Here’s how many graduates are moving to London November 21, 2016 We know that London is a big draw for the best graduates – but just how many are moving to the big city after university? A study from think tank Centre for Cities has drilled into the issue. Here are three things we learned from the report's analysis of graduate migration: 1. Over a fifth [...]
Airbnb has made its biggest product announcement in its eight-year history – will it take off? November 21, 2016 Downtown Los Angeles was, until recently, an area more famous for Skid Row, but regeneration has brought trendy bars, foodie markets, and the likes of Urban Outfitters and Ace Hotels, creating a spot that feels not a million miles away from Shoreditch. This was the backdrop for multi-billion-dollar startup Airbnb’s biggest product announcement in its [...]
Sadiq Khan wants Volkswagen to cough up £2.5m owed to London in congestion charges November 20, 2016 As if Volkswagen didn't have enough on its plate, now it's facing a £2.5m compensation demand from mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. Khan has written to the car giant after Transport for London (TfL) found that an estimated 80,000 of the 500,000 VW cars registered to addresses in the capital, were fitted with illegal defeat devices. So [...]
Fifteen people charged over Heathrow expansion protest November 20, 2016 The Met Police have charged 15 people following a protest at Heathrow Airport yesterday. The police said they had been charged with wilful obstruction of the highway, following a protest near M4 Spur Road. All those charged have been bailed to appear at Ealing Magistrates Court on Thursday 22 December. Heathrow expansion protesters were arrested after [...]
Full Croydon tram services resume after tragic Sandilands accident November 18, 2016 Tram services have resumed across the entire network following last week's tragic accident in Croydon. Seven people were killed after a tram derailed and overturned near the Sandilands stop in south London early last Wednesday morning. The tram driver was arrested on the same day the incident occurred, and questioned on suspicion of manslaughter. He [...]
Buckingham Palace is getting a 10-year, £370m refit November 18, 2016 Buckingham Palace is to be given a 10-year, £370m overhaul, the government said today. Essential works will include replacing electrical wiring, water pipes and heating system, which were installed just after the second world war. The government said work is needed to prevent a serious risk of fire, flood and damage to both the building and the [...]
Not so hotline bling: This £180k Lambo has been seized as part of a police crackdown on mobile phone-using drivers November 18, 2016 Ever had a near-miss on the streets of the capital after a driver failed to spot you because they were texting? Read on – for the Met Police has just seized a £180,000 Lamborghini because its owner was spotted using a mobile phone when driving. Sweet revenge… In a statement today the Metropolitan Police said the 42-year-old [...]
Stay calm: The Sword of Damocles is not hanging over Britain’s fintech sector post-Brexit November 18, 2016 In times of uncertainty, it helps to stay calm and focused on the job at hand. At Innovate Finance, we see ourselves as the rational voice of the UK global fintech community. A big part of our job is promoting our members and fintech – not in a cheerleading capacity, but through rational analysis and [...]
London mayor Sadiq Khan confirms transport fares will be frozen November 18, 2016 Transport fares for Londoners will be frozen at current levels until 2020, Sadiq Khan has confirmed. The freeze in Transport for London (TfL) fares for the next four years means that everyone buying a bus or tram ticket in London will not pay a penny more next year than they did in 2016. Pay as you go [...]
Severe delays on Central Line this morning due to track obstruction November 18, 2016 Commuters are facing severe delays on the Central Line this morning, with an obstruction at Lancaster Gate and a signal failure at North Acton causing havoc on the rest of the line. Transport for London (TfL) said there is no service between Ealing Broadway and North Acton due to the signal failure. https://twitter.com/centralline/status/799550759461408769 Meanwhile, there [...]