Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan
@london.gov.uk
Husband, father and Mayor of the greatest city in the world. He/Him.
London’s creativity is one of our greatest strengths.
I’m proud to support London boroughs Merton, Barnet and Greenwich through my Cultural Impact Awards. The three boroughs have received £300,000 to deliver cultural projects in their communities to bring more people together.
I’m proud to support London boroughs Merton, Barnet and Greenwich through my Cultural Impact Awards. The three boroughs have received £300,000 to deliver cultural projects in their communities to bring more people together.
January 22, 2026 at 9:57 PM
London’s creativity is one of our greatest strengths.
I’m proud to support London boroughs Merton, Barnet and Greenwich through my Cultural Impact Awards. The three boroughs have received £300,000 to deliver cultural projects in their communities to bring more people together.
I’m proud to support London boroughs Merton, Barnet and Greenwich through my Cultural Impact Awards. The three boroughs have received £300,000 to deliver cultural projects in their communities to bring more people together.
Many aren't aware that burning wood at home can seriously impact indoor and outdoor air quality. Tonight is Clean Air Night - learn about how to protect your health and your home:
www.actionforcleanair.org.uk/campaigns/cl...
www.actionforcleanair.org.uk/campaigns/cl...
January 22, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Many aren't aware that burning wood at home can seriously impact indoor and outdoor air quality. Tonight is Clean Air Night - learn about how to protect your health and your home:
www.actionforcleanair.org.uk/campaigns/cl...
www.actionforcleanair.org.uk/campaigns/cl...
Great news that arts venues, museums, libraries and heritage buildings are set to be boosted by major new funding from the government.
Organisations mentioned - from Natural History Museum to the BFI - are cultural powerhouses. It’s vital they’re supported and protected.
Organisations mentioned - from Natural History Museum to the BFI - are cultural powerhouses. It’s vital they’re supported and protected.
Government announces bumper £1.5 billion package to restore national pride
£1.5 billion will be invested in cultural organisations over a five-year period – turning the corner on underfunding over the last decade and more
www.gov.uk
January 22, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Great news that arts venues, museums, libraries and heritage buildings are set to be boosted by major new funding from the government.
Organisations mentioned - from Natural History Museum to the BFI - are cultural powerhouses. It’s vital they’re supported and protected.
Organisations mentioned - from Natural History Museum to the BFI - are cultural powerhouses. It’s vital they’re supported and protected.
Another example of us doing what is right for Londoners:
More liveable neighbourhoods
Healthier communities
Fewer Collisions
Fewer deaths and serious injuries
Change isn’t easy, but I’m willing to make tough choices to make our city safer.
More liveable neighbourhoods
Healthier communities
Fewer Collisions
Fewer deaths and serious injuries
Change isn’t easy, but I’m willing to make tough choices to make our city safer.
East London residents win sensational victory in fight to save low-traffic schemes
London-wide implications for LTNs as Court of Appeal rules that Tower Hamlets mayor Lutfur Rahman acted unlawfully in trying to ignore Sadiq Khan’s transport masterplan
www.standard.co.uk
January 22, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Another example of us doing what is right for Londoners:
More liveable neighbourhoods
Healthier communities
Fewer Collisions
Fewer deaths and serious injuries
Change isn’t easy, but I’m willing to make tough choices to make our city safer.
More liveable neighbourhoods
Healthier communities
Fewer Collisions
Fewer deaths and serious injuries
Change isn’t easy, but I’m willing to make tough choices to make our city safer.
Launching this Saturday: The latest Superloop route, the SL11.
Here’s what you need to know:
It’s an express service connecting North Greenwich to Abbey Wood
It stops in Thamesmead, an underserved area of London
It’s free for the first week.
londonist.com/london/trans...
Here’s what you need to know:
It’s an express service connecting North Greenwich to Abbey Wood
It stops in Thamesmead, an underserved area of London
It’s free for the first week.
londonist.com/london/trans...
SL11: New Superloop Bus Launches On Saturday - And It's Free For A Week
Express service between Abbey Wood and North Greenwich.
londonist.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:08 AM
Launching this Saturday: The latest Superloop route, the SL11.
Here’s what you need to know:
It’s an express service connecting North Greenwich to Abbey Wood
It stops in Thamesmead, an underserved area of London
It’s free for the first week.
londonist.com/london/trans...
