Entrepreneurs remain positive about UK as a home for startups December 16, 2016 The majority of startups remain positive about the UK as a location to set up a business, new research shows. Some 85 per cent of nearly 200 entrepreneurs quizzed by the Institute of Directors (IoD) said they would still pick Britain over anywhere else in Europe as a startup location. A majority (57 per cent) [...]
Just over a billion quid: Regulator estimates the cost to deliver minimum broadband levels to 1.4m homes December 16, 2016 Regulators say at least £1.1bn needs to be spent on Britain's telecoms infrastructure to provide a "decent" level of broadband to the more than 1.4m homes in the UK that are currently forced to go without it. Ofcom today set out a series of proposals to the government on how it can deliver on its promise [...]
Sadiq Khan announces Philip Kolvin QC as chair of Night Time Commission December 16, 2016 The mayor has picked a licensing expert who acted on behalf of Fabric nightclub to chair his Night Time Commission. Lawyer Philip Kolvin QC will take the reins of a revamped Night Time Commission that'll work alongside newly appointed night czar Amy Lamé. Kolvin is head of Cornerstone Barristers and a patron, and past chairman, of the [...]
Met Police closes investigation into Labour MP Keith Vaz December 16, 2016 The Metropolitan Police has closed its investigation into Labour MP Keith Vaz. Scotland Yard launched the probe following revelations in the Sunday Mirror newspaper. The Met said in September it would “assess” whether any criminal offences were committed by Vaz following the allegations of drug use and hiring escorts. It then launched an investigation last [...]
Stansted Airport unveils plans for £130m arrivals building to boost passenger numbers and up competition December 16, 2016 Among all that back and forth over London airport expansion and the battle between Heathrow and Gatwick, other airports took a bit of a back seat. So now the dust has settled, Stansted is making a play for the limelight with the news of plans for a £130m arrivals building as it bids to boost [...]
Revealed: The best and worst 4G operators in London December 16, 2016 Mobile signal. It's a constant source of frustration and debate among friends and colleagues – and conversations often centre on which operator is worst. And let's be honest, when that emblem in the top corner of our phone turns from 4G to "E" or "GPRS", our hearts sigh. "How can it be there is no coverage when I'm in the middle [...]
Mayor says construction will start on Swiss Cottage-West End cycle superhighway next year though full route isn’t set in stone December 16, 2016 The mayor has confirmed work will start on a new cycle superhighway from Swiss Cottage to the West End next year. Sadiq Khan said construction on the new 2.5 mile route, cycle superhighway 11, will begin in the autumn of 2017 when the gyratory will start to be removed. It was one of the more controversial plans [...]
Severe delays on Victoria line due to signal failure at Brixton December 16, 2016 There are severe delays on the Victoria line this morning, with no service between Victoria station and Brixton. Transport for London said the disruption was due to signal failure at Brixton. https://twitter.com/victorialine/status/809713526826815488 The disruption comes as service on the Piccadilly line slowly but surely starts to show signs of improvement. Around half of the Piccadilly trains [...]
Facebook has explained some of the ways it is trying to tackle fake news December 16, 2016 Facebook has set out some of the ways it is trying to address fake news and hoax stories. Both Facebook and Google have faced strong criticism in recent weeks over a proliferation of false news stories during the US presidential race. The digital giants both promised to crack down on advertising against fake news last [...]
National Lottery owner Camelot fined £3m over fraudulent claim in 2009 December 16, 2016 The Gambling Commission has fined National Lottery operator Camelot £3m over allegations of a fraudulent prize claim in 2009. The commission said today that Camelot had breached its operating licence, with three key problems with its controls relating to databases and other information sources; the way it investigated a prize claim; and its processes around the [...]