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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 5h

Be the first to hear about London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks.

Tickets go on sale on Friday 17 October at 12 noon and are expected to sell out quickly.

Sign up to get an email reminder when the first batch of tickets goes on sale:

London New Year's Eve 2025

Get the latest updates on New Year's Eve in London.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 7h

Join us today from 2–8pm in the heart of London for Diwali on the Square.

The day will be packed with exciting activities for all to enjoy the vibrant spirit of Diwali.

It’s a fantastic opportunity to come together and celebrate the triumph of light over darkness.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 8h

I’m concerned about the changes to the Skilled Worker visa route and the impact it may have on Londoners working for Transport for London, our other public services and beyond.

Sir Sadiq Khan calls for pause on new immigration rules

The mayor of London said the changes had

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 18h

Delighted to join so many talented people at the BFI London Film Festival for the UK premiere of Hamnet, my film festival gala. A moving story of love and loss, with scenes filmed right here in London.

We can all be proud that London's film industry is a global success story.

Paul Mescal stood on the red carpet at the London Film Festival

The Mayor of London and Justine Simons is Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries

Cast, writers, director and crew of Hamnet pose for a photograph alongside the Mayor of London ahead of the UK premiere of Hamnet.

The film theatre seats are filled - the audience is taking photos of the actors on the stage

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 1d

This year’s Liberty Festival took place in Wandsworth as part of my London Borough of Culture - a fantastic display of disabled creative talent from across our city.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 1d

One day to go until Diwali on the Square ✨

The day will be jam-packed with exciting activities to celebrate the vibrant spirit of Diwali.

It’s free and everyone is welcome.

Diwali On The Square: Free Festival Returns To Trafalgar Square For 2025

This huge free event is the biggest Diwali celebration in London.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 1d

Every year, the eyes of the world watch as our capital’s unique NYE fireworks display shows off the very best of London.

The only way to experience this unique show in person is by buying a ticket. Tickets go on sale at 12 noon on Friday 17 October - make a note on your calendar.

London New Year's Eve Fireworks 2025 Tickets On Sale Next Week

With tickets costing up to £55.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 1d

I welcome this investment from the government to help us transform the way we tackle homelessness and rough sleeping, putting prevention first.

London will receive £36.5m to support homelessness and rough sleeping services.

London to get £36m boost in homelessness funding

London will see the biggest share of the £84m being distributed across England's councils.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 1d

I’m proud of our Pension Credit campaign, but too many Londoners are still missing out on vital support.

That's why City Hall is working to reach even more Londoners as we build a better, fairer city for everyone.

Pension credit helping thousands of low income older Londoners transform their lives - Harrow Online

More than 4,400 older Londoners have claimed up to £21.5million in “vital” Pension Credit in the last year, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS)

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 2d

No one should have to sleep rough on our streets.

I welcome this £36.5m government investment, which will help deliver our Rough Sleeping Action Plan with London Councils - putting prevention first and supporting more Londoners into safe, stable accommodation.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 2d

Today, on World Mental Health Day, let’s look out for one another.

Our communities are stronger when we talk openly about how we’re feeling. Take 30 minutes to complete the free #ZeroSuicideLDN training and learn how to help save a life:

#ZeroSuicideLDN - Thrive LDN

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 2d

Delighted to join Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness Alison McGovern at the Greenhouse in Hackney, a resource and advice centre for homeless people, to welcome a £36.5 funding boost from the Government to help us tackle rough sleeping and homelessness.

The Mayor of London stands with Minister Alison McGovern and a large group of staff and volunteers at The Greenhouse in Hackney

A close-up of the exterior sign for The Greenhouse in Hackney, which reads “East London NHS Foundation Trust. Greenhouse. Health, Housing & Welfare Advice.”

The Mayor of London sits at a table in discussion with staff and service users at The Greenhouse resource and advice centre in Hackney.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 2d

I’ve always been clear that no one should have to sleep rough on our streets.

This additional funding from government will support our Rough Sleeping Action Plan and our work with London Councils to prevent people becoming homeless.

