Sainsbury’s to leave central London HQ after two decades Business The Sainsbury’s headquarters is packing up and relocating to the sustainable JJ Mack Building in Farringdon, a six-minute walk from its current location at Chancery Lane.
Pro-Palestine protest calling for ceasefire held in central London today Live! A pro-Palestine protest calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war will march through the streets of central London on Saturday. The march will start at Bank Junction at midday and finish in Parliament Square, with an exclusion zone prohibiting any protesters from assembling around the Israeli Embassy. It comes after the UK chose to [...]
Coronation: Flight restrictions to be imposed over central London Coronation Flight restrictions affecting light aircraft and drones will be imposed above central London on Friday and Saturday due to the coronation. Transport Secretary Mark Harper has banned aircraft from flying below 2,500 feet in an area which includes Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey “on advice from the Metropolitan Police Service”, according to a notice to [...]
Almost 2,000 Met Police officers on duty in central London November 11, 2023 Almost 2,000 Metropolitan Police officers will be on duty in central London over the weekend, as the force prepares for Armistice and pro-Palestinian events.
Central London Alliance calls for government to cut VAT for hospitality, tourism and leisure January 23, 2024 Central London Alliance (CLA) calls on the Government to address the UK’s lack of competitiveness on the global tourism market, beginning with a cut to VAT for the hospitality, tourism and leisure industries. Figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that visits to the UK increased 112 per cent year-on-year, generating £30 billion [...]
Billionaire-backed PTO Tour brings elite triathlon race to central London January 29, 2024 The course will include a bike race through Westminster.
GPE: West End landlord upgrades forecasts as workers return to central London November 16, 2023 Great Portland Estates, the London-listed landlord said it had signed 37 new leases and renewals in the six months to 30 September, as workers returned to the office. The West End-focused landlord said market lettings were on average 13.4 per ahead of March 2023’s estimated rental value (ERV) with an annual rent role of £11.2m. [...]
GSK moves new HQ to central London December 12, 2022 GSK today announced that it would be moving its new global headquarters to central London and away from the outskirts. The company will move to the new headquarters in 2024 from its current location in Brentford, West London. The site (currently known as the Earnshaw), which is under construction and scheduled for completion next year, [...]
City Giving Day: Central London Alliance’s Guinness World Record Title Attempt September 7, 2023 In a city that’s known for its fast-paced business world, iconic landmarks, and vibrant culture, a remarkable event is set to take place that will not only make history but also underline the spirit of community and philanthropy that thrives within the heart of London. On the 25th and 26th of September, the Central London [...]
Bottoms up: Central London set for a new rooftop bar as Maven Leisure raises £2m April 25, 2024 Maven plans to raise the money via the private equity investment firm Growthdeck, which offers “tax-efficient investment opportunities in UK growth businesses”.