London businesses still not sure what ‘Levelling Up’ means, new survey shows September 20, 2022 London businesses are still unclear on the details of what the UK government’s ‘Levelling Up’ agenda actually entails, according to new research from the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). First set out in the Conservative Party manifesto in 2019, the Levelling Up policy aims to reduce disparities between regions and social groups inside [...]
Further rail strikes to take place on 1 October September 20, 2022 Further rail strikes are set to take place on 1 October, as workers at 14 train operators will walk out in a dispute over job security, pay and conditions. The union RMT said the walkout will bring the country’s network to “an effective standstill,” especially as it takes place ahead of the Conservative Party conference [...]
Northern joins Avanti and TransPennine and reduces services September 19, 2022 State-owned rail operator Northern has followed the likes of Avanti West Coast and TransPennine and reduced services, after it admitted it was struggling to operate a full schedule. The rail operator runs services in Northern England, connecting major cities such as Liverpool and Manchester. It has been under the Department for Transport’s ownership since 1 [...]
Rail strikes set to resume on 1 and 5 October September 16, 2022 Train drivers at 12 companies are set to resume their strike on 1 and 5 October in a long-standing dispute over pay. Initially announced at the end of last month, the walkout was postponed following Her Majesty the Queen’s death last week. The train drivers’ union Aslef will not make any public comments until after [...]
Queen’s funeral: Westminster, St James’s Park and Hyde Park Corner tube stations closed on Monday September 16, 2022 Three key London tube stations will be closed on Monday to prevent overcrowding ahead of the Queen’s state funeral. Westminster, St James’s Park and Hyde Park Corner tube stations will remain shut for most of Monday morning up to one million people are expected to flock into central London for the unprecedented event. Transport for [...]
London hotel occupancy soars to 85 per cent during week of Queen lying in state September 15, 2022 Hotel occupancy rates in the centre of London have soared to almost 85 per cent ahead of the Queen’s funeral. Mourners and well-wishers have come to the capital from across the country and around the world to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth, and they all need somewhere to stay. This week, hotel occupancy peaked [...]
Tube open for extra hour on Monday as thousands attend Queen’s funeral September 15, 2022 Most tube lines will remain open – in their entirety or partially – for an extra hour on Monday night as hundreds of thousands are expected to attend the Queen’s funeral. The Bakerloo, Victoria, Jubilee, Circle and Hammersmith & City lines will run entire services for the extra hour, with last services leaving at 1am [...]
Exclusive: UK retailers should copy TfL or they miss out on advertising cash, argues City bigwig September 15, 2022 Are UK retailers missing a valuable opportunity to earn money from advertising? A City insider thinks most big brands do, as he urges the High Street’s biggest names to look at TfL and copy their model by rolling out a retail media network. So-called retail media networks are one of the hottest emerging trends in [...]
As we redefine levelling up, don’t ignore the poverty in London for political points September 15, 2022 London is also home to some of the most deprived areas in the country. There are pockets of poverty in practically every borough of London, including some of the most affluent.
Queue to see Queen lying in state could stretch 10 miles September 14, 2022 The government has prepared for the queue to see the Queen lying in state at parliament to be up to 10 miles long. Up to 1m people are expected to turn out to pay their respects to the late monarch at Westminster Hall, with access to the public beginning at 5pm today and lasting until [...]