemeat scandal, but remains concerned about
Government ‘revenge porn’ web chat invites victims to share experiences in bid to tackle rising problem
A revenge porn web chat hosted by the Ministry of Justice will take place today to understand the scale of
Tooting MP Sadiq Khan criticises decision to buy water cannon
By Amy Martin and Emma Griffin Boris Johnson’s decision to buy three water cannon is a ‘sign of his complete
Richmond businesswoman backs project helping female-owned companies to grow
Summary: Lynne Parker met with government minister Lynne Featherstone to discuss challenges women in business face. Image: By Hubert MacGreevy