Say goodbye to the round pound as new 12-sided coin arrives in March January 1, 2017 The new 12-sided £1 coin – billed as "the most secure coin in the world" – will enter circulation on 28 March. The Royal Mint has unveiled the new circulating coin designs for the year with a pioneering theme linking them. The 12-sided £1 coin was designed by David Pearce and features the flora of the [...]
Archbishop of Canterbury wants reconciliation after Brexit divisions in the UK January 1, 2017 The Archbishop of Canterbury will use his New Year message to focus on encouraging Britons to bridge the divisions from the EU referendum. Justin Welby addresses the nation today and is expected to say: "Last year, we made a decision that will profoundly affect the future of our country – a decision made democratically by the [...]
Tax evasion enablers to be hit with new fines January 1, 2017 Bankers, lawyers, accountants and advisers who assist with tax evasion will be hit with new fines, as the government seeks to crack down on the behaviour. The changes were announced as part of the then Chancellor George Osborne's 2015 Budget, and come into force today. Those at fault will face fines of up to 100 per [...]
Theresa May vows to get “the right deal” for both Remainers and Leavers in Brexit negotiations January 1, 2017 The Prime Minister acknowledged the tensions surrounding the EU referendum in her first New Year message, but vowed to "get the right deal" for the whole country. Amid uncertainty over what type of deal the government will be pursuing in Britain's negotiations to leave the European Union and concern over a "hard Brexit", Theresa May [...]
Fog forces hundreds of flight cancellations at Gatwick, Heathrow and London City airports December 31, 2016 Holiday makers hoping to get out of the capital for and Londoners looking to count in the new year at home have been hampered by delays and cancellations at major airports. Heathrow cancelled 45 flights on Saturday and further delays are expected while Gatwick was hit even harder by the weather conditions with 140 flights cancelled – 70 [...]
How to avoid Uber surge pricing in London on New Year’s Eve 2016: Avoid these peak times or use UberPool December 31, 2016 New Year's Eve may be the night we pop open the bubbles and welcome a brand new year with our nearest and dearest, but there's one thing that you can guarantee will be the same as every other year – the demand for taxis. Thanks to ride-hailing apps, getting home on a busy night is a [...]
New Year’s honours 2017: The full rundown of the business community’s representatives on this year’s list December 31, 2016 The British business community was well represented on the New Years honours list, with entrepreneurs and executives featuring prominently amongst the more than 100 figures recognised for services to the industry and economy. Here's a run down of some the most notable business names who received the official seal of approval this year. Read more: Arise, Dame Inga – Lloyd's of [...]
New Year’s Eve London fireworks: Police to tighten security in the capital following terror attacks in Europe December 31, 2016 Police forces have stepped up their security measures to protect Londoners out celebrating New Year's Eve in the capital tonight. Recent atrocities in Europe have prompted counter-terror forces to tighten and modify security in Central London to prevent the kind of vehicle based attack on pedestrians witnessed in Nice and Berlin earlier this year. Read more: Where to watch London's New [...]
Arise, Dame Inga: Lloyd’s of London boss Inga Beale has been awarded a damehood in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list December 30, 2016 Lloyd's of London boss Inga Beale has been awarded a damehood as part of the Queen's New Year's Honours list. Beale, who was appointed chief executive of Lloyd's of London in January 2014 and is a vocal LGBT rights campaigner, was awarded her damehood for services to the economy. She was included in City A.M.'s Power [...]
From the wrong kind of snow to wet leaves: The Elizabeth line is undergoing all-weather testing to be ready come rain or shine December 30, 2016 You know all those recent disruptions the Piccadilly line was dealing with due to wet leaves and pesky cold weather? Well, Transport for London (TfL) is making sure that come rain or shine, the Elizabeth line will not suffer such a fate. In fact, it's currently undergoing some gruelling testing in readiness for any possible weather [...]