Where to watch Super Bowl 2020 in London February 1, 2020 With Super Bowl LIV weekend finally here, it’s time to start thinking about where to watch this year’s NFL finale. Assuming you are unable to make the trip to Miami, here are the options available to those looking for somewhere in London to spend the night. Greenwood, Victoria There are few places better to watch [...]
Coronavirus UK: How will health authorities react and what steps can I take? January 31, 2020 The first two cases of the coronavirus in the UK were confirmed earlier today by Public Health England. But how do the authorities deal with a contagious virus and what measures are put in place to prevent it from spreading. How do we know how dangerous the disease might be? Public Health England (PHE) responds [...]
Tube delays: Commuters face Victoria Line chaos after Finsbury Park fire alert January 31, 2020 A fire alert at Finsbury Park has led to rush hour havoc on the Tube today as the Victoria Line was partly suspended, while a signal failure disrupted Piccadilly Line passengers. Commuters face a miserable journey to work with no Victoria Line service between King’s Cross SAt Pancras and Walthamstow Central as Transport for London [...]
Brexit day: Boris Johnson to hail ‘dawn of a new era’ January 31, 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to hail the “dawn of a new era” in a speech to the country on Brexit day. At 11pm today, the UK will officially ends its 47-year membership with the European Union. Johnson will say the night marks “the moment when the dawn breaks and the curtain goes up [...]
Tulip Tower could still go ahead as appeal process begins January 30, 2020 The developers behind the Tulip Tower have submitted an appeal against Sadiq Khan’s decision to block it. The Tulip Project has submitted a planning appeal against the mayor’s decision to reject planning permission last year. The project is supported by architects Foster & Partners and developer J. Safra Group. A public inquiry will take place [...]
London investors brace themselves for a volatile 2020 January 29, 2020 The majority of London investors feel that the international political landscape is making the markets more volatile, according to new research. A survey commissioned by trading broker HYCM found that 71 per cent of London investors felt that international politics was increasing volatility. It compares to 57 per cent of all respondents. As a result, [...]
Citymapper appoints advisers amid takeover interest January 28, 2020 Public transport app Citymapper has tapped advisers from US bank Raine after receiving overtures from several global tech firms. Sources told Sky News that the platform, which is available in 41 cities, brought Raine on board last week to guide it through discussions with several suitors. The expressions of interest, which were unsolicited, relate to [...]
With 100 days to go, can Sadiq Khan lose the 2020 London mayoral election? January 28, 2020 Even Sadiq Khan’s biggest critics would acknowledge his skill in working a crowd. The mayor of London glides from person to person, selfie to selfie, handshake to handshake. At a time when politicians are not exactly enjoying public favour, he seems to have plenty of Londoners firmly on his side. The response toward Khan by [...]
Rumble at the Old Bailey: Police called after ‘violence’ at gangland murder sentencing January 27, 2020 Police attended an incident at the Old Bailey today after people were thrown out of court following reports of violence in a gangland murder trial sentencing. The City of London Police said it deployed officers for “reassurance” after people were ejected from court this afternoon at the sentencing of the killers of knife crime victim [...]
Secret Cinema signs deal with Disney for immersive film productions January 27, 2020 Secret Cinema today said it has signed a multi-title agreement with Disney to bring some of the entertainment giant’s biggest hits to life in London. The immersive cinema company said the first shows will premiere in the capital this year, with plans to expand the events to Los Angeles and New York. Secret Cinema was [...]