Hailo merges with Daimler-owned MyTaxi to take on Uber in London March 13, 2017 There's no shortage of taxis and minicabs in the capital, with an array of companies competing for passengers, from Uber to Gett to Addison Lee, and of course London’s stalwarts: the black cabs. So, it may seem rather late in the game for a cab company to try and make inroads in the market, but Mytaxi [...]
The City must make the most of Britain’s historic Commonwealth ties to thrive outside the EU March 13, 2017 Today we celebrate a unique global organisation that unites countries from across the world to encourage social and economic development. I am referring, of course, to the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth of Nations is a collection of 52 member states united by the shared values of democracy, free speech, human rights, and the rule of law, [...]
Heathrow and Gatwick fly to new heights as the London rivals both announce a record February March 10, 2017 February has been a bustling month for London’s two largest airports, as both Gatwick and Heathrow reached record-breaking passenger numbers. Again. Gatwick Airport recorded its busiest-ever February, as three million passengers used it, up 9.9 per cent from the same month last year. Once more, long-haul routes proved a key area of growth, soaring 20.3 per cent, while cargo [...]
London Overground, Greater Anglia and Stansted Express train services disrupted with delays into Liverpool Street station due to wiring problems March 10, 2017 There are severe delays on trains into Liverpool Street station this morning, after lines were blocked earlier due to overhead wire problems. National Rail said the overhead wire problem at London Fields has now been fixed and all lines have reopened, but warned journeys between London Liverpool Street and Hackney Downs may still be disrupted, [...]
MPs urged to leave parliament before a “catastrophic failure” occurs March 10, 2017 A Commons committee has urged MPs to vacate the Palace of Westminster for renovations because "doing nothing is not an option" and there is a "risk of catastrophic failure" if the building remains occupied. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recommended that MPs leave the historic building for six years while essential repairs, which could cost [...]
Travel chaos: Severe delays on the Central Line after train derails at White City March 10, 2017 Commuters are facing travel chaos in central London this morning, with severe disruption on the Central Line. Services on the red line have are subject to severe delays after an engineer's service train derailed at White City. A replacement bus is being provided. Transport for London said engineers are at the site working to resolve [...]
Kings Cross area in central London evacuated due to suspected gas leak – rail and Tube stations still open March 9, 2017 The area around Kings Cross in central London has been evacuated today due to a suspected gas leak. Network Rail said the train station has not yet been evacuated but the rail operator is monitoring the situation. Transport for London said the incident had no impact on the Tube station. The emergency services were alerted [...]
The new Elizabeth Line passenger trains have arrived for testing ahead of May launch March 9, 2017 The time is drawing closer… The Elizabeth Line has been quietly taking shape with a release of bird's eye images in January showing how the various stations are shaping up. And this week, Transport for London (TfL) announced the first train to be used for passengers had arrived for testing in the capital. The first @elizabethline train [...]
Spring has sprung: Londoners to bask in 16-degree heat today March 9, 2017 The official beginning of spring is just under two weeks away, but the weather has been gracing us with a preview of what's to come. Following a turbulent February, those in London and the South East will welcome a dry and bright day with plenty of sunny spells today – with maximum temperature hitting 16 [...]
The Queen will today unveil a war memorial dedicated to all those involved in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts March 9, 2017 The Queen is to unveil a new war memorial dedicated to all those involved in the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. A sculpture by British artist Paul Day has been created to commemorate all military and non-military personnel who took part in the wars. The artwork is composed of two large stone monoliths supporting a [...]