South East business leaders urge government to commit to Crossrail 2 as a project of “national importance” March 17, 2017 Business leaders, including the bosses of Heathrow and Gatwick airports, have urged the government to make Crossrail 2 a priority and enable "rapid progress" on the project. A group of more than 70 leaders from across the South East have written to chancellor Philip Hammond and transport secretary Chris Grayling, saying the infrastructure project is of "national importance". [...]
London mayor Sadiq Khan has no plans to follow in Paris’ footsteps and trial free public transport days to curb air pollution March 17, 2017 London mayor Sadiq Khan has said he has "no plans" to trial free public transport days in a bid to cut air pollution, saying the move would cost Transport for London (TfL) £12m in lost revenue. Over in Paris, authorities announced a few days in December where people could use public transport for free after a [...]
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day in style: here are six of the best things to do this weekend March 17, 2017 If you didn’t have enough of drinking during London Beer Week, rejoice: for it is St Paddy’s day, and London is celebrating, hard. To ensure you don't miss out, here's are the best things to do for St Patrick's Day in London. Today Father Ted-A-Thon St Patrick’s Day Special at The Grand, Clapham Celebrate Craggy [...]
Moving clearing from London to Europe is no piece of cake March 17, 2017 "Britain cannot have its cake and eat it over Brexit negotiations.” Comments such as this from the Prime Minister of Luxembourg at the height of political tensions following the EU referendum have, perhaps unsurprisingly, become synonymous with the Brexit debate since 23 June. But with the triggering of Article 50 just around the corner, it [...]
Plans for £4bn restoration of parliament need further challenging and testing before green light is given, says Treasury Committee March 17, 2017 It would be "imprudent" for MPs to commit to the restoration of parliament that could cost up to £4bn, without more work being carried out into "the hugely expensive project", the Treasury Select Committee warned today. The Committee has launched an inquiry into the project which will cost between £3.5bn and £4bn, if carried out over [...]
City of London Corporation to regenerate the waterfront around Custom House March 16, 2017 The City of London Corporation is drawing up a master plan for redevelopment of Custom House and the buildings surrounding it in a bid to rejuvenate the City’s waterfront. Custom House was formerly used for the collection of tariffs on goods, and was rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1666 based on designs drawn up [...]
City of London wants to be an early adopter of 5G – but doesn’t know what it is March 16, 2017 The City of London is ready to give its workers the fastest possible internet speeds in the form of 5G – but doesn't know exactly what 5G is. The super-speedy mobile network is scheduled to arrive in the UK in 2020, and the City of London Corporation is committed to making sure the capital's financial [...]
The Night Tube is set for major disruption after Aslef and RMT drivers announce strikes on 8 and 29 April March 16, 2017 More Night Tube drivers have voted for strike action in a row over "fair access to full-time jobs" and will strike on the nights of Saturday 8 April and Saturday 29 April. Members of train drivers' union Aslef have voted in favour of a strike and action short of a strike. As they represent the [...]
Delays expected as Euston station evacuated after fire alarms set off – no arrivals or departures March 16, 2017 Euston station has reopened after being evacuated in a false alarm when fire alarms were set off this afternoon. National Rail warned delays were to be expected as services recover. #Euston Lines are now open following a fire alarm sounding within the station. Expect residual delays as services recover. @nationalrailenq — Network Rail (@networkrail) March [...]
Chaos on the Tube ahead of rush hour this evening with severe delays on the Hammersmith & City, District, Circle, Piccadilly and Victoria lines. March 16, 2017 There is severe disruption across London's underground network this afternoon, with severe delays on the Hammersmith & City, District, Circle, Piccadilly and Victoria lines. The Hammersmith & City, District and Circle line services have been affected by an accident at Shepherd's Bush Market station earlier today, in which a man died after being struck by a [...]