Londoners, here’s how much your council tax will be rising in April March 9, 2024 Councils are officially able to increase their tax rates by 4.99 per cent, but those with government permission are able to increase their residents’ bills by over 5 per cent.
Piers Corbyn is going to run for London mayor: here’s why that could be a problem for Sadiq Khan February 26, 2024 British elections wouldn’t be the same without the delightfully crank candidates such as Count Binface and the Monster Raving Loony Party.
London’s global reputation is at risk from soaring knife crime – it’s time to act February 11, 2024 To end the capital's knife crime epidemic, we need to create a new universal gold-standard youth service for London, writes Rayhan Haque
Childcare costs mean it makes ‘no financial sense for many mothers to work’: official report January 17, 2024 London’s economy could be being held back by around £5bn a year due to issues with childcare costs and shortages.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan backs cars for Ukraine scheme in apparent U-turn December 23, 2023 The Mayor of London has pledged his support to send 4x4s and other vehicles to Ukraine that would otherwise be scrapped under the Ulez scheme.
Tory mayor hopeful Susan Hall backs London to host Commonwealth Games December 5, 2023 Conservative Mayor of London candidate Susan Hall has thrown her support behind the capital hosting the next edition of the Commonwealth Games after the Gold Coast in Australia dropped the only bid for the 2026 event. The state of Victoria, also Down Under, withdrew as hosts in July and there has not since been a [...]
New York tightens leash on home working as London TWaTs lag behind November 28, 2023 Employees' hesitancy to return to the office full time has had an impact on the health of commercial properties, especially in the City.
City Hall’s deputy mayor for business steps down to run as a Labour MP November 27, 2023 London’s deputy mayor for business, Rajesh Agrawal, has quit City Hall to run as a Labour MP, it has been confirmed.
NIMBY Wimbledon plan cynics must not stop London from being leading sport city November 22, 2023 Listening to NIMBY councillor after NIMBY councillor cast doubts on the benefits of a Wimbledon expansion last night as Wandsworth Council refused to support the All England Lawn Tennis Club’s ambitious plans really makes you wonder whether London has lost all belief in itself as a sporting giant. The Wimbledon Championships are simply divine, a [...]
Businesses’ payroll bill to soar by £300m as London living wage increases October 23, 2023 Payroll costs in the capital are set to soar by over £300m as the London living wage increases by a tenth. Businesses signed up to the voluntary scheme will see their salary expenditure go up by £304,200,000 after the rate jumps from £11.95 an hour to £13.15 for 130,000 employees. Firms accredited include half the [...]