Sajid Javid says he will continue to wear masks on packed Tube as TfL removes requirement February 22, 2022 Health secretary Sajid Javid will continue to wear a mask when travelling aboard packed tube trains just as Transport for London (TfL) removed the order of wearing face coverings across its network. “Although the infection levels have been falling significantly week, I think where infection levels are at the moment, if I was on the [...]
Sadiq Khan says masks on TfL network no longer compulsory following scrapping of restrictions February 21, 2022 London mayor Sadiq Khan has said masks will no longer be compulsory to wear across the whole Transport for London (TfL) network following today’s announcement that all Covid restrictions will be scrapped. “Following the government dropping all legal Covid restrictions, and in light of falling infection levels in London, it is expected that wearing a [...]
Congestion charge returns to pre-pandemic hours from today February 21, 2022 Starting today, the congestion charge applied to those driving into central London will no longer be active on weekdays from 6pm. The price cap, instead of going back to £11.50, will remain at the current rate of £15. The decision was made by London mayor Sadiq Khan in mid-December to strike a balance between helping [...]
TfL long-term funding talks with government postponed until Friday February 21, 2022 Government talks over a long-term funding deal for Transport for London (TfL) have been postponed until this Friday, both transport secretary Grant Shapps and TfL have confirmed. “We have agreed with the government that our existing funding agreement will be extended until 25 February so that these discussions can be concluded,” said a TfL spokesperson. [...]
Entrepreneur and YouTube music star Jamal Edwards dies age 31 February 21, 2022 Entrepreneur and YouTube star Jamal Edwards has died at the age of 31, sending shockwaves through the music industry. The British businessman was the founder of SBTV, an online urban music platform which helped launch the careers of artists Ed Sheeran and Skepta. The London-based platform was set up for discovering emerging artists, having grown [...]
Khan’s mayoralty is an audition for Labour leader – but it’s at our expense February 21, 2022 Today was supposed to be an important day for the administration of London. The Crystal, the new home of City Hall in Newham, Royal Docks, was due to open and inaugurate a fresh chapter in our governance: a slimmed-down, more efficient headquarters for the mayor and the London Assembly in the east of the capital. [...]
Energy firms scramble to restore power after Storm Eunice batters Britain February 19, 2022 Energy firms are scrambling to restore power to over 300,000 homes after Storm Eunice swept across the country yesterday, killing at least four people and inflicting severe damage to property.
Roof of O2 Arena in London ripped to pieces as Storm Eunice batters UK February 18, 2022 The O2 venue in London has been damaged by strong gusts of wind, video footage on social media has shown.
Transport network faces severe disruption as Storm Eunice hits London February 18, 2022 From the early hours of this morning Storm Eunice has hit the UK, bringing with it winds of up to 100mph and causing disruption all over the country. Following yesterday’s warning, the Met Office raised another red alert today, adding the South East and London. “These are rare, we only issue them when there is [...]
Sadiq Khan “hopeful, but not confident” about TfL deal as funding expires tomorrow February 17, 2022 London mayor Sadiq Khan said today he is “hopeful, but not confident” of securing a long-term deal for Transport for London (TfL) as government funds are set to expire tomorrow. “It’s really important for the government to realise, these sticking plasters in the short, medium and long term cost us more,” the Evening Standard reported [...]