Here’s what you need to know:
It’s an express service connecting North Greenwich to Abbey Wood
It stops in Thamesmead, an underserved area of London
It’s free for the first week.
londonist.com/london/trans...
This Saturday the new SL11 bus launches. Replacing the 472, it brings quicker, more direct journeys, backing regeneration in Thamesmead and boosting transport links in an under-served part of London.
A faster way forward for southeast London.
A faster way forward for southeast London.
January 21, 2026 at 8:22 PM
This Saturday the new SL11 bus launches. Replacing the 472, it brings quicker, more direct journeys, backing regeneration in Thamesmead and boosting transport links in an under-served part of London.
A faster way forward for southeast London.
A faster way forward for southeast London.
Proud to launch the new SL11 today at North Greenwich bus station.
While bigger projects like the DLR to Thamesmead are underway, express buses like these help to make journeys quicker and link up bus, rail and Elizabeth line services in South East London.
While bigger projects like the DLR to Thamesmead are underway, express buses like these help to make journeys quicker and link up bus, rail and Elizabeth line services in South East London.
January 21, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Proud to launch the new SL11 today at North Greenwich bus station.
While bigger projects like the DLR to Thamesmead are underway, express buses like these help to make journeys quicker and link up bus, rail and Elizabeth line services in South East London.
While bigger projects like the DLR to Thamesmead are underway, express buses like these help to make journeys quicker and link up bus, rail and Elizabeth line services in South East London.
NEW: The latest Superloop route goes live on Saturday.
The SL11 connects North Greenwich and Abbey Wood, via Thamesmead and Woolwich.
This new express service will lead to faster journeys and improved connections across South East London.
The SL11 connects North Greenwich and Abbey Wood, via Thamesmead and Woolwich.
This new express service will lead to faster journeys and improved connections across South East London.
New Superloop bus route to launch in south-east London
The new express bus service will link Abbey Wood and North Greenwich via Thamesmead.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 12:03 PM
NEW: The latest Superloop route goes live on Saturday.
The SL11 connects North Greenwich and Abbey Wood, via Thamesmead and Woolwich.
This new express service will lead to faster journeys and improved connections across South East London.
The SL11 connects North Greenwich and Abbey Wood, via Thamesmead and Woolwich.
This new express service will lead to faster journeys and improved connections across South East London.
Beavers are back in London 🦫
Here's how (and why) we did it ⬇️
Here's how (and why) we did it ⬇️
January 21, 2026 at 7:18 AM
Beavers are back in London 🦫
Here's how (and why) we did it ⬇️
Here's how (and why) we did it ⬇️
I want every Londoner to know that from April 2026, your rights at work are changing with improvements to sick pay, parental leave and strengthened worker protections.
Stay informed with my online Employment Rights Hub. www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
Stay informed with my online Employment Rights Hub. www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
Employment Rights Hub
Find out about what employment rights you have in London.
www.london.gov.uk
January 20, 2026 at 4:18 PM
I want every Londoner to know that from April 2026, your rights at work are changing with improvements to sick pay, parental leave and strengthened worker protections.
Stay informed with my online Employment Rights Hub. www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
Stay informed with my online Employment Rights Hub. www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
Key workers deserve homes they can afford in the city they serve.
That’s why I’m proud to launch my Key Worker Living Rent scheme, which will help NHS staff, firefighters and others into affordable homes for long-term rent, saving potentially thousands of pounds each year.
That’s why I’m proud to launch my Key Worker Living Rent scheme, which will help NHS staff, firefighters and others into affordable homes for long-term rent, saving potentially thousands of pounds each year.
January 20, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Key workers deserve homes they can afford in the city they serve.
That’s why I’m proud to launch my Key Worker Living Rent scheme, which will help NHS staff, firefighters and others into affordable homes for long-term rent, saving potentially thousands of pounds each year.
That’s why I’m proud to launch my Key Worker Living Rent scheme, which will help NHS staff, firefighters and others into affordable homes for long-term rent, saving potentially thousands of pounds each year.
More needs to be done to keep children safe online.
I welcome the announcement from the government of this consultation to tackle the threat of social media & deliver a safer online world for children.
I welcome the announcement from the government of this consultation to tackle the threat of social media & deliver a safer online world for children.
UK to consult on social media ban for under 16s
The government said it expected schools to be
www.bbc.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 10:08 AM
More needs to be done to keep children safe online.
