Euro 2020: Ticket ballot launched for Londoners to watch England games in knock-out rounds at Trafalgar Square June 17, 2021 The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said today that the Euro 2020 Trafalgar Square Fan Zone will continue to host London key workers and community groups for the rest of England’s group stage matches, before launching a public ballot for tickets to watch any potential England games in the knock-out rounds. England’s victory over Croatia was cheered [...]
‘Not up to government’: Return to office under threat as ministers mull legal right to work from home June 17, 2021 Brits could be granted the right to work from home forever under shock post-pandemic plans being considered by the government. Ministers have proposed legal changes that would prevent employers from forcing staff to come into the office unless they can prove it is essential. The government will consult on the plan over the summer ahead [...]
Khan’s ‘Streetspace’ appeal upheld in blow for London’s taxis June 16, 2021 Sadiq Khan has this evening won his battle against London’s cabbies over the controversial “Streetspace” scheme. The Court of Appeal has upheld the Mayor’s appeal against a High Court judgement which deemed that the programme, which is designed to encourage walking and cycling during the pandemic, was introduced unlawfully. In his appeal, Khan argued that [...]
‘Confident’ in vaccine supplies: Health department denies reports of Pfizer shortage June 16, 2021 The Department of Health has denied reports of supply shortages of the Pfizer vaccine as the Covid jab rollout extends to over-21s, after the government delayed “Freedom Day” by four weeks to vaccinate more people. “We are confident in our vaccine supplies as we rollout to younger age groups,” a spokesperson for the Department of [...]
Covid jab rollout slows due to Pfizer shortage, as reopening delayed to vaccinate more people June 16, 2021 Supply shortages of the Pfizer vaccine have forced the NHS to slow down its Covid jab rollout, despite the government delaying “Freedom Day” by four weeks in order to accelerate the vaccination programme. Just 1.2 million first doses were dispensed in the last week, compared with more than three million a week in March. The [...]
London calls for more support for businesses as ‘Freedom day’ pushed back June 14, 2021 London’s businesses and politicians have called for more financial support after Boris Johnson delayed the end of the Covid-19 restrictions for four weeks. Speaking at a press conference this evening, the Prime Minister said that 19 July was the new “terminus” date for the restrictions. However, despite advance calls from various sectors for extra support, [...]
Freedom day pushed back to 19 July as Johnson asks for ‘a little more time’ for jab programme June 14, 2021 England’s “Freedom Day” has been pushed back nearly six weeks until 19 July, Boris Johnson has confirmed tonight, as cases of the so-called Delta variant of Covid-19 continue to rise. The decision will be reviewed every day, and after two weeks the government will decide whether to go ahead with reopening sooner than now anticipated. [...]
London Calling: Why we back the City June 10, 2021 London remains one of the preeminent financial centres of the world. For some this statement is an outdated notion which forgets the turmoil of recent years. Brexit, relatively unstable governments, and the pandemic have all contributed to a misplaced sense of decline. However, for all the drama of the past few years, if you step [...]
Keir Starmer’s approval ratings plummet to same level as Jeremy Corbyn’s June 8, 2021 Keir Starmer's approval ratings plummet to same level as Jeremy Corbyn's
Transport for London mulls cutting Tube and bus services in bid to find £900m in savings June 8, 2021 Transport for London (TfL) may be forced to cut Tube and bus services, Sadiq Khan has confirmed, as it scrambles to find £900m in savings a year under the terms of the government’s latest bailout. Last week ministers agreed a new six month funding agreement for the transport network worth £1bn, but the deal comes [...]