Government to drop asylum hotel provider
BBC News 25/03/25
The government will end a contract worth £2bn a year with one of the largest providers of hotel asylum accommodation after the Home Office said an audit identified concerns about the company's performance.
Chiltern Firehouse future unclear after fire
BBC News 22/02/25
A luxury central London hotel popular with celebrities could be closed for years following a large fire, according to an architecture firm that previously worked on the building.
Investigation into killer over reported murder rap
BBC News 16/01/25
The Ministry of Justice has begun an investigation into Jake Fahri, a convicted murderer, after reports he recorded music referencing his 2008 killing of schoolboy Jimmy Mizen.
One of England's biggest school academy trusts to ban phone use
BBC News 14/09/24
One of England's largest school academy trusts is set to ban phones during the school day.
Girl died drinking Costa hot chocolate, inquest told
BBC News 12/08/24
A 13-year-old girl with a severe dairy allergy suffered an "immediate reaction" after just one sip of a Costa Coffee hot chocolate that was supposed to be made with soya milk, an inquest has been told.
Woman unable to use council house shower since March
BBC News 08/08/24
A mother who had a front door that would not lock for eight months and a woman who has been unable to use her shower since March have called on a south-east London council to fix social housing "disrepair".
BBC presenter taken off flight over child's allergy
BBC News 27/05/24
A freelance BBC weather presenter says she was "kicked off" a flight from London Gatwick to Turkey after asking passengers not to eat peanuts.