As others look inward, the City is keeping its eye on the world September 2, 2019 Domestic and international politics, as well as the latest developments in the Brexit saga, are set to dominate the headlines in the coming weeks and months. While we cannot simply put the Brexit question to one side, we must remember that it is just one – admittedly important – part of a bigger picture: the [...]
Notting Hill Carnival’s ‘Dancing Granny’ signs underwear deal with Sloggi after video goes viral August 30, 2019 Almost 1m people attended Notting Hill Carnival’s annual carnival last weekend. One of them, Colette Zacca, left with viral fame and an underwear deal with German brand Sloggi. Read More: Notting Hill Carnival 2019: Everything you need to know about London’s best parade The 56-year-old from Stamford Hill has been dubbed “Dancing Granny” online after [...]
London’s bursting airports could harm the tourist trade August 30, 2019 London’s crown as Europe’s top tourist city will continue to shine despite Brexit, as it has done throughout our nation’s history. With its exciting mixture of high and low culture, history and (Tate) modernism – as well as fantastic food that has dispelled the country’s undeserved fish-and chips-obsessed reputation – it is no surprise that [...]
Eco-warriors still threaten Heathrow drone chaos despite ‘positive’ talks with airport August 30, 2019 Climate change activists are still planning on flying drones over Heathrow in protest next month, despite a “positive” meeting with representatives from the airport this morning. Heathrow Pause, a splinter group of the Extinction Rebellion movement, says it will fly toy drones in the airport’s restricted zone from 13 September, in a move that threatens [...]
London fails to make Economist’s top 10 world’s safest cities list August 30, 2019 London may be one of the globe’s ultimate tourist destinations, but it has missed out on ranking as one of the top ten safest cities in the world. The capital has come fourteenth in a list compiled by the Economist Intelligence unit, beaten by the likes of San Francisco, Amsterdam and Chicago. Read more: London [...]
London mayor Sadiq Khan calls for more devolution August 30, 2019 London mayor Sadiq Khan has renewed calls for more devolution of power from Westminster to City Hall. The mayor’s office today will release a report calling on “wholesale reform” of council tax and business rates so revenues from each stay with local authorities to spend on public services, education and housing. Read more: Mayor power: [...]
London commuter belt house prices sink as train fares rise August 29, 2019 London commuter belt house prices have fallen while train fares into the capital rose, new research shows. Commuters making the journey from hubs such as Brentwood, Woking, High Wycombe, Southampton and Gillingham have seen the values of their properties sink over the last year. Read more: Grant Shapps indicates support for TfL gaining control of [...]
Londoners bury tradition to modernise their funeral services August 29, 2019 Londoners are abandoning tradition to give their loved ones more unique send-offs as religious funeral services appear to be dying off, according to new research. Co-op Funeralcare said it is seeing a rise in funerals which feature the deceased’s beloved pets, decorating coffins in bright colours and even hosting funerals at the zoo or on [...]
UK strikes autumn 2019: All the dates for Tube, rail and British Airways strikes August 29, 2019 This summer has felt like the season of non-stop, stop-start UK strikes action, but unfortunately, it isn’t over, with British Airways strikes and more planned for September. Industrial action across airlines, rail and the Tube are set to continue into the autumn. City A.M. gives you the low-down on how you might be affected during [...]
Self-cleaning homes and air taxis: What London will look like in 2069 August 29, 2019 Londoners might have to abandon veganism in the next 50 years as insect burgers become the capital’s next street food craze, according to a report that predicts underground skyscrapers and aquatic roads will reshape our capital. Researchers have also predicted that we will be playing “Quidditch-style” aerial sports matches. Though what the Health and Safety [...]