This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The ...

The Met Police are opposing plans for an Ilford pub to close at 4am when it reopens in case it worsens crime and disorder.

Plans have been submitted to change a bed and breakfast in Dunton Road, Romford to an HMO for up to seven people.