City groups want “the right Brexit deal – not the quickest one” August 14, 2016 City groups are unconcerned by the prospect of a delayed departure from the European Union, urging the government to get the terms of Brexit right for business. “Brexit is permanent, so what difference does a few months’ delay at the beginning of the process make?” an Institute of Directors spokesperson told City A.M. after it [...]
Lineker joins the ranks of celebrities’ ballsy pledges August 14, 2016 Gary Lineker has taken the Twittersphere by storm after honouring his promise to present Match of the Day in his underpants, and in doing so has joined the ranks of ballsy celebrity pledges. The 55 year-old former footballer took his kit off for the first episode in the new series last night after making a vow last December [...]
More proof Southern’s still a total basket case after timetable changes August 14, 2016 After a week of travel misery among commuters with strikes on Southern Rail, commuters who feel like they're getting a raw deal will be unsurprised to hear that new figures show the operator continues to be beleaguered by cancellations and delays – despite efforts to improve. One in five Southern services are still not running on time, just [...]
We might be waiting a while longer for Article 50 to be triggered August 14, 2016 Anyone waiting for the government to fire the starting gun on Article 50 – the official trigger that will kick off crucial negotiations between Britain and the EU – get ready to wait a little longer. We already know it won't be triggered this year, but all eyes have been on the start of 2017 for triggering [...]
Banning diesel cars is the wrong way to tackle pollution in London August 12, 2016 Everyone reading today’s copy of City A.M. wants clean air. But reducing pollution in our great city is a complex problem deserving of careful consideration and the adoption of a range of solutions. There is no magic bullet. Reducing emissions from all sources – whether planes, trains, cars or buses, or the polluting systems that [...]
Opinion: Law firm TLT outlines the challenges facing Sadiq Khan if he wants to keep his housing promises August 11, 2016 Targets have a way of tripping politicians up and Sadiq Khan may regret some of the ones he proposed in the run up to the election to help ease the housing problem in London. His campaign pledge to set a goal of 50 per cent affordable homes in any new development now seems better politics [...]
Cross-party group of 11 London councils calls on Theresa May to back Gatwick expansion August 11, 2016 A cross-party group of 11 London councils is urging the Prime Minister to back Gatwick expansion over Heathrow. In a letter to Theresa May, the councils said there is a “broad and growing consensus behind Gatwick expansion” and pledged to work with ministers to support the “bold and ambitious project”. Their backing comes after mayor of [...]
London’s night-time economy could be worth £43bn and an extra 115,000 jobs August 11, 2016 Unlocking London’s night-time economy will deliver a £3bn boost to the capital and help protect London from the economic shock of Brexit, a new report has argued. Research published today said the introduction of the Night Tube, along with a relaxation of licensing laws and other tweaks to help Londoners make the most of the capital [...]
London mayor Sadiq Khan has called on Theresa May to hold off on Article 50 until next autumn August 10, 2016 London mayor Sadiq Khan has called on Theresa May to delay triggering Article 50 until next Autumn. Khan told Sky News the government should wait until after French and German elections next year. France will chose its next president in May, while Germany is not expected to vote until at least August 2017. "I lost [...]
City Hall has opened talks with Parisian officials as it seeks a series of bilateral business deals August 10, 2016 City Hall has entered talks with French authorities as it seeks to secure collaborative deals with London's peers to boost business. Sadiq Khan's office has been keen to promote London's openness to trade since June's Brexit vote, and now the Mayor's teams are seeking to strike a series of city-to-city deals. Speaking to City A.M., [...]