Londoners walk or cycle to avoid public transport during pandemic December 14, 2020 Nearly half of all journeys in London were walked or cycled between April and June as the pandemic changed the way people travel.
City of London Police look to reunite stolen bikes with owners December 14, 2020 City of London Police have launched a stolen bike gallery to reunite stolen bicycles with their owners.
London ranks sixth most expensive city in the world December 14, 2020 London is the sixth most expensive location to live in the world, a report by ECA International revealed.
We must all work together to stay safe and keep London out of Tier 3 restrictions December 14, 2020 With the festive period now underway and a Covid-19 vaccine being rolled out across the country, this feels like the light at the end of the tunnel for many people. I am proud to say that this includes some of the Square Mile’s older, most vulnerable residents, many of whom have endured a tough year [...]
Weekend Interview: Weight Watchers UK boss on the fight against obesity post-lockdown December 12, 2020 During two lockdowns this year millions of us were stuck at home, moving less, eating more. According to recent data from diet giant Weight Watchers, one in two people ate more during lockdown, while one in three drank more alcohol. Meanwhile, nearly one in two have been less active since the pandemic began. To take [...]
The 15-minute city: How to make London greener, cleaner, and more resilient December 12, 2020 2020 has been the year that has exposed how vulnerable our cities are. Living through lockdowns has brought to the fore issues which we have been sweeping under the carpet, particularly in London: lack of access to green spaces, distance to essential amenities such as shops, and the need for better pedestrian and cycling options. [...]
Lloyds pay black staff 20 per cent less than their white peers December 11, 2020 Lloyds Banking Group revealed that black staff at the company receive 20 per cent less pay than their colleagues.
Mastercard loses £14bn class action ruling in UK Supreme Court for overcharging 46m Brits December 11, 2020 A £14bn class action against Mastercard for allegedly overcharging more than 46m people in Britain over a 15-year period has been given the go-ahead by the UK Supreme Court this morning. The ruling means the case will now head for a second hearing at the Competition Appeal Tribunal so a decision can be made on [...]
Before the Bell: Preparations start for a no deal Brexit December 11, 2020 It was another mixed session for European stocks yesterday, with the FTSE100 outperforming on the back of a slightly weaker pound, but it was notable that we saw heavy falls in UK banks and other stocks with a domestic focus on no deal Brexit concerns. Brexit talks With UK/EU trade talks extended to the weekend, [...]
Confidence in the City of London remains strong, with planning applications up in November December 10, 2020 The number of planning applications for the City of London have exceeded pre-pandemic levels, showing investor confidence in the district.