I welcome the announcement from the government of this consultation to tackle the threat of social media & deliver a safer online world for children.
I welcome the announcement from the government of this consultation to tackle the threat of social media & deliver a safer online world for children.
Fantastic to have the NBA in London, cementing our city’s reputation as the world’s sporting capital.
I’ve joined forces with the NBA to deliver a meaningful legacy from this game, including investment to improve access to London’s community basketball courts.
I’ve joined forces with the NBA to deliver a meaningful legacy from this game, including investment to improve access to London’s community basketball courts.
January 19, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Fantastic to have the NBA in London, cementing our city’s reputation as the world’s sporting capital.
I’ve joined forces with the NBA to deliver a meaningful legacy from this game, including investment to improve access to London’s community basketball courts.
I’ve joined forces with the NBA to deliver a meaningful legacy from this game, including investment to improve access to London’s community basketball courts.
Great to be with the NBA and my Basketball Taskforce before the Memphis Grizzlies v Orlando Magic NBA London Game - our work together means more access to basketball in London’s leisure centres, and more community basketball courts ⛹️
January 19, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Great to be with the NBA and my Basketball Taskforce before the Memphis Grizzlies v Orlando Magic NBA London Game - our work together means more access to basketball in London’s leisure centres, and more community basketball courts ⛹️
Backed with record Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime funding, the Met Police continues to crack down on crime across London. In Croydon, a new Live Facial Recognition pilot project has led to the arrests of 100 wanted criminals in 3 months - contributing to a 12% reduction in crime locally.
Croydon Live Facial Recognition pilot cuts crime, says Met Police
A pilot scheme in Croydon leads to 100 arrests, but concerns are raised over privacy and bias.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Backed with record Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime funding, the Met Police continues to crack down on crime across London. In Croydon, a new Live Facial Recognition pilot project has led to the arrests of 100 wanted criminals in 3 months - contributing to a 12% reduction in crime locally.
70 years ago, the Thames was declared “biologically dead”.
Now it’s thriving with life, with everything from harbour porpoises to wading birds.
Proof that when we choose long-term action, London’s nature prospers.
Now it’s thriving with life, with everything from harbour porpoises to wading birds.
Proof that when we choose long-term action, London’s nature prospers.
River Thames cleaner but at risk from climate change, report says - BBC News
A report finds the river is in good condition, but experts warn of climate change threat.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 3:31 PM
70 years ago, the Thames was declared “biologically dead”.
Now it’s thriving with life, with everything from harbour porpoises to wading birds.
Proof that when we choose long-term action, London’s nature prospers.
Now it’s thriving with life, with everything from harbour porpoises to wading birds.
Proof that when we choose long-term action, London’s nature prospers.
Today at City Hall, we came together with Jewish community leaders and Holocaust and genocide survivors ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day.
We listened and reflected on our shared responsibility to carry the lessons of history forward, and to stand against hatred in all its forms.
We listened and reflected on our shared responsibility to carry the lessons of history forward, and to stand against hatred in all its forms.
January 19, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Today at City Hall, we came together with Jewish community leaders and Holocaust and genocide survivors ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day.
We listened and reflected on our shared responsibility to carry the lessons of history forward, and to stand against hatred in all its forms.
We listened and reflected on our shared responsibility to carry the lessons of history forward, and to stand against hatred in all its forms.
The homicide rate for under-25s is now 3x lower than it was when I set up the VRU in 2019, and hospital admissions of young people for knife assault have almost halved in the same period.
London is safer thanks to the prevention work of @london-vru.bsky.social.
London is safer thanks to the prevention work of @london-vru.bsky.social.
London’s murder rate drops to lowest in more than a decade
Sadiq Khan says ‘public health’ approach has made the capital one of the safest cities in the western world
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM
The homicide rate for under-25s is now 3x lower than it was when I set up the VRU in 2019, and hospital admissions of young people for knife assault have almost halved in the same period.
London is safer thanks to the prevention work of @london-vru.bsky.social.
London is safer thanks to the prevention work of @london-vru.bsky.social.
Congratulations to Senegal on your Africa Cup of Nations win 🏆
London’s Senegalese diaspora is celebrating with you 🇸🇳
London’s Senegalese diaspora is celebrating with you 🇸🇳
January 18, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Congratulations to Senegal on your Africa Cup of Nations win 🏆
London’s Senegalese diaspora is celebrating with you 🇸🇳
London’s Senegalese diaspora is celebrating with you 🇸🇳
Even London’s critics have to accept the evidence - homicide in London has fallen to its lowest level in more than a decade.
