Taylor Wimpey shares dip as costs weigh on property giant April 25, 2019 FTSE 100 developer Taylor Wimpey posted a record sales rate this morning, but higher building costs weighed on the property giant's profit margins. Taylor Wimpey’s share price dipped more than five per cent in early morning trading, with the firm revealing it had seen a bigger-than-expected rise in costs in the first few months of [...]
DEBATE: Is the uproar over Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK in June unwarranted? April 25, 2019 Is the uproar over Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK in June unwarranted? Freddie Jordan, a freelance writer, says YES. President Trump’s visit has unleashed the same public mania as would Lord Voldemort’s. He may be unctuous, and some might prefer to watch his comedy of errors play out from afar, but to throw a childish [...]
Extinction Rebellion protests: Police issue warning as eco-activists prepare to target City of London businesses April 24, 2019 Climate change activists are planning to target financial institutions in the Square Mile tomorrow, police have warned. Extinction Rebellion, the eco-activism group, is planning to disrupt roads and the transport network in the City as part of a fortnight of action across the capital. Read more: Police charge 71 in relation to Extinction Rebellion protests [...]
London is leading the way for a more sustainable fashion industry April 24, 2019 Tomorrow marks the six-year anniversary of the Rana Plaza building collapse in Bangladesh. A stark reminder of the real human cost of the current fashion industry, and an important time to consider what the future of fashion is shaping up to be. Rana Plaza housed five garment factories that made clothes for big global brands. [...]
With Crossrail at a standstill, what other London transport projects have been put on hold? April 24, 2019 Last year was a particularly trying year for transport. The botched May timetable change caused widespread disruption across the country, prompting infuriated passengers to lodge 1m claims against train operator Govia Thameslink alone. While the headline that sticks in the memory is the delayed opening of the £17.6bn Elizabeth Line, there are a number of projects [...]
DEBATE: Is Sadiq Khan ultimately responsible for the ongoing delays to Crossrail? April 24, 2019 Is Sadiq Khan ultimately responsible for the ongoing delays to Crossrail Keith Prince, GLA Conservatives’ transport spokesman, says YES. Londoners are all too familiar with this mayor’s penchant for passing the buck and blaming others for his mistakes. But when it comes to the Crossrail project, Sadiq Khan’s attempt to dodge accountability simply won’t wash. [...]
Nike to move UK headquarters to new King’s Cross building April 23, 2019 Nike will move its UK headquarters from Soho to a new building in a major redevelopment in King’s Cross. The US firm has signed a deal to lease at least 60,000 square feet in an 11-storey block in the upcoming area, the Evening Standard reported. The company is currently headquartered on Wardour Street in Soho, [...]
Transport for London redesigns priority Tube seats to help awkward commuters April 23, 2019 Tube seats are getting a redesign to help London's commuters know whether to give up their perch to somebody standing. Transport for London (TfL) is re-upholstering priority seats to make it clear to awkward passengers that they should get up and let somebody else sit down. Read more: TfL chief faces calls to resign for [...]
Police charge 71 in relation to Extinction Rebellion protests as activists take over Parliament Square April 23, 2019 Police have charged 71 people in connection with ongoing Extinction Rebellion climate protests in central London. Read more: Climate change protest: Activists to march on Westminster The Metropolitan Police today said they had brought charges for “various offences” including blocking roads and obstructing police, as widespread protests continue this week. Activists have today gathered in [...]
US President Donald Trump set to visit UK 3-5 June, Buckingham Palace confirms April 23, 2019 US President Donald Trump will visit the UK for an official state visit in early June, Buckingham Palace has said. Read more: Trump plans to return to the UK this summer Trump will be accompanied by his wife, Melania, between Monday 3 June and Wednesday 5 June, the Palace confirmed this morning. Trump called the [...]