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 [...]
Climate change activists threaten drone chaos in Heathrow airport protest August 29, 2019 Climate change activists will protest at Heathrow Airport next month by flying drones at the airport in a move that could ground all flights. 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. Read more: Extinction Rebellion threatens to gatecrash [...]
Jubilee Line suspended after man suffers head injury at Baker Street August 27, 2019 The Jubilee Line was part-suspended this afternoon after a man suffered a serious head injury at Baker Street station. Service were suspended between Finchley Road and Waterloo while emergency services dealt with a casualty on the track, the Jubilee Line Twitter account said. In an update, it said: “The train involved in the incident has [...]
UK weather warning: ‘Torrential’ thunderstorms to shatter London heatwave August 27, 2019 Londoners could be in for a shock after the scorching bank holiday heatwave, with the Met Office warning thunderstorms will hit the capital this afternoon. Forecasters have issued a yellow weather warning amid predictions of heavy showers and thunderstorms for the capital and further afield. Read more: What to do about staff skipping work for [...]
Notting Hill Carnival 2019: Police arrest 353 people at annual celebration August 27, 2019 The Metropolitan Police made 353 arrests at Notting Hill Carnival 2019 over the weekend as they warned that a small number of people “attempted to ruin the event” for other revellers. Notting Hill Carnival came to a conclusion yesterday after two days of celebrations in the capital. Read more: Notting Hill Carnival 2019: Everything you [...]
Bank Holiday Monday set to be hottest on record August 25, 2019 London is set to bask in another heatwave this bank holiday weekend as temperatures are expected to reach 33 Degrees Celsius. The news is good for revelers planning to hit Notting Hill Carnival, which starts today and will continue into Monday. Read more: Notting Hill Carnival: Everything you need to know about London’s best party [...]