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The Mayor is falling short of delivering the affordable homes that Londoners need most, a City Hall report has concluded. The social housing system is failing to keep pace with increasing demand from families and disabled Londoners, the London Assembly Housing Committee have said in a new publication. There is especially a lack of affordable family-sized and accessible homes in ...

A major rail line remains partially closed between Euston station and Watford Junction following a large fire in north London, affecting some services to cities including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow. About 70 firefighters tackled the blaze, which started at about 09:30 GMT at a commercial building on Regent’s Park Road in Chalk Farm, London Fire Brigade (LFB) said. It ...

  A senior British MP has warned that the credibility of Bangladesh’s future elections is at risk unless all political parties are allowed to participate freely in the democratic process. Robert John Blackman CBE MP, Conservative Member of Parliament for Harrow East, made the remarks while addressing a high-level seminar titled “Bangladesh at the Crossroads” at the House of Lords. The event, ...

A COOKBOOK with delicious recipes from around the world, a film which captured waves of migration, and photography exhibition of community portraits and storytelling were just some of highlights at an event celebrating community cohesion in Tower Hamlets. Hosted by the council, The Best of the World in One Borough event on January 22, brought together community groups who had ...

  On Monday, 26 January, at the Micro Business Centre in London, Chhatak Education Trust UK hosted a reception to honour three of its trustees who have recently completed their PhDs in their respective fields. The reception was held in recognition of Education Secretary Dr Shamim Ahmed, General Secretary Dr Ansar Ahmed Ullah and Dr Mufti Mohammed Ekramul Haque Miah. ...

By Matiar Chowdhury:   26 January 2026:     Marking the 40th anniversary of the Sikh nation’s historic decision to liberate its homeland in Indian- controlled Punjab, in the form of an independent sovereign state of Khalistan, Sikhs across the world, from Amritsar to London and elsewhere, have reaffirmed their commitment to that lawful and legitimate goal. Article 1 of the ...

London’s night tsar role, which was held by radio DJ and broadcaster Amy Lamé until 2024, will be retired in favour of a commission appointed by London mayor Sadiq Khan. This move is one of a series of recommendations outlined by London’s Nightlife Taskforce, which is made up of key hospitality figures including nightclub Fabric operator Cameron Leslie, UKHospitality chair ...

Ansar Ahmed Ullah: An international conference on blasphemy allegations, mob violence and the protection of religious minorities in Bangladesh was held on 24 January 2026 at Het Nutshuis in The Hague, organised by Global Human Rights Defence. The event, titled Blasphemy Allegations, Mob Violence and the Protection of Religious Minorities in Bangladesh, was opened by Harry van Bommel and brought together ...

    Bangla Mirror Desk:   January 26: The biennial executive council election of the London Bangla Press Club was held in a peaceful and festive atmosphere on January 25 at the Impression Venue in East London. The total number of voters was 335. Out of these, 325 votes were cast, which is 97 percent of the total votes. Of ...

A total of 86 people have been arrested after protesters supporting a Palestine Action-linked activist on hunger strike breached the grounds of Wormwood Scrubs prison. The group refused to leave when ordered to do so, allegedly blocking prison staff from entering and leaving while threatening police officers, the Metropolitan Police said. The Met said several demonstrators also managed to get ...