Sadiq Khan announces London Policing Board to help scrutinise the Met September 22, 2023 The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said representatives from communities with “the lowest levels of trust in the Met” will help him scrutinise the force. The brother of Stephen Lawrence, who was killed in a racially motivated attack in 1993, Stuart Lawrence and retired Metropolitan Police officer Neil Basu are among those who have [...]
London Underground station staff to strike next month over pay and conditions September 20, 2023 Thousands of London Underground station staff are to strike next month in a long-running dispute over pay and conditions.
Susan Hall could win London, if the Tories decide to back their own candidate September 15, 2023 Sadiq Khan success at the next election for London mayor has been seen as a done deal, but Susan Hall stands a chance if the Conservatives lend her their support, writes Cameron Smith
Tottenham Hotspur to become UK’s Home of NFL and host games until 2029 September 14, 2023 Tottenham Hotspur will host NFL games until at least 2029 after they agreed an extension to their current deal.
In pictures: Celebs take to the trading floor at BGC’s September 11 Charity Day September 11, 2023 BGC saw the likes of Rio Ferdinand, Clare Balding and Davina McCall executing trades as part of an annual September 11 charity day
Corbyn London mayor bid could hurt Sadiq Khan and let Tories in, poll claims September 8, 2023 If former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn opts to run for City Hall in London, it could take votes away from Sadiq Khan and open the door for the Conservatives, a new a poll has found. It comes after the former party leader told the Edinburgh Festival earlier this summer that he would “have a think” [...]
ULEZ camera vandalism requiring ‘significant amount’ of resources from Met September 8, 2023 The Metropolitan Police are dedicating a “significant amount” of resources to tackling ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) camera-related crime, the force’s commissioner has said. There were 510 crime reports relating to Ulez cameras logged between April 1 and the end of August, figures released by the Met Police last week show. Two arrests have been made, [...]
London Underground’s Central Line just got better with 5G between Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road September 8, 2023 It will now be easier to play Minecraft and scroll Instagram on the tube as some parts of London’s West End underground are set to receive a connectivity boost from mobile providers. Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road stations, both on the Central Line, are the first stations in the West End flurry of theatres, [...]
Tory mayoral hopeful Susan Hall says work has moved to a three-day office week September 6, 2023 Tory mayoral hopeful Susan Hall says work has moved to a three-day office week, despite many City bosses urging staff back into offices full-time.
London tourism revival gets boost as Pocket Planet latest to land in Oxford Street September 5, 2023 Oxford Street’s continued revival has been given another vote of confidence, with the launch of miniature world specialists Pocket Planet as the latest to take up a spot in the West End. Retail leaders have heralded plans to open its 30,000 square foot indoor world as proof of the capital’s investment attractiveness, and big brands’ [...]