What does Trump’s win mean for Brexit? MPs are concerned but determined to press on with business November 9, 2016 MPs are calling on Donald Trump to clarify his remarks on the US-UK relationship after the Republican candidate won the Presidential election. Politicians across the spectrum were shocked at today's results and what it could mean for the future of the so-called special relationship, but many were positive that the UK would now be at the "front of the [...]
Sadiq Khan wants Donald Trump to do everything in his power to unite America November 9, 2016 Sadiq Khan has called on Donald Trump to "do everything in his power" to unite America after a highly divisive US election campaign. The Mayor of London said the President-elect has "clearly won" the contest, but warned that "emotions are understandably running high". It’s no secret that I’m no fan of Donald Trump or the way [...]
Major delays on Thameslink and East Midlands Trains between Bedford and London St Pancras November 9, 2016 Thameslink and East Midlands Trains services are subject to severe delays this afternoon, after wiring damage caused yesterday led to signalling problems that have persisted today. National Rail said a severely limited train service will be in operation and customers are advised to use alternative routes, as services that are able to run are likely to be [...]
Flybe profits tumble after share price nosedived to an all-time low this week November 9, 2016 Half-year results for Flybe showed a slump in profits as it feels the effects of a falling pound, but chairman Simon Laffin is doing his best to find the positives. The figures There was a 12.8 per cent rise in group revenue to £383m thanks to higher passenger volumes in Flybe UK and increased revenue in [...]
Night Tube passenger numbers are 50 per cent higher than forecast November 9, 2016 Transport for London (TfL) thought the Night Tube would be popular; it didn't realise quite how popular. At a meeting of the London Assembly Transport Committee to discuss progress of the services, London Underground's managing director Mark Wild said that at the moment, passenger numbers were 50 per cent higher than forecast on the Night [...]
Gatwick Airport and Cathay Pacific subsidise flights for British small business trade mission to China November 9, 2016 Gatwick Airport is subsidising a new trade mission to China, along with its newest airline Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific. 25 British fledgling brands are off to Hong Kong today for a week-long trade mission organised by Enterprise Nation, and their flights are being subsidised by by Gatwick and Cathay Pacific. It comes as new figures show more [...]
London is the “money-laundering centre of the world” says US businessman Bill Browder November 8, 2016 US-businessman Bill Browder has said the UK government is "appeasing" Russia by refusing to implement stronger sanctions against the country. "I have seen in real life the appeasement which goes on on a day to day basis with relation to Russia," he told MPs on the foreign affairs committee this afternoon. Back in 2004, Browder was the [...]
Severe delays on Victoria line after customer incident and bus services disrupted due to black cab protest November 8, 2016 There were severe delays on the Victoria Line this afternoon, after a customer incident at Finsbury Park station earlier today. The north London station has now reopened after being closed when a person was reportedly hit by a train. https://twitter.com/victorialine/status/796007235772149760 https://twitter.com/victorialine/status/796007031790518272 Finsbury Park station closed due to a person under a train. Vic line trains not stopping. [...]
Pentonville prison escape: Inmates still on the run November 8, 2016 Two prisoners who escaped from HMP Pentonville in north London yesterday are still at large. Two men broke out of the Islington prison on Monday morning, and it is believed guards were fooled into believing the pair were still in their bunks by pillows – earlier reports claimed mannequins were used to trick prison officers. The [...]
Construction begins on Europe’s tallest modular residential block November 8, 2016 Work has begun on Europe's tallest modular residential tower block, the latest innovation scheme to help combat London's housing crisis. The 26-storey tower will be built in Mapleton Crescent in Wandsworth, and is constructed entirely from modular units – compact flats assembled in factories before being installed with cranes. Read more: How innovation is transforming the property industry The 89-unit [...]