Sadiq Khan plans to hike London council tax bills by 8.6 per cent December 19, 2023 Sadiq Khan has unveiled plans to hike Londoners’ council tax bills by almost £40 as he prepares to stand for a record reelection to a third term in office.
Row over London housebuilding rates ahead of Michael Gove planning speech December 19, 2023 A row has broken out over housebuilding rates in London ahead of a key speech by Michael Gove on planning reform.
HS2 Euston: Private funding proposals have fallen into a ‘black hole,’ warns boss of key contractor December 19, 2023 The government is ignoring proposals on how to privately fund the HS2 project's Euston section, the boss of a key contractor has warned.
The Notebook: Sport can be a key growth market for London in 2024 but only if we back evolution and ambition December 19, 2023 Where the City’s movers and shakers get a few things off their chest. Today, Matt Hardy, City A.M.’s deputy sports editor, takes the pen. Sport can be key to 2024 London growth Sport is worth tens of billions to our capital. Whether that be through the Premier League’s London derbies, world class stadia at our [...]
Sadiq Khan appoints ex-Canary Wharf director as deputy mayor for business December 18, 2023 Former Canary Wharf Group director Howard Dawber has joined City Hall as deputy mayor for business.
TfL strikes £250m funding deal with government to become ‘financially sustainable’ December 18, 2023 TfL strikes deal with government for £250m funding after the network's future finances were left unclear in Autumn Statement
The UK has a new busiest train station – but it’s still in London December 14, 2023 New figures from the rail regulator have laid bare the Elizabeth Line's impact on London travel since its opening last year.
TfL savings target upped to £650m amid concerns over ‘managed decline’ December 14, 2023 Transport for London must find £650m in savings by 2025/26, according to its draft business plan and amid calls for a funding arrangement.
Sadiq Khan: London faces ‘full blown recruitment crisis’ over migration salary rules December 13, 2023 London is facing a “full blown recruitment crisis” over the government’s new policies on migration, Sadiq Khan has warned.
London rents will cool next year – but tenants won’t be out of the woods yet December 12, 2023 Rents will continue to rise in London next year but at a much slower pace than what has been seen over the past 12 months. London landlords are expected to raise their prices by two per cent in 2024, a substantial decrease when compared to the nine per cent hike which was recorded by property [...]