Press releases

Under-fives in the capital who miss out on nursery during the Covid-19 pandemic are at risk of falling behind unless work is done to ensure they can bridge the gap in their education, a new report by London Councils warns.

Leaders launch digital exclusion taskforce to help Londoners get better connectivity, acquire digital skills and access devices

With London’s economy still in lockdown and the capital facing the highest rates of unemployment in the UK, a new report released today provides an insight into the impact of the pandemic on the capital’s businesses

In light of the recent cold weather and dropping temperatures

In response to the high rates of Covid-19 infections across London

In response to a major incident being declared in London due to high levels of Covid-19 transmission in London and rising hospital admissions

Today the Chancellor announced additional grants for UK retail and hospitality sectors. The £4.6bn relief package includes the introduction of one-off top up grants for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses worth up to £9,000 per property to help businesses through to the Spring.

In response to the Prime Minister announcing a new national lockdown

In response to Government reviewing its Contingency Arrangements so that primary schools in all London boroughs will be closed for the next two weeks