Sadiq Khan calls for review of England’s 10pm curfew September 30, 2020 Sadiq Khan has called for an immediate review of the government’s 10pm curfew in England as he claims it may be driving coronavirus rates up. Scenes emerged on social media over the weekend of packed Tube stations and people congregating on central London pavements just after 10pm as the government’s new curfew came into place. [...]
Thameslink route in line for return to Tube map September 30, 2020 The Thameslink route could soon appear again on the Tube map, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has said, after a lengthy absence. In a written response to a question from Labour London Assembly member Navin Shah earlier this month, Khan said that Transport for London (TfL) was considering including the rail line on a new map [...]
London businesses show signs of recovery post-lockdown September 30, 2020 There are encouraging signs that businesses in the capital are on the road to recovery after emerging from lockdown. Despite a bleak year for firms across a broad range of sectors, a new poll of London businesses show a slight improvement in business conditions in the third quarter. The majority of the firms surveyed by [...]
London faces emergency two-week lockdown as UK hospital deaths hit highest since July September 29, 2020 Ministers are drawing up plans to enforce sweeping lockdown measures across the country including a ban on household mixing in London, as new coronavirus infections continue to rise. Pubs, restaurants and bars may be forced to shutter for two weeks in both the North of England and in London, marking a return to so-called circuit [...]
Sadiq Khan warns of return to ‘bad old days’ without new TfL bailout September 28, 2020 Sadiq Khan has warned that Transport for London (TfL) will return to the “bad old days” of crumbling infrastructure and unreliable services if the government does not provide it with a second bailout. City Hall officials are currently in negotiations with government over a new financial support package for the transport operator, which has had [...]
Government looks to quell Tory rebellion over Covid restrictions September 28, 2020 The government is looking at ways at stopping a Tory backbench revolt over the implementation of new Covid restrictions, according to health secretary Matt Hancock. Hancock said he would meet with the revolt’s leader Graham Brady, chair of the powerful 1922 committee of backbench Tories, while also announcing that indoor mixing between households is now [...]
Uber wins bid to regain London operating licence September 28, 2020 Uber has won its legal bid to regain its licence to operate in London after a long-running court battle. Deputy senior district judge Tan Ikram said that despite its previous failings, the firm was now “fit and proper” to hold a licence. Ikram decided to give the firm a licence to operate for 18 months, [...]
Coronavirus: London added to ‘watchlist’ as cases surge September 25, 2020 London has been added to the UK’s coronavirus “watchlist” after a surge in new cases of the virus. The capital has been marked as an area of high concern, meaning it could be in line for further restrictions. It comes after 620 new cases were confirmed in London in the last 24 hours — more [...]
Cycling debutants in London more-than-double as the capital’s commuters switch to two wheels September 24, 2020 If you thought the city’s cycling lanes were busier with newbies over the past few months, you’re not alone. New data out today by Strava Metro showed the number of people newly taking up cycling in the capital peaked in May, with 119 per cent year-on-year growth. By June, the total number of cycling trips [...]
UK records highest daily coronavirus cases since May September 22, 2020 The UK has recorded the highest daily number of coronavirus infections in four months, as the Prime Minister today announced fresh measures to crack down on a second wave sweeping the country. A further 4,926 people tested positive for coronavirus in the UK over the last 24 hours, marking the highest daily figure since 7 [...]