Lidl wants to build one if its biggest ever supermarkets and 71 homes at Bingo site in Greenwich February 15, 2024 Lidl wants to construct 71 new homes and a 31,000 sq ft supermarket at the site of a former Mecca Bingo site in Greenwich, in its latest tactic to secure planning permission for a new site in London. The supermarket, proposed to be located on the first and group floor of the building, would be [...]
New landmark arena planned by operator of The 02 in London February 21, 2024 The company that runs The 02 in London has submitted plans for a new 8,500-capacity arena in Edinburgh.
Court date set for climate activists’ legal challenge over new coal mine May 31, 2023 Climate activists are set for a courtroom showdown with the government over a newly-approved coal mine in West Cumbria.
Science superpower? Plans for major £340m science park denied November 9, 2023 Controversial plans to turn part of a golf course into a £340m science park off Oxfordshire M40 have been refused by the planning authority.
Time for a check-up: British public policy is ignoring the signs of trouble to come December 18, 2023 The vast majority of the nation’s toothaches, one can fairly assume, could probably be prevented. A combination of regular brushing, flossing, and trips to the dentist will probably keep most people’s gnashers in good order. The problem, of course, is that routines slip. And then, suddenly, it’s two cavities and a root canal in January. [...]
Revolut in talks to move headquarters to Canary Wharf landmark November 6, 2023 Fintech Revolut is in negotiations to relocate its headquarters to a more central area of Canary Wharf, according to reports, in what could be a boost for the struggling financial district.
Marks and Spencer Oxford Street row: Court told Michael Gove ‘misunderstood and misapplied’ planning policy February 13, 2024 The Secretary of State for levelling up “misunderstood and misapplied” planning policy when it rejected Marks and Spencer Oxford Street demolition scheme, a judge heard. Today, the High Court heard a judicial review by Marks and Spencer over the Secretary of State for levelling up , Michael Gove MP, decision to refuse planning permission for [...]
New life sciences tower signals Canary Wharf gamechanger July 19, 2023 A new 23-storey life sciences tower will be erected in Canary Wharf, after planning permission for the building was approved this morning. The 823,000 sq ft tower, which is located adjacent to the Crossrail Station and Elizabeth Line at Canary Wharf, London, will be Europe’s largest and most “technologically advanced” life sciences facility. The life sciences [...]
Stansted reports ‘busiest October ever’ as post-pandemic rebound continues November 13, 2023 London Stansted Airport said it welcomed a record number of passengers in October as it continues its remarkable post-pandemic turnaround.
Time Out steams ahead with international expansion plans as losses improve March 5, 2024 Media and hospitality group Time Out gave a positive update to the market, as it steams ahead with its international expansion plan.