Sadiq Khan launches off-peak tube and rail fare Fridays to boost London hospitality March 1, 2024 The initiative from London's mayor will encourage commuters to abandon the pandemic-ra working from home on a Friday, which has badly hit the hospitality sector.
What’s on in London in March 2024? February 29, 2024 Leading up to the clocks moving forward, London is in full swing this month. While the city thaws, you can look forward to the trees becoming fuller, the days soon being brighter and a plethora of city-bound events to immerse yourself in. London’s evergreen cultural scene never fails to entertain the varied cultures within the [...]
London climbs to second in Schroders Global Cities index February 29, 2024 London has climbed to second in the Schroders Global Cities index, after falling from the top spot last year. The index, which ranks cities based on economic, environmental, innovation and transportation factors, aims to identify the top cities in the world for business. San Francisco took the number one spot for the second year in [...]
Ex-Chancellor Philip Hammond appointed as chair of fintech Railsr February 29, 2024 Former Chancellor Philip Hammond has been appointed as the chair of Railsr, a year after the embedded banking platform was rescued from collapse.
Work on £1.75bn Midlands Rail Hub to begin after extra funds injected February 29, 2024 Design work on the £1.75bn Midlands Rail Hub project is set to start after the government provided an extra £123m.
Air connectivity strengthens the fabric of our union February 29, 2024 Wilma Allan, Chief Financial Officer and interim joint CEO at London City Airport Aviation matters to all parts of the United Kingdom. It’s a success story that boosts the national economy, creates tens of thousands of jobs and connects us to the world. It also links us at home – bringing the Union closer together. [...]
Spring Budget 2024: What are business groups lobbying for? February 29, 2024 Firms up and down the UK are waiting in anticipation for Jeremy Hunt and the Treasury to reveal the contents of next week’s Spring Budget.
MPs warned about dangerous Pedicab drivers ahead of new licensing regime February 29, 2024 MPs were warned yesterday about allegedly dangerous pedicab drivers as the government looks to regulate the controversial mode of transport.
Spring Budget 2024: Transport for London in ‘terminal decline’ if new cash not forthcoming February 29, 2024 As the Spring Budget looms, London's real estate sector has launched fresh calls for a long-term funding package for Transport for London.
Allies not adversaries – London and the North must be partners for growth February 28, 2024 Regional divides inhibit progress, and London and its core industries alone cannot fuel levels of growth we've not seen since the 90s