Can Tory mayoral hopeful Shaun Bailey turn City Hall blue? September 1, 2019 It is fair to say that Shaun Bailey’s bid to become the next mayor of London did not get off to a flying start. The seasoned activist and campaigner faced a barrage of criticism from his political opponents after some tactless comments he once made about multiculturalism resurfaced and were widely shared across social media. [...]
Sajid Javid to meet City figures for talks on a no-deal Brexit September 1, 2019 Sajid Javid will meet key City figures tomorrow in a bid to persuade them that a no-deal Brexit could provide opportunities for businesses. The chancellor is to hold a meeting with the bosses of financial powerhouses such as Barclays, Goldman Sachs and the London Stock Exchange Group on Monday, which will also be attended by [...]
Michel Barnier: Irish backstop is best solution we can offer UK September 1, 2019 The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, has defended the controversial Irish backstop as the best it could offer the UK in any Brexit deal. Michel Barnier said the backstop – the insurance policy designed to prevent a hard border in Northern Ireland – represented the “maximum flexibility” the EU could offer a non-member state. [...]
Michael Gove suggests government could ignore rebels’ anti-no deal law September 1, 2019 Cabinet minister Michael Gove has hit back at Tory rebels by suggesting the government could ignore any new law they pass to thwart a no-deal Brexit. Gove, who is in charge of the government’s no-deal Brexit preparations, was asked by the BBC whether the government would abide by any legislation that MPs might be able [...]
Central and Victoria Line strikes suspended August 29, 2019 Strike action that was due to take place on the Central and Victoria lines next week has been called off. Train drivers who are members of the RMT rail union were due to strike on the two busy London Underground lines from 8pm on Tuesday 3 September to 8pm on Wednesday 4 September following a [...]
Heathrow told to keep check on credit rating amid expansion plans August 29, 2019 Heathrow airport has been warned it may be obliged to maintain an investment grade credit rating to reassure investors of its financial position while its third runway gets built. The UK’s aviation regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority, said it would explore a proposal to make it mandatory for Heathrow to hold such a rating, to [...]
UK strikes autumn 2019: All the dates for Tube, rail and British Airways strikes August 29, 2019 This summer has felt like the season of non-stop, stop-start UK strikes action, but unfortunately, it isn’t over, with British Airways strikes and more planned for September. Industrial action across airlines, rail and the Tube are set to continue into the autumn. City A.M. gives you the low-down on how you might be affected during [...]
Sadiq Khan vows to take on Uber ‘big boys’ in licence decision August 29, 2019 Sadiq Khan has vowed to take on the “big boys” at Uber when it comes to renewing its licence, which expires next month. The London mayor, who revoked Uber’s licence in 2017, said everyone must play by the rules if they want to operate in the capital. Read more: Uber poaches new UK boss from [...]
Taxpayer to foot £32m bill of South Western Railway strikes, union claims August 29, 2019 Troubled train firm South Western Railway (SWR) is set to receive more than £30m from the taxpayer over the loss of work days to strike action, it has been claimed. The RMT rail union, which will strike on SWR from tomorrow through to Monday, said the government will hand the firm £32m to compensate it [...]
Climate change activists threaten drone chaos in Heathrow airport protest August 29, 2019 Climate change activists will protest at Heathrow Airport next month by flying drones at the airport in a move that could ground all flights. Heathrow Pause, a splinter group of the Extinction Rebellion movement, says it will fly toy drones in the airport’s restricted zone from 13 September. Read more: Extinction Rebellion threatens to gatecrash [...]
