ULEZ: Counter-terror police lead inquiry into blown-up road camera December 7, 2023 The Met Police is investigating an explosion that saw a ULEZ camera blown up in Sidcup last night. The controversial emissions policy sees high-polluting cars hit with a £12.50 charge for crossing the boundary into greater London. Reports of an explosion began circulating early this morning and just after 5pm the Met Police confirmed a [...]
Tory mayor hopeful Susan Hall backs London to host Commonwealth Games December 5, 2023 Conservative Mayor of London candidate Susan Hall has thrown her support behind the capital hosting the next edition of the Commonwealth Games after the Gold Coast in Australia dropped the only bid for the 2026 event. The state of Victoria, also Down Under, withdrew as hosts in July and there has not since been a [...]
Meet the young professionals abandoning London – and the rental crisis December 4, 2023 A typical weekend for Jack Trimmer used to be spent in busy pubs in South West London. But they tend to look a bit different since he moved back into his parents home in Hampshire a few weeks ago.
Hope for MSG Sphere in London as Michael Gove brushes off Sadiq Khan’s snub December 1, 2023 The MSG Sphere development set for East London has received a lifeline after levelling-up secretary Michael Gove has intervened.
City officials encourage local spending ahead of Small Business Saturday December 1, 2023 The holiday season might not be as reliable as it once was for small businesses, new research suggests, but optimism seems to persevere within the City as peak trading season approaches. While 61 per cent of small businesses, surveyed on behalf of American Express, have said the festive season has yet to be the same [...]
London Underground journeys exceed pre-pandemic levels ahead of Christmas rush November 30, 2023 Passengers using the London Underground exceeded 4m last week, the highest recorded single-day figure since the start of the pandemic.
Alistair Darling dies aged 70: Heartfelt tributes paid to ‘one of the great chancellors’ November 30, 2023 Former Labour Chancellor Alistair Darling has died aged 70, his family have confirmed.
Exclusive: London forex firm founded by ex-Deputy Mayor Rajesh Agrawal shutters customer accounts November 28, 2023 Canary Wharf-based RationalFX has suspended its services today, as it claims to not be able to return customer funds
The man behind the Elizabeth Line: Building in the UK is “tough” November 28, 2023 MTR Corporation's UK chief sits down with City A.M. to discuss the Elizabeth Line and what British rail needs to get back to its best.
City Hall’s deputy mayor for business steps down to run as a Labour MP November 27, 2023 London’s deputy mayor for business, Rajesh Agrawal, has quit City Hall to run as a Labour MP, it has been confirmed.