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WorldLondon burial space to run out in 17 boroughs by 2040, City Hall audit shows
More than half of London’s local authorities will have no burial space left by 2040, a City Hall audit reveals. Barnet Council is among those told to reuse old graves and consider ‘grey-belt’ land to meet rising demand from an ageing population.
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WorldLondon rough sleeping falls sharply among young adults
The number of young adults sleeping rough in London fell by 45% in the year to June 2026, with 202 recorded in the quarter. Overall rough sleeping dropped 10%, while the No Second Night Out initiative prevented 77% of new rough sleepers from spending a second night on the streets.
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WorldLondon MPs Oppose NHS Board Seat Changes
London MPs are urging ministers to reconsider legislation that would remove local authority seats from NHS Integrated Care Boards and replace them with nominees from City Hall. Concerns centre on the impact on local healthcare planning and the unique structure of London's health services.
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WorldLondon Stadium deal costs £19m annually
The London Stadium is incurring an annual operating loss of approximately £19 million for City Hall. This financial strain is largely attributed to a long-term agreement with West Ham United signed in 2013, which has no break clause for the Greater London Authority.
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