London Chamber of Commerce and Industry releases its London mayor election manifesto February 11, 2020 The next mayor of London should prioritise digital infrastructure and immigration reform to boost economic growth post-Brexit, according to the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). The advocacy group’s manifesto for the London mayoral election was released today, detailing a a wish list of policies for the victor of May’s poll to implement. Among [...]
Yes, you read that right: Croydon is named a London borough of culture February 11, 2020 The annual London Borough of Culture award is coming to the birthplace of grime superstar Stormzy in 2023. Croydon was named by mayor of London Sadiq Khan as the London Borough of Culture for 2023 today, while Lewisham got the nod for 2021. The South London boroughs will each receive £1.35m to organise year-long programmes [...]
Rory Stewart wants to sleep on your sofa February 11, 2020 Londoners are being given the chance to snuggle up to an unusual house guest this winter, mayoral candidate Rory Stewart. Independent candidate Stewart sent out the surprising invitation to Londoners today, asking to sleep over at people’s houses as a part of his election campaign. The initiative, called Come Kip with Me, will see the [...]
Sadiq Khan will spend £350,000 to fight the Tulip tower February 10, 2020 City Hall will spend up to £350,000 to defend its decision to reject the planning application for the Tulip tower as Sadiq Khan gets ready to fight an appeal against its developers. The 1,000-foot skyscraper was set to be built by architecture firm Foster + Partners opposite the Gherkin, after its design was approved by [...]
TfL takes control of Woolwich Ferry after ‘unacceptable’ delays February 10, 2020 The Woolwich Ferry will be brought back under Transport for London (TfL) control after being plagued by severe delays under the current contractor. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan announced today that the service would be brought back into City Hall ownership at the end of the year, after deciding not to renew the contract of [...]
Angela Merkel successor Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer to resign February 10, 2020 Angela Merkel’s anointed heir Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer will not run for the German chancellorship at next year’s election and will step down as leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party. Kramp-Karrenbauer, known commonly as AKK, was elected as leader of the centre-right party in 2018 and was expected to run for high office when Merkel [...]
Audioboom shares surge as it confirms possible sale February 10, 2020 Podcasting platform Audioboom has confirmed recent speculation it is looking to sell the company, sending shares soaring today. The company’s board released a statement this morning to confirm New York-based Raine Advisors was advising the company to help them “deliver maximum value for its shareholders”. It added: “Raine will provide advice and assistance to the [...]
CBI and Institute of Directors call for small business focus in budget February 10, 2020 Two of the UK’s leading business advocacy groups have urged the government to increase private sector investment and slash red tape in next month’s budget to help small businesses. The CBI unveiled its budget submission to the Treasury today, urging the government to review business rates and the apprenticeship levy, commit to building HS2 in [...]
Addison Lee to bring former CEO Liam Griffin back into top job February 9, 2020 The new owners of minicab firm Addison Lee are set to bring former chief executive Liam Griffin back into the top job as a part of a range of measures to try and save the struggling company. Addison Lee was rescued by a group of eight banks last month, who vowed to inject £45m investment [...]
Mike Lynch extradition would ‘cripple’ City and damage national sovereignty, says David Davis February 9, 2020 The extradition of British entrepreneur Mike Lynch to the US would “cripple the City” and signal an erosion of national sovereignty, according to ex-Brexit secretary David Davis. Lynch, founder of software company Autonomy, submitted himself for arrest in London on Wednesday after US authorities requested his extradition to stand trial for securities fraud, wire fraud and [...]
