Emergency COBRA meeting to be held after terror attack August 14, 2018 An emergency COBRA meeting is being convened this afternoon, following a terror attack outside Parliament this morning. Armed police officers arrested the man, who drove a silver Ford Fiesta into the security barriers outside the Houses of Parliament shortly after 7:30am, on suspicion of terror offences. He is not believed to be known to police, [...]
Capital gains: London shrugs off Brexit blues with jobs boom August 8, 2018 London's economy has remained buoyant, with first quarter job numbers reaching an all-time high, a major new report has found. Job numbers in the capital reached 5.9m at the end of June, up 1.9 per cent on last year and the highest since records began. It compares favourably to the rest of the UK, where the [...]
London deserves a mayor who believes in the city’s bright entrepreneurial future July 19, 2018 Come March 2019, Britain will have left the EU, but our city will continue to be the most vibrant and dynamic economic urban economy on earth. Londoners deserve a mayor who represents this and protects our position of strength. Unlike Sadiq Khan, he or she can ill-afford to be sucked in to talking down London’s [...]
Police: ‘Serious concerns’ of violence at pro-Donald Trump and Tommy Robinson demonstrations July 14, 2018 Scotland Yard has warned of its “serious concerns” that there could disorder at planned pro-Donald Trump and Tommy Robinson demonstrations in London today. The police have imposed conditions on the marches under the Public Order Act to “prevent serious disorder and disruption to Londoners”. Chief Superintendent Elaine Van-Orden said: “We have such serious concerns about [...]
What you need to know about the anti-Donald Trump demonstrations in London today July 13, 2018 US President Donald Trump is in the UK this week and where Trump goes protesters go too. Although he has largely avoided London, large protests are still expected in the capital today. Protests There are set to be two major protests in London today – leading to road closures and diversions on London’s bus network. [...]
Lift-off for Trump baby blimp as Sadiq Khan defends decision to let it fly July 13, 2018 The 6-metre tall balloon in the shape of Donald Trump as a baby is taking flight over London this morning, despite the President saying it made him feel "unwelcome". It will fly between 9.30am and 11.30am today. However strict rules mean that the balloon will be tethered to the ground throughout, and restricted from floating [...]
RAF centenary flypast over London today: Five things to look out for July 10, 2018 A huge flypast featuring up to 100 aircraft will go ahead today over central London to mark 100 years of the Royal Air Force. With so many aircraft taking part in such a big occasion on 10 July, there will be plenty to keep an eye on. So here are five things to look out [...]
Connecting London: Wifi holds the key to urban sustainability July 10, 2018 What comes to mind when you think about sustainability? Curbing pollution? Prohibiting industrial waste? Filtering plastic from the ocean? A 5p tax on plastic bags? It might be all or none of the above – but it’s unlikely to be wireless internet networks. Yet, if implemented properly, network technology will play a significant role in [...]
RAF centenary flypast: The best spots to watch the planes go by in London and Essex July 10, 2018 Today the Royal Air Force (RAF) will be celebrating its 100th birthday with a 100-strong flypast from Ipswich, over Essex and culminating in a direct fly over of Buckingham Palace. We've compiled a list of the best places you can go to guarantee the best view of this once-in-a-lifetime show. Unless you've been living under [...]
An exhibition at Horse Guards Parade has aircraft old and new on show to commemorate RAF centenary July 7, 2018 Londoners will be looking up to the sky on 10 July, when as many as 100 aircraft will be soaring over the capital to commemorate the official centenary birthday of the Royal Air Force (RAF). The celebrations, however, have already begun. An event at Horse Guards Parade this weekend is letting the public get a [...]