London will remain a world-leading city because of its world-beating talent September 12, 2016 When people think of London, our city’s iconic buildings, red buses, black taxis, and vibrant cultural scene often come to mind. But the capital offers so much more than that, with PwC finding in a recent report that London, for the second year in a row, is the world’s number one place for companies to do [...]
The cause of London’s Great Plague has been confirmed from DNA taken from a Crossrail site September 9, 2016 Researchers have used DNA testing to confirm the cause of London's 1665-1666 Great Plague using skeletons from a Crossrail site near Liverpool Street station. An analysis of DNA from 20 skeletons excavated from a suspected Great Plague burial pit at the Bedlam burial ground, at the New Churchyard, found a significant proportion of the samples [...]
Tottenham Court Road station has reopened after being evacuated and closed due to person hit by train September 8, 2016 Tottenham Court Road station has reopened after being evacuated and closed earlier following a passenger incident. A person was hit by a Central Line train at the station, which was evacuated following the incident. https://twitter.com/centralline/status/773806720489586688 Service has now resumed on the line, but there are severe delays. https://twitter.com/centralline/status/773805864687902720 One Twitter user uploaded a [...]
As Fabric closes its doors for the last time, is arbitrary state intervention killing London’s night life? September 7, 2016 Alex Proud, founder of Proud Galleries and Proud Camden, says Yes. Possibly the world’s greatest club has been closed. A club held by most in the industry (and until recently by the Met and Islington Council) as an example of good practice, run to the highest standards of professionalism, crime prevention and drug prevention. Six tragic [...]
Activists protesting benefits cuts have blocked Westminster Bridge in central London September 7, 2016 Activists from Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) have blocked Westminster Bridge this afternoon. People are standing and sitting on Westminster Bridge Road, blocking traffic, as they protest against cuts to benefits. The Metropolitan Police said they are aware of the demonstration and officers are on the scene. #CutsKill disabled activists sit in road refusing move from [...]
Now Amazon’s getting into restaurant food delivery in London September 7, 2016 Amazon is the latest company looking to grab a slice of London's restaurant delivery market, rivalling homegrown Deliveroo and UberEats, with the launch of its own service in the capital. Customers will be able to order from more than 100 eateries such as Strada and Pod for delivery within the hour via Amazon's Prime service in [...]
Clubbers mourn loss of London’s Fabric nightclub while Sadiq Khan is among those in the firing line September 7, 2016 London Mayor Sadiq Khan has been among those in the firing line this morning after one of the capital's most iconic nightclubs had its licence revoked last night by Islington Council, despite saying he is "disappointed" by the decision. Fabric in Farringdon will now close its doors permanently after the council said a "culture of drugs" existed [...]
London backed to retain world-beating status as city for opportunity after Brexit September 7, 2016 London has retained its status as the world’s greatest city for opportunity, and will hold on to the top spot if it seizes the chances presented by Brexit, according to an in-depth study published this morning. For the second year running, London beat the likes of New York, Beijing, Singapore and Tokyo, to top a global [...]
London is still number one for fintech – and now we’re going global September 6, 2016 Ten weeks on from Brexit, the City is back to business following the summer, and the fintech community is as busy as ever working through its plans for an ever-changing world. While the uncertainty of Brexit may loom for some time, London is still the number one fintech hub on the planet. We have created [...]
Flights resume at London City Airport after Black Lives Matter protest on runway September 6, 2016 Flights from London City Airport have resumed this afternoon, following a morning of delays and cancellations as Black Lives Matter protesters shut down the runway. Metropolitan Police arrested nine protesters, who made their way onto the runway at around 5.40am and locked themselves together. The protesters were from the Black Lives Matter UK group, which [...]