Union to ballot 150,000 civil servants on plans for public sector strike September 26, 2022 The public sector workers’ union is set to ballot more than 150,000 civil servants on plans to strike over pay and working conditions. The Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) said it is urging its members in 214 government departments to vote in favour of taking industrial action, after the UK government set out plans [...]
Queen’s funeral: Joe Biden and other leaders arrive at Westminster Abbey September 19, 2022 US President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr Jill Biden have arrived at Westminster Abbey to pay their final respects to Queen Elizabeth II. The US President arrived at the Abbey surrounded by a heavy police detail at just after 10am – an hour before the Queen’s began. The Bidens were greeted by the Very [...]
Man arrested after trying to rush the Queen’s coffin in Westminster Hall September 17, 2022 A man has been arrested after he tried to rush the Queen’s coffin in Westminster Hall. As thousands of people continue to queue up to see the late monarch lying in state, one so-called ‘well-wisher’ decided to run at the coffin when he got near to it. The assailant was immediately jumped on by nearby [...]
Two police officers hospitalised after stabbing in Leicester Square as assailant tasered and arrested September 16, 2022 Two police officers have been taken to hospital after being stabbed in Leicester Square this morning. A man with a knife was tasered and later arrested after launching the attack on emergency workers. In a statement to City A.M.. the Metropolitan Police said it took place at 6am at one of London’s busiest tourist attractions. [...]
London hotel occupancy soars to 85 per cent during week of Queen lying in state September 15, 2022 Hotel occupancy rates in the centre of London have soared to almost 85 per cent ahead of the Queen’s funeral. Mourners and well-wishers have come to the capital from across the country and around the world to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth, and they all need somewhere to stay. This week, hotel occupancy peaked [...]
As we redefine levelling up, don’t ignore the poverty in London for political points September 15, 2022 London is also home to some of the most deprived areas in the country. There are pockets of poverty in practically every borough of London, including some of the most affluent.
Queue to see Queen lying in state could stretch 10 miles September 14, 2022 The government has prepared for the queue to see the Queen lying in state at parliament to be up to 10 miles long. Up to 1m people are expected to turn out to pay their respects to the late monarch at Westminster Hall, with access to the public beginning at 5pm today and lasting until [...]
Up to 1m mourners prepare to see the Queen lying in state at parliament September 13, 2022 Up to 1m mourners are expected to pay their respects to the Queen while she is lying in state at parliament, with queues already forming around Westminster today. The government has announced the queue to see Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin will begin on the Albert Embankment tomorrow and continue to Southwark Park, with people warned [...]
Man arrested for heckling Prince Andrew at Edinburgh procession September 12, 2022 A man was today arrested for heckling Prince Andrew as the royal followed behind the coffin of the Queen in a procession in Edinburgh. The arrest is the latest example of police across the UK clamping down on people protesting events to commemorate the Queen’s death, sparking concerns about infringement of freedom of speech. The [...]
The behind-the-scenes plans taking place after the Queen’s death September 8, 2022 As the nation comes to terms with the death of the Queen, behind the scenes the detailed plans set aside for the aftermath are being rapidly put into action. The arrangements, which have the codename London Bridge, have been in place for many years and were updated and reviewed regularly by palace aides in consultation [...]