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Wed, 22 Jul 2026

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 The borough where families are slowly disappearing

Islington is a snapshot of a trend playing out across inner London, Britain and much of the world.
Some key points mentioned in the article include:
* A spokesperson for Mayor Sadiq Khan stated that tackling London's housing crisis is one of his top priorities, alongside measures to support families with the cost of living.
* The government has introduced policies such as paternity and unpaid parental leave day one rights through their Employment Rights Act, and 30 hours of funded childcare a week to working families.
* Many residents are being forced to choose between staying in London or finding more affordable housing elsewhere.