The Challenges London Faces Social and Economic Challenges: Challenge 2 – Urban decline and deprivation. Challenge 3 – Dereliction. Challenge 4 – The impact of urban sprawl on the rural–urban fringe. Challenge 5 – Building on brownfield and Greenfield sites. Challenge 6 – Waste disposal and atmospheric pollution. What are the biggest issues in London? […]

London has a mostly undeserved reputation for being a little unsafe, but in reality, the city is no more dangerous than any other European capital and is considerably safer than some.Take a look at our London safety advice and ensure that you keep out of trouble for the duration of your studies. Is London a […]

On an average, as per some estimates, studying UK can cost you anywhere between INR 19 lakhs to INR 39 lakhs* depending on the course you do and where in UK you are studying. If you’re an Indian student planning to study in London, please note that you are required to show that you can […]

South London, like the east, is both rough and up and coming; like the North, it is also viewed as especially family-friendly and suburban (and dull) North London is also apparently the intellectual part of town. Is south east London safe? East London is perfectly safe for tourists. The most common crimes inflicted against tourists […]

The area was notorious for its deep poverty, overcrowding and associated social problems. This led to the East End’s history of intense political activism and association with some of the country’s most influential social reformers. Another major theme of East End history has been migration, both inward and outward. Which is the poorest area in […]

Inside Britain’s most expensive home: Phones 4u tycoon John Caudwell creates Mayfair mega-mansion valued at £250m. Businessman John Caudwell has created Britain’s most expensive home in Mayfair — it’s more than twice the size of the Royal Albert Hall and worth £250 million. Who owns the most expensive house in London? Cheung Chung KiuLast year, […]

Summary about cost of living in London, United Kingdom: Family of four estimated monthly costs are 4,094$ (3,080£) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 1,160$ (872£) without rent. London is 15.71% less expensive than New York (without rent). What salary do you need to live comfortably in London? Is living in London […]

Last year, the Independent reported that the Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2014 Worldwide Cost of Living survey ranked London the 15th most expensive city in the world to live in; NYC on the other hand, was ranked 26th. New York City wins because it’s the less expensive city for both inhabitants and tourists. Which is more […]

1. It’s on the world stage. London is the UK’s capital city in every way; it’s the political, economic and cultural hub of the country.Pretty much any industry will have opportunities to work in London, meaning that whatever your dream career is, you can take your first step towards it here. Why do you want […]

City of London Motto(s): Domine Dirige Nos (Latin) “O Lord Direct us” (motto of City of London Corporation) Location within Greater London Coordinates: 51°30′56″N 00°05′35″WCoordinates: 51°30′56″N 00°05′35″W Status Sui generis; city and ceremonial county What is London also known as? Georgina Wilson-Powell. 3 August 2017. View. London, otherwise known as the Big Smoke, has been […]

Many historians believe that the city’s current name comes from Londinium, a name that was given to the city when the Romans established it in 43 AD. The suffix “-inium” is thought to have been common among the Romans. Other names used included Londinio, Londiniesi, and Londiniensium. Who came up with the name London? The […]

Whether you’re looking for art or architecture, food or football, London has been honed into a genuinely incredible city through its 2,000-year history. London is famous for its art, architecture, food and fashion, some of which it does better than anywhere else in the world. Why you should travel to London? Reasons To Visit London […]

Today 8,000 people live in the City, a small but growing number since a review of the residential policy.Most residents live in the Barbican, a well-maintained City of London estate where most of the flats and maisonettes are now owner-occupied. Is the City of London a good place to live? London is a great place […]

London does have a higher crime rate, as it is the popular capital city. Although the crime rate in London has been growing, it is still comparably a safe city. According to the Economists Safe Cities Index, London is the fourteenth safest city in the world. Is London safe at night? London is generally a […]

Here are some of the reasons London really is the most exciting city in the world. London is SO multi cultural. The latest statistic says that foreigners now outnumber actual Brits in their own capital.London is a melting pot of culture for Europe and beyond, and there are people here from absolutely everywhere. Why is […]