The implications of the Great Fire live on in the City’s buildings even today September 1, 2016 Three hundred and fifty years ago today, a fire broke out at a bakery on Pudding Lane. The rest, as they say, is history. Starting on a Sunday, the Great Fire raged until the following Wednesday, having ripped through the dense wooden buildings of the time. It destroyed 80 per cent of the City, some [...]
Uber wins judicial review of English tests for drivers and other new rules September 1, 2016 Uber has succeeded in the first stage of its legal challenge against new rules on English language tests for drivers in London after the high court today approved a judicial review. The billion dollar startup argues the English exam, which it claims is tougher than the test for British citizenship, is discriminatory and contravenes the Equality Act. City A.M. exclusively revealed in August that [...]
Man arrested in connection to banker Oliver Dearlove’s murder September 1, 2016 Police investigating the death of banker Oliver Dearlove have arrested a man on suspicion of murder. The 31-year-old man was arrested this morning and is currently in custody at a south London police station. Thirty-year-old Dearlove, who was a relationship manager for Duncan Lawrie Private Bank and who was living with his girlfriend in Eltham, died in hospital after being assaulted [...]
The Govia Thameslink strike set for 7 September has been called off September 1, 2016 It looks like a 24-hour strike by Southern railway workers next Wednesday in a row over ticket office closures will not be going ahead. Rail union RMT confirmed today that it has suspended strike action involving Southern operator Govia Thameslink's station staff, scheduled for 7 September, after "significant progress" was made in talks held at ACAS yesterday. The union [...]
Lord Mayor heads to China to drum up business for London September 1, 2016 The Lord Mayor of the City of London will be heading to China next week in a bid to strengthen commercial ties and promote Britain as a business partner. Lord Mayor Jeffrey Mountevans will be leading a business delegation to Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin in mainland China as well as to Hong Kong on 7 September [...]
Department for Transport unveils £20m plan to get Southern back on track September 1, 2016 Transport secretary Chris Grayling has unveiled a package of measures aimed at improving the performance of the Southern rail network and restoring passenger confidence. The new measures include a £20m fund and the appointment of one of Britain’s most experienced rail industry figures, Chris Gibb, to help get the service back "running as it should". London [...]
Here’s where London’s next cycle superhighway will be September 1, 2016 Cyclists, rejoice (and drivers, commiserate): there's going to be a new extension to London's cycle superhighway network, running from South to North London. Transport for London (TfL) said today it is going ahead with plans to construct Cycle Superhighway 6, running between Elephant & Castle and King's Cross. The plans involve widening pavements and creating more crossing points, it [...]
Sadiq Khan made big promises on becoming London mayor, he now needs to deliver tangible results for Londoners September 1, 2016 London mayor Sadiq Khan is undoubtedly a strong campaigning politician. It scooped him the top slot in City Hall after all. However, Khan runs the risk of seeming detached from the needs of Londoners. Some companies that deal with him say he appears disengaged and point to his love of photo opportunities and a schedule [...]
Toast at 300ft? The Emirates Line Thames cable car has applied to serve booze August 31, 2016 If you're the sort who is comfortable quaffing champagne 300ft above the swirling waters of the Thames, we have good news: the Emirates Air Line cable car may be about to serve alcohol. Bottoms up. Yep: transport bosses have applied for a licence to sell booze to passengers in an effort to make the struggling cable car more popular. [...]
Uber’s going electric in London August 31, 2016 Uber is launching a fleet of fully electric cars across London in a bid to reduce levels of pollution in the capital ahead of another potential clash with the city's transport regulators. Already well-known for its hybrid Toyota Priuses, 50 electric powered cars will hit the city's roads over the next month with potential plans for hundreds more [...]