How will Reeves’ Budget impact London transport and TfL? November 4, 2024 Debate over Rachel Reeves' first budget has dominated the media. How will it impact Londoners looking to get around the capital?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered Labour’s first Budget in 14 years, announcing £40bn of tax rises, Central London Alliance comments November 1, 2024 Given the straitened public finances it is understandable to leave no stone unturned when looking to balance the books, and we welcome the much-needed investment in the public services. But business owners, the ones creating jobs, are paying this bill. The likely outcome; job losses. Business owners are the lifeblood of the economy, driving growth [...]
The Debate: Should London’s suburbs be spikier? October 17, 2024 A housing crisis and London’s relatively flat skyline have prompted calls for building taller (or ‘spikier’) in the suburbs. Growth bros on Twitter are desperate for London to “densify”, i.e. cram more buildings into a smaller space by building taller structures or extending current buildings upwards. Yet London’s outer regions are typically flat with parks, [...]
London Underground workers in Aslef and RMT vote to strike next month October 16, 2024 London Underground drivers will walk out next month, bringing chaos to the capital in a protest over pay and working conditions. Members of the Aslef union voted overwhelmingly to walk out on a number of dates in November, before RMT members backed strikes shortly after. Train operators and management grades will not work on 7 [...]
Square Mile to ramp up efforts against ‘menace’ of Lime and Forest bikes October 11, 2024 The City of London corporation is also lobbying for legislation, namely the introduction of a pan-London contract for micromobility operators.
London Underground: Tube strikes loom as workers to vote on walk-outs October 8, 2024 London Underground workers are being balloted on Tube strikes over pay and conditions amid a dispute with Transport for London (TfL). Members of the Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA) in jobs including customer service and advising passengers in stations are being asked if they want to strike. The ballot closes on 18 October and also [...]
Congestion charge: Ocado leads push against ‘money making’ levy October 7, 2024 More than 40 UK businesses, including Ocado, the AA, and Openreach, have urged Sadiq Khan to scrap plans to extend the £15 daily congestion charge to electric vans. The businesses argue that this hugely unpopular congestion charge if continued, would severely impact those who have invested in greener fleets. Under Transport for London (TfL)’s current [...]
Siemens chief hails ‘vote of confidence’ in new £200m train factory October 3, 2024 Siemens today opened its £200m rail manufacturing facility in Goole, East Yorkshire, where it intends to build trains for the Picadilly Line.
Ten London train stations hit by ‘Islamophobic’ cyber attack on Network Rail September 26, 2024 Nineteen stations across the UK have been affected by the cyber attack on Network Rail, with only London St Pancras not impacted.
TfL picks Dutch EV charging firm to deliver hubs in London September 25, 2024 TfL is planning to introduce the first of five charging hubs in the capital from 2026, as the UK tackles concerns over a lack of charging infrastructure.