UK coronavirus death toll rises by 55, lowest since before lockdown began June 8, 2020 A further 55 people have died with coronavirus in the UK, but there were no recorded deaths in Scotland or Northern Ireland overnight. It brings the death toll to 40,597, according to figures published today by the Department of Health, and marks the lowest daily increase since lockdown began. The UK is only the second [...]
Exclusive: Islington is the number one hotspot for new UK startups June 7, 2020 Islington is the UK hotspot for new startups, creating 18,590 new businesses in the last year, according to figures from UHY Hacker Young. Startups are turning to Islington as a cheaper alternative to the Silicon Roundabout, a popular tech hub in North-East London. Islington overlaps parts of the Kings Cross redevelopment, Dalston and on the [...]
Number of new coronavirus cases in the UK has halved June 5, 2020 The number of new coronavirus cases in the UK has halved, new data published today said. The survey by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), IQVIA, the University of Oxford and UK Biocentre tested individuals from 9,906 households for Covid-19 with swab tests between 17 May and 30 May. They study estimated that (0.1 per [...]
Sadiq Khan calls for compulsory face coverings in all stores June 5, 2020 Sadiq Khan has called for the government to make face coverings mandatory in all stores, after they were made compulsory on all English public transport networks yesterday. The mayor of London said he welcomed the “U-turn from the government” on making coverings compulsory on public transport, but said it should go further. Non-essential retail shops [...]
Face coverings mandatory on TfL network from 15 June June 4, 2020 It will be mandatory for commuters to wear face coverings on all English public transport networks from 15 June, including on Transport for London (TfL). Transport secretary Grant Shapps made the announcement at today’s press briefing, adding that non-compliance would lead to a refusal of travel and fines. Shapps said there would be exemptions for [...]
TfL urges Londoners to walk and cycle as schools reopen May 31, 2020 TfL has urged people to consider alternatives to using public transport as schools start to gradually reopen from Monday. TfL has issued advice for headteachers, parents and guardians and called for those who can to walk and cycle to school to make space for those who have no other alternative. TfL is currently operating around [...]
Camden Market to operate one-way system as it prepares for June reopening May 29, 2020 The owner of Camden Market today outlined plans for a phased reopening of the north London shopping hotspot from 1 June. Landlord Labtech said the venue will reopen on Monday in line with the government’s plans to ease the coronavirus lockdowns for open-air markets and car dealerships. The canal-hugging tourist trap will implement a one-way [...]
London business confidence rises but gloom remains as lockdown eased May 29, 2020 London business confidence picked up slightly in May as the government lifted coronavirus restrictions, but firms grew gloomier across the country as a whole. The business barometer from Lloyds showed that London business confidence rose eight points on its gauge to minus 20. This was nonetheless close to a record low after sentiment plunged in [...]
Coronavirus deaths jump to 412 after bank holiday weekend lag May 27, 2020 Coronavirus-related deaths in the UK jumped to 412 today after falling earlier in the week following the bank holiday. The Department of Health said 37,460 people have died with coronavirus in total as of 5pm on 26 May, up 412 on the previous day. Yesterday, the Department of Health said 134 people had died with [...]
Transport for London taps former New York transit chief as new boss May 27, 2020 Transport for London (TfL) has this afternoon named Andy Byford as its new transport commissioner. The former chief executive of the New York City Transit Authority will take over from his predecessor Mike Brown in July. Brown, who has held the role for five years, will take on a new position overseeing the renovation of [...]