East London Tube station closed as police investigate assault January 20, 2017 British Transport Police have been called to Upney station in east London this afternoon following reports of a fight. The station is currently closed while specialist crime scene officers collect evidence. Officers from the BTP treated a man for a minor laceration at the scene, and he is now receiving further treatment from the London [...]
Police search for Tube hero who jumped onto tracks at Bank station to save vulnerable man January 20, 2017 British Transport Police are searching for a member of the public who jumped onto the tracks at Bank station yesterday to save a man's life. BTP said they were looking for the "hero", who had risked his own life to save a "vulnerable" man, so they can thank him. Officers were called to the southbound Northern [...]
What we can learn from Martin McGuinness’ journey from paramilitary to political leader January 20, 2017 The messages of support for Martin McGuinness as he quits the world of politics show how much of a turnaround the former Northern Irish deputy first minister has made. McGuinness’ past as an IRA member is well-known – and is neither forgiven nor forgotten – but during his tenure as one of Northern Ireland’s leading politicians [...]
Police call for licensing review of popular City rooftop bar Madison at 1 New Change following series of violent crimes January 20, 2017 Popular City rooftop bar Madison could have its licence severely curbed after a series of violent incidents including glassings and grievous bodily harm. City of London police have called for a licensing review of the nightspot, which sits at the top of 1 New Change and looks out over St. Paul's Cathedral, on the grounds that "its [...]
#BridgesNotWalls protesters congregate on bridges across London January 20, 2017 Activists from the #bridgesnotwalls movement have congregated on London's bridges this morning, in a mass demonstration of solidarity with immigrants, the LGBT community and Black Lives Matter, among others. Protesters with banners reading "Build bridges not walls" have taken over a number of the capital's river crossings. ✌🏻 #bridgesnotwalls pic.twitter.com/1W8UEatXYx — Bradley Tubb (@BradTubb) January 20, 2017 [...]
George Soros predicts Donald Trump will fail as US President – and says global markets will see a downturn January 20, 2017 Billionaire investor George Soros thinks Donald Trump's presidency will be a failure, and he said markets will suffer due to the uncertainty surrounding his leadership. Stocks in the US surged in the aftermath of Trump's election, as investors anticipated policies that would shake up the economy. "Markets see Trump dismantling regulations and reducing taxes, and that [...]
RMT says Southern strikes will go ahead next week January 19, 2017 The RMT said Southern rail strikes will go ahead next week, after the union said it was "excluded" from talks between Aslef and rail bosses. Southern drivers and guards who are members of the RMT union will strike on Monday 23 January. RMT general secretary Mick Cash said: "RMT demands again today that this union be [...]
Another blink-and-you’ll-miss-it taxi demo will take place at Bank this afternoon January 19, 2017 Cab drivers are set to demonstrate in the City again this afternoon, in protest against plans to cut their access to Bank junction. City of London police said a demo will take in the Square Mile for 30 minutes from 3pm. This is the fourth day in a row of cab driver protests in the [...]
Official UK crime statistics show increase in fraud cases and computer misuse offences January 19, 2017 Fraud was the most commonly experienced offence in England and Wales last year, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), with stats showing UK card fraud went up by almost 40 per cent. In its Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW), published today, the ONS revealed there were an estimated [...]
Moneysupermarket.com reports 20 per cent revenue growth as it confirms Mark Lewis will replace Peter Plumb as boss January 19, 2017 Moneysupermarket.com said today that its expects to report revenue growth of 12 per cent when it announces its full year results on 28 February – and it has confirmed that Mark Lewis will replace Peter Plumb as chief executive. The figures The group said Moneysupermarket.com's revenue grew 19 per cent year-on-year in the three months [...]