Poster from the Mayor of London announcing £36.5 million in government funding to help Londoners facing homelessness. The text reads: ‘GREAT NEWS – Government announces £36.5M to help Londoners facing homelessness.’ It details funding allocations: £28.4m to prevent and end rough sleeping, £7.1m to support families in temporary accommodation with essentials, and £960k for drug and alcohol treatment for people sleeping rough or at risk of homelessness. The background shows a dimly lit city street or alleyway.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 2d

The countdown to NYE is officially on: tickets for London’s NYE fireworks go on sale next Friday 17 October at 12 noon.
Don’t miss out on the chance to see this spectacular show in person. Follow us on WhatsApp to get a notification when the tickets go live.

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Poster for celebrating New Year’s Eve in London. The image features fireworks in the night sky above Big Ben. Bold white and pink text reads: "Celebrate New Year’s Eve in London. Follow our ‘Mayor of London’ WhatsApp channel to find out when tickets go live." At the bottom, there's a pink button with a WhatsApp icon and the text: "Join us on WhatsApp."

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 2d

I’m pleased that sites in Enfield and Greenwich have been put forward as part of the government’s New Towns program.

This is another step forward in solving London’s acute housing supply crisis.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 2d

Great to see the Government moving ahead with plans to modernise licensing rules for pubs and clubs. These much-loved venues are at the heart of our communities.

This is just the start, as we work to unlock London’s nightlife and build a better city for everyone.

UK government plans to boost economy by loosening nightlife laws

In light of stagnated UK economic growth, the Labour government has announced a new plan to allow restaurants, pubs, and night clubs to stay open later. The UK

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 2d

Now more than ever, I urge Londoners to stand united in our rejection of hatred.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 2d

Today’s update from the Independent Office for Police Conduct around accelerated misconduct proceedings is unprecedented and sends a clear message that any officers who display the kind of behaviour we saw on Panorama will face serious consequences - fast.

Police watchdog investigating 10 officers

The IOPC says they have sufficient evidence to show clear breaches of professional behaviour.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 3d

Take a closer look at the new DLR trains, boasting the latest cutting-edge design and technology ⤵️

🚆 10% more capacity
🚆 Air con
🚆 Walk-through design
🚆 Charging points
🚆 Improved accessibility

An exciting milestone for travel in East and South London.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 3d

Thanks to London’s bold action, almost 10 million people are now breathing cleaner air.

That means fewer children will grow up with stunted lungs and fewer people will have to suffer from asthma, dementia and heart disease.

London hits clean air milestone 184 years early - ULEZ makes 'big difference'

A professor has branded the success a 'truly remarkable turnaround for the city's air quality'

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 3d

London is a global powerhouse for film 🎬

I’m delighted that the BFI London Film Festival is back until 19 October 2025. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover the world’s best new films, series and immersive storytelling.

BFI London Film Festival 2025 trailer

YouTube video by BFI

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 3d

The Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative will support mayors who are leading the way across the world.

Fantastic to welcome 30 European mayors to London to discuss shared challenges and priorities.

📸: Bloomberg Philanthropies

Mayor Sadiq Khan stands at the front of a group of European Mayors. Behind them is a sign which reads "Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative"

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 3d

2025 has been a remarkable year for women’s sport.
London is proud to have welcomed the world’s best athletes and record-breaking crowds.

Our city has shone as the undisputed global capital of women’s sport.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 4d

I’m proud that my Pension Credit campaign has helped older Londoners unlock £40m in unclaimed support.

Too many Londoners are still missing out. I’m urging Londoners to use City Hall’s Cost of Living Hub to check their entitlements to benefits: www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 4d

Our Pension Credit campaign has helped almost 9000 London households secure life-changing financial support from the Government since February 2023.

But billions in benefits still go unclaimed across the capital. That’s why I’m extending my campaign to help reach more Londoners.

More than £4bn in benefits will go unclaimed in London this year

Sadiq Khan's campaign to help pensioners in London access the support they're entitled to will be extended to help more people.

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