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 [...]
Susan Hall: ‘I admire Sadiq Khan for not complaining about Islamophobic hate’ October 13, 2023 Susan Hall has said she “admires” Sadiq Khan for the way he handles the “dreadful Islamophobic abuse he gets”. The Conservative candidate for the race to lead City Hall made her comments to a business audience this week, saying the “best thing” about the mayor of London was he “doesn’t complain” about potential risks to [...]
MPs slam Tory mayoral hopeful for saying Jews ‘frightened’ under Sadiq Khan October 3, 2023 Tory mayoral hopeful Susan Hall has been accused of deploying “dog-whistle” politics in her bid to lead City Hall after claiming Jews are “frightened” under Labour’s Sadiq Khan. Senior Labour MPs urged the Conservative candidate to retract the “divisive and disgusting” remarks as the Board of Deputies of British Jews said there is “no fear [...]