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UK revisits Online Safety Act as disinformation triggers far-right riots

The act, passed in October but not set to be enforced until early next year, allows the government to fine social media companies

Updated On: 09 Aug 2024 | 2:57 PM IST

Indian-origin British cop in short-list to be Scotland Yard chief

Neil Basu, an Indian-origin British police officer, is widely believed to be in a short-list of candidates who could become the next London Metropolitan Police Commissioner.

Updated On: 11 Feb 2022 | 10:33 AM IST

Sadiq Khan wins second term as London Mayor, hails overwhelming mandate

Sadiq Khan has been re-elected as Mayor of London for a second term after beating his closest rival with a vote share of 55.2 per cent versus 44.8 per cent in an election that was closer than expected

Updated On: 09 May 2021 | 4:03 PM IST

London Mayor sets tough emissions fines for large polluting vehicles

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has tightened the city-wide Low Emission Zone (LEZ) rules

Updated On: 03 Mar 2021 | 5:10 PM IST

London Mayor launches new fund with Google to fight extremism, hate crimes

Organisations such as registered charities and community groups have until March 22 to pitch for funds as part of the new initiative.

Updated On: 14 Jan 2020 | 10:03 PM IST

London Mayor condemns plans to hold anti-India march over Kashmir on Diwali

He said that his City Hall office would be working with Scotland Yard to ensure a "robust" policing plan was in place for such a march

Updated On: 21 Oct 2019 | 1:59 AM IST

London Mayor bats for change in UK govt's visa policy

Khan said he was "lobbying" with the British government to revise the visa policy to help attract more trade and investment to the UK capital

Updated On: 05 Dec 2017 | 2:12 AM IST