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New ONS data shows private rent in London far above the “affordability threshold" set at 30% of income. London Renters Union called for government to introduce rent controls. London mayor Sadiq Khan has previously asked for rent control powers and proposed a London Private Rent Commission.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
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More than 60 London Underground staff who came to the UK on skilled worker visas could be deported after the government increased salary thresholds for visa sponsorship.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Campaigners' divestment petition, which had over 3,000 signatures, made it onto the Agenda for debate. Green group leader Shrivastava proposed a motion for full divestment, while Cllr Sian Eiles, Pensions Investment Committee (PIC) chair, proposed an amendment which council agreed.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
The council has approved a fresh package of savings worth more than £34million as it looks to close a £30m budget gap by 2026/27.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.