London was voted best place to work – but play matters too April 25, 2024 This time next week, London will be voting for its Mayor. It has not been a vintage campaign but perhaps the negativity apparent across the political spectrum may soon give way to some optimism about the capital’s prospects. A closely watched annual survey pegged London as, again, the best place to work. And indeed play. [...]
Sadiq Khan is right, every child in London deserves a free school meal April 24, 2024 Universal free school meals are fairer, better for the economy and good for children’s educational outcomes, says Joanne McCartney Elections and manifestos are about priorities and Sadiq Khan has decided that feeding all state primary school children and supporting families through the cost-of-living crisis is a top one for him. Free school meals are great [...]
Reduced notice periods for renters are an open door for party flats April 24, 2024 Renters need more rights, but scrapping minimum tenancy terms would leave landlords unable to stop their properties being used for holiday lets, party flats or worse
Even Conservatives admit that cuts to council funding have gone too far April 24, 2024 With a quarter of Conservative councillors admitting their local authority is struggling to provide the basics, change is clearly needed.
The Notebook: Bloomberg London chair Constantin Cotzias on how the next mayor can keep the City thriving April 24, 2024 Bloomberg London chair Constantin Cotzias takes the Notebook pen to talk about what the City needs from the next mayor.
The Debate: Is Shakespeare elitist? April 24, 2024 To celebrate the Bard's birthday, our opinion desk and lifestyle desk go head to head to battle out Shakespeare's enduring legacy.
Have we passed peak electric car? April 24, 2024 Electric cars have not become better or cheaper fast enough, and without rapid improvements the market will run out of road, says Paul Ormerod This week I got rid of my electric car. As a car, it was a pleasure to drive. I also enjoyed the fact that it disconcerted at least some of my [...]
What would radically cutting immigration really mean for businesses? April 24, 2024 Getting the balance right in legal immigration is the key challenge of our time, and there are myriad medium- and long-term benefits to be seized
The Notebook: How life in plastic can be fantastic April 23, 2024 James Gibson, CEO of Void Technologies, takes the pen to talk entrepreneurialism, staying sane in the capital, and reducing plastic pollution.
Dear next government, this is what the real estate sector needs to solve the housing crisis April 23, 2024 Short-term fixes won't get us out of the housing crisis, Daniel Austin writes a letter to the government to explain what will.