Sadiq Khan’s new congestion charge rules will undermine Transport for London December 21, 2021 Not long ago we were told that Londoners were going to have to pay £20 more in council tax a year for the next three years to bail out Transport for London. London’s transport system simply couldn’t function with the current budget it had, forcing the Mayor to take a seemingly painful decision to increase [...]
Three and EE to bring 4G to Tube network December 21, 2021 Mobile operators Three and EE have announced a partnership to bring 4G and 5G connectivity to the whole Tube network. “Three is delighted to be part of bringing even more connectivity to our customers in London,” said Three’s chief executive Robert Finnegan. “They will be able to enjoy smooth streaming, phone calls underground and continued [...]
In the journey of learning to live with Covid-19, our businesses need support December 20, 2021 For many City shops, restaurants and pubs, the new work from home advice has cancelled Christmas. These are dark winter days for businesses who were expecting this period to be their busiest time. But the faster we all get jabbed, the quicker we can get back to the office. All eligible City workers need to [...]
London ‘uniquely well-placed’ as space sector heads for M&A boom in 2022 December 20, 2021 The UK’s space sector is bound for an explosion in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) next year – with London “uniquely well-placed” for a leading role in the forecasted frenzy. Managing associate of Linklaters technology practice, Katie Williams told City A.M., that an increase in M&A activity is likely, with banks and other financiers expected to [...]
England could face two-week ‘circuit-breaker’ lockdown after Christmas December 18, 2021 Dark clouds are looming over the festive season with ministers planning a circuit breaker lockdown after Christmas to tackle the Omicron variant.
TfL funding crisis: UK Government agrees last-minute cash deal to keep Tube running until February December 17, 2021 Transport for London (TfL) tonight announced it had reached another short-term stop-gap funding deal with central government to fund the capital’s transport network until early February. Andy Byford, London’s transport commissioner, said: “The Government has today confirmed an extension of its funding support for TfL through until 4 February, for which we are grateful. The Mayor [...]
RMT pushes ahead with strikes despite TfL pleas to support booster campaign December 17, 2021 Rail union RMT is going ahead with strikes this weekend despite millions of Londoners racing to get Covid-19 boosters in the run up to Christmas.
Rail fares to go up 3.8 per cent from March, adding to increasing living costs December 17, 2021 The Department for Transport announced today that from March rail fares will go up 3.8 per cent, 3.3 per cent less than the current price index (RPI) of 7.1 per cent. The government’s decision will add to the increasing costs of living, fuelled by a 5.1 per cent hike in inflation rates – the highest [...]
It’s time to put away the toy trains and thrash out a deal for Transport for London December 17, 2021 The pandemic has brought the country to a standstill more times than once this year. But the UK’s railways have continued to move people and goods across the country during these critical moments. The impact of Covid-19 has been felt acutely in London, where passenger numbers fall every time more restrictions are brought in. The [...]
TfL to slash congestion charge after 6pm, maintaining £15 cap December 16, 2021 Transport for London (TfL) announced today that from 21 February the congestion charge will be scrapped every day from 6pm, remaining operational on weekends between 12pm and 6pm. The £15 price cap will remain unchanged, the network added. Following a 10-week public consultation involving around 100,000 people, TfL has stated that the changes will prevent [...]