Shadow chancellor John McDonnell vows to end London bias in transport investment and close the North-South funding gap February 4, 2017 Labour will seek to end the "bias" in transport investment and close the gap in spending between the north and south of England, saying too much public funding has been focused on the capital. Shadow chancellor John McDonnell, speaking in Liverpool today, will say the north of England only receives about half as much investment [...]
Cancer Research UK London Winter Run: Here’s a list of all the roads that’ll be shut and where to go to watch February 4, 2017 Thinking of heading into town tomorrow? That's fine, but be braced for a raft of road closures that might slightly impede your progress. Don't worry, the Tube strikes are still off – it's just a 10km Cancer Research UK Winter Run is going ahead tomorrow. And over 15,000 people took part last time, so you [...]
Alibaba ramps up its expansion plans with new office in Australia February 4, 2017 Alibaba has its eyes on more success Down Under, with the opening of a new base in Melbourne. It marks the e-commerce giant's first expansion in the region, as it looks to capitalise on growing global demand for products from both Australia and New Zealand. Founder Jack Ma said at the launch of his firm's new [...]
Ken Clarke: It’s absurd to say the 16m who voted to remain in the EU should no longer have a voice in Parliament February 4, 2017 Ken Clarke has spoken out against those who say MPs voting against the government's Brexit bill was against the will of the people and undemocratic. "It's absurd to say that the 16m who voted should no longer have a voice in Parliament and lose their right to be represented," he said in an interview with [...]
Trump’s immigration ban has been blocked nationwide by a Seattle judge February 4, 2017 A US judge in Seattle has issued a temporary nationwide block on President Donald Trump's ban on citizens from seven Muslim majority countries. The Department of Justice (DoJ) has though, said it will appeal against the Seattle ruling. Trump's executive order had halted the US refugee programme and banned anyone from the countries Iraq, Iran, Somalia, Yemen, Sudan, [...]
Interiors: Pick up the perfect craft piece at Collect at the Saatchi Gallery this weekend February 3, 2017 Do you need a stunning centrepiece for the coffee table? Or a trio of pots for the console, or a stunning piece of art glass for a spot-lit plinth? This weekend the Collect fair at the Saatchi Gallery, the “Frieze” of the craft world, brings 37 galleries together from across the globe in a selling [...]
New Builds: New homes on sale this weekend in London in East Finchley, Stratford, Greenwich, Hampstead and Notting Hill February 3, 2017 Ethan Drive, East Finchley £1.25m to £1.75m Sporty families will like these new four and five bedroom detached houses opposite the Chandos Lawn Tennis Club. Finchley Cricket Club and Pure Gym, where buyers will get a year’s family membership. Set in a private gated road, they come with modern luxuries like Hacker kitchens, underfloor heating [...]
11 risks that keep Snapchat bosses awake at night February 3, 2017 Snapchat's hotly-anticipated IPO, which it filed for last night, has lifted the lid on the inner workings of the rather mysterious company. Not least the fact it believes it could be worth a stonking $25bn… As with any IPO, its Securities and Exchange Commission filing includes a hefty list of risks investors should take into account before buying [...]
Light at the end of the tunnel: Southern rail owner and RMT to meet for fresh talks next week after Aslef deal February 3, 2017 The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has agreed to meet with Southern rail's parent company for fresh face-to-face talks, in an effort to settle its long-running dispute over the role of the guard. It comes after an agreement was reached between Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) and train drivers' union Aslef in their row, which should bring an end [...]
Investec is putting £30m towards this Fulham development February 3, 2017 Invetec is providing a £30m financing facility to developer Meyer Homes for the construction of 58 new homes in Fulham. The 24 month facility will also go toward the building of 9,000 square feet of retail space. In total, the plot is across one acre on Fulham High Street. The development will comprise 48 apartments – [...]