Paul Scully launches bid to become London mayor – here’s how he hopes to win May 18, 2023 Conservative MP Paul Scully has pledged to switch off ULEZ cameras in the extended zone on “day one” if elected London mayor, as he launched his bid to be the Conservative candidate. Currently minister for London, Scully, MP for Sutton and Cheam, is pausing his frontbench work while he aims to be selected as the [...]
Why the network state is the next logical evolution to current forms of governance: Part 2… May 18, 2023 Dr Chris Kacher with his second instalment of 'The Network Web3/Blockchain/Money State' as he hails decentralisation.
Passengers ‘flung around’ as Croydon tram hit curve at triple the speed limit, court hears May 17, 2023 Passengers in the Croydon tram disaster were “flung around” as if in a washing machine after their driver attempted a curve at more than three times the speed limit, a court has heard. Alfred Dorris, 49, is on trial at the Old Bailey over the derailment at Sandilands in south London on November 9 2016 [...]
M&G calls bosses back into the office – and they can’t be TWaTs about it May 14, 2023 Investment firm M&G has called on its managers to get back in the office for three days a week in a bid to boost the morale and development of its junior staff - but they won't be allowed to simply swan in on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Rail strikes this weekend: All you need to know – how will London be affected? May 12, 2023 Train services are being hit by more strike action this weekend, with London set to be hit by industrial action on routes to major airports and transport hubs. Members of Aslef and the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) at train operators will walk out in long-running disputes on Friday and Saturday respectively. Further strikes [...]
Rail strikes: Walk out today to cripple services across UK disrupting Eurovision celebrations May 12, 2023 Rail passengers face fresh travel disruption over the next few days because of strikes by train drivers and other workers in long-running disputes over pay. Members of the drivers’ union Aslef will walk out on Friday at more than a dozen train operators, crippling services across the country. Further strikes will be held on May [...]
TransPennine Express to be nationalised after months of disruption – but transport sec warns it’s ‘not a silver bullet’ May 11, 2023 Train services run by TransPennine Express will be nationalised after months of delays and cancellations. Transport Secretary Mark Harper announced the decision to bring the operator’s services under Government control, but warned it is “not a silver bullet”. Graham Sutherland, chief executive of TransPennine Express owner FirstGroup, said the company has “worked extremely hard to [...]
Elizabeth line sees hybrid workers flock back to the office May 11, 2023 London’s popular Elizabeth Line has prompted a surge in workers heading into the office, new research released on the eve of its one year anniversary shows. Footfall data from the workspace operator IWG has today revealed a 23 per cent increase in the number of visits, to offices across nine Elizabeth Line stops, since the [...]
Transport upgrades are vital to keep London at the top of the financial table May 11, 2023 Ask most of those who are yet to come back to work three or four or five days a week what the biggest barrier is and the answer is usually either the commute being a pain in the neck or being too expensive. So it won’t necessarily shock you to learn that in the aftermath [...]
Just Stop Oil’s Square Mile slow walk causes chaos as Bank and Moorgate brought to a halt May 10, 2023 Just Stop Oil protestors caused chaos in the Square Mile this morning with a slow walk through Moorgate and Bank, which was eventually broken up by police. The environmental group forced the closure of roads, prevented buses from getting through and led to police officers issuing a Section 12 order, forcing them onto the pavement. [...]