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The policy, introduced in 2017, was widely criticised by campaigners and charities. Chancellor Rachel Reeves said: “Every child deserves an equal chance to fulfil their potential and for every child that grows up in poverty, we all pay the price. “When children go hungry and cold, talent goes to waste and we all lose out. “That is why I’m proud that we will lift more children out of poverty in a single Parliament than any other since records began.” The Government estimates that ending the cap will lift 450,000 children out of poverty, rising to more than 500,000 when combined…

Rizwan Javid, 41, of Salcombe Drive, Chadwell Heath and Hussain Kapadia, 34, of Auckland Road, Ilford have been sentenced to nearly five years in prison between them for their part in a crime gang which stole more than 50 high-value motor vehicles. Both pleaded guilty to conspiracy to handling stolen goods, conspiracy to commit fraud and conspiracy to transfer criminal property, and were handed sentences of two years and eight months, and two years and three months, respectively. Rizwan Javid, 41, of Salcombe Drive, Chadwell Heath (Image: Surrey Police) It follows an investigation by Surrey Police into a string of…

86-year-old David is missing from Barnehurst. Police say he frequents the Bexleyheath area and was last seen wearing a blue and green puffer jacket, a black jumper, and navy jeans. David has been deemed vulnerable, so anyone who sees him is urged to call 101, quoting 152/29NOV25. BexleyMPS posted on X: “MISSING: Can you help us find David? “David is 86 and is missing from Barnehurst. “He frequents the Bexleyheath area and is vulnerable and was last seen wearing blue and green puffer jackets, a black jumper and navy jeans. “If sighted, please call 101 quoting CAD 152/29NOV25.” Source link

While these stories dominated headlines, a similar, troubling issue is happening here in Haringey under Labour’s watch. A Guardian investigation recently revealed that several councils are placing or referring residents into Houses in Multiple Occupation that do not have the required licence. Haringey was one of the councils named. Rather than treating unlicensed properties as a red line, the council has continued to use or refer residents who rely on the authority for support towards them. This means the council is acting both as regulator and customer of illegal accommodation. Cllr Luke Cawley-Harrison (Image: D Tothill2018) But it gets worse.…

A BBC report in July said according to the British Beer and Pub Association the number of pubs in the UK has steadily decreased every year since 2000. Around 15,000 pubs have closed in that time, including 289 in 2014 – the equivalent of six a week. Here are five pubs that have closed across east London in the last five years. The Rising Sun, Hornchurch The Rising Sun (Image: Charlotte Anderson) The Rising Sun, in High Street, Hornchurch, closed permanently in June 2023 after being open for at least two decades. Originally known as The Cricketers Public House, Havering…

Essex Police has put out an appeal for witnesses and information following a collision in Thoby Lane, Mountnessing on Friday (November 28). The crash, which happened just before 8pm, involved a White Toyota Hilux – with the driver later taken to hospital with “serious” injuries. READ MORE: Picture shows car balancing on back after ‘crash on notorious Havering road’ The police want to hear from anyone who may have seen the collision, has dashcam footage or saw the White Hilux in the area before the crash. To get in contact, call 101 or submit a report on the Essex Police…

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The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation following the death of Franklin Francis, from Newham. Officers were called to Palmerston Road, Forest Gate, at 3.52pm on Tuesday (November 25) after reports of a fight and found the 56-year-old unresponsive. He was rushed to hospital by the London Ambulance Service, where he was in a “life-threatening condition”, but later passed away on Thursday (November 27). His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. Mr Francis’ family said: “Franklin was a loving member of the family whose kindness and warmth touched everyone who knew him. “His absence leaves…

The exhibition will be held in the restored committee room of Hornsey Town Hall as part of its festive reopening on Saturday, December 6. The Insights exhibition will feature work from 36 artists who are part of the 60-strong Crouch End Open Studios group. Crouch End Open Studios artists back at Hornsey Town Hall (Image: Marie Mangan) Richard Peacock, printmaker and chair of Crouch End Open Studios, said: “We’re very excited for Crouch End Open Studios to be back at Hornsey Town Hall in what is our 20th anniversary year. “We have very fond memories of our exhibitions held here…