Our work is not done. We’ll continue to work with the Metropolitan Police to utilise every tool at our disposal and keep Londoners safe.
Our work is not done. We’ll continue to work with the Metropolitan Police to utilise every tool at our disposal and keep Londoners safe.
January 18, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Even London’s critics have to accept the evidence - homicide in London has fallen to its lowest level in more than a decade.
Our work is not done. We’ll continue to work with the Metropolitan Police to utilise every tool at our disposal and keep Londoners safe.
Our work is not done. We’ll continue to work with the Metropolitan Police to utilise every tool at our disposal and keep Londoners safe.
New figures show more people chose London’s West End this past festive season.
It’s a powerful reminder of the West End’s pull and the vital role it plays in our economy and city life as we move forward with our proposals to transform Oxford Street.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It’s a powerful reminder of the West End’s pull and the vital role it plays in our economy and city life as we move forward with our proposals to transform Oxford Street.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
London's West End sees increased festive footfall
The Heart of London Business Alliance says the increase reflects the area's appeal as an
www.bbc.co.uk
January 18, 2026 at 10:12 AM
New figures show more people chose London’s West End this past festive season.
It’s a powerful reminder of the West End’s pull and the vital role it plays in our economy and city life as we move forward with our proposals to transform Oxford Street.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It’s a powerful reminder of the West End’s pull and the vital role it plays in our economy and city life as we move forward with our proposals to transform Oxford Street.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The NBA is in town and it’s almost time for the tip-off 🏀
The Memphis Grizzlies and the Orlando Magic are going head-to-head at The O2 Arena.
If you don’t have a ticket, you can catch the action for free at NBA House.
nbaevents.nba.com/london/nbaho...
The Memphis Grizzlies and the Orlando Magic are going head-to-head at The O2 Arena.
If you don’t have a ticket, you can catch the action for free at NBA House.
nbaevents.nba.com/london/nbaho...
NBA London Game 2026 - NBA House
Welcome to NBA House, the one-stop destination to celebrate the NBA and its culture.
nbaevents.nba.com
January 18, 2026 at 8:06 AM
The NBA is in town and it’s almost time for the tip-off 🏀
The Memphis Grizzlies and the Orlando Magic are going head-to-head at The O2 Arena.
If you don’t have a ticket, you can catch the action for free at NBA House.
nbaevents.nba.com/london/nbaho...
The Memphis Grizzlies and the Orlando Magic are going head-to-head at The O2 Arena.
If you don’t have a ticket, you can catch the action for free at NBA House.
nbaevents.nba.com/london/nbaho...
🏀 NBA House comes to London
Head to NBA House in North Greenwich to celebrate the NBA’s arrival in London. You can watch the London game for free, meet NBA legends, take a photo with the Larry O’Brien Trophy, and be part of the electric atmosphere.
Head to NBA House in North Greenwich to celebrate the NBA’s arrival in London. You can watch the London game for free, meet NBA legends, take a photo with the Larry O’Brien Trophy, and be part of the electric atmosphere.
NBA London Game 2026 - NBA House
Welcome to NBA House, the one-stop destination to celebrate the NBA and its culture.
nbaevents.nba.com
January 17, 2026 at 4:02 PM
🏀 NBA House comes to London
Head to NBA House in North Greenwich to celebrate the NBA’s arrival in London. You can watch the London game for free, meet NBA legends, take a photo with the Larry O’Brien Trophy, and be part of the electric atmosphere.
Head to NBA House in North Greenwich to celebrate the NBA’s arrival in London. You can watch the London game for free, meet NBA legends, take a photo with the Larry O’Brien Trophy, and be part of the electric atmosphere.
We’re on track to roll out 4G across the Underground by the end of the year.
That means more opportunities to stream, message and stay connected when you’re travelling across the city.
That means more opportunities to stream, message and stay connected when you’re travelling across the city.
January 17, 2026 at 10:18 AM
We’re on track to roll out 4G across the Underground by the end of the year.
That means more opportunities to stream, message and stay connected when you’re travelling across the city.
That means more opportunities to stream, message and stay connected when you’re travelling across the city.
London is ready for the NBA.
January 17, 2026 at 9:29 AM
London is ready for the NBA.