Drax given biomass boost but support comes with strings attached August 10, 2023 Drax has received a fresh boost for its biomass ambitions with the government committing to continued support for the industry.
North and West London faces ‘bus standstill’ as workers vote on strike action August 10, 2023 North and West London’s bus network could grind to a halt this autumn, the Unite Union has warned, as hundreds of workers are to be balloted for strikes in an ongoing dispute over pay. 500 employees French-owned operator RATP in London will vote over the next month on whether to launch a campaign of industrial [...]
London Tube journeys propelled to above pre-pandemic levels thanks to Harry Styles and the Ashes August 10, 2023 A blockbuster summer of events, coupled with booming tourism, has seen journeys on London’s network of tubes, buses and trains exceed pre-pandemic levels on multiple occasions this year. Stations in central London are regularly hitting pre-pandemic levels of traffic at the weekend, and often exceeding them, according to figures from Transport for London (TfL). Tube [...]
Labour risks green investment climate with ‘wobbling’ over net zero, energy boss warns August 9, 2023 The Labour Party needs to "stop wobbling" and commit to the "significant economic and social opportunity" presented by net zero, the boss of Good Energy has warned.
ULEZ: ‘Unreasonable’ scrappage schedule means daily charges for ‘quite some time’ after expansion August 9, 2023 Many drivers will be charged daily fees “for quite some time” because London’s car scrappage scheme is not being extended until eight days before the expansion of the ultra low emission zone (ULEZ), a motoring services company has said. The RAC, which issued the warning, described the timings as “extremely frustrating”. The area covered by [...]
London Underground set for more disruption as drivers back more walk-outs August 9, 2023 London Underground train drivers at several companies have voted to continue industrial action in their long-running dispute over pay. Aslef said the results of new ballots for strikes on passenger services in England and on London Underground showed continued support from drivers. Mick Whelan, general secretary of Aslef, said: “The results of these new ballots [...]
Five amazing wines to buy this August August 9, 2023 CANDOVER BROOK BRUT £37 CANDOVERBROOK.CO.UKBursting onto the English wine scene with a gold medal from the International Wine Challenge and Best Newcomer at the Wine GB Awards, Candover Brook is one to watch. This sparkling Brut is beautifully balanced with a delicate fruity, floral finesse. ISOLE E OLENA CEPPARELLO 2020 £80 BERRY BROS & RUDDAn [...]
Ban fossil fuel alternatives to meet green hydrogen goals, says investment boss August 8, 2023 The government will need to consider banning grey hydrogen if it wants to ramp up cleaner alternatives, the boss of a leading hydrogen fund has said.
Sadiq Khan expands London ULEZ scrappage scheme in wake of Uxbridge by-election loss August 4, 2023 The Mayor of London has announced a major expansion of financial support designed to ease the impact of the capital’s ultra low emission zone (Ulez) on people’s pockets. Sadiq Khan said every Londoner with a polluting car facing charges under Ulez will now be able to receive a grant of up to £2,000 to support [...]
Gove’s housing plan is still stuck in a disjointed era of the suburbs vs the centre August 4, 2023 Even with a ‘bold plan’ for urban centres, Michael Gove’s housing plan doesn’t know how to connect the suburbs to the city, writes Jonathan Seager.