Transport secretary says no border checks at Dover after Brexit March 16, 2018 Transport secretary Chris Grayling has said trucks coming into Dover will be checked after the UK leaves the European Union. Grayling told BBC Question Time it would be “unrealistic” to impose checks on lorries coming into the port, which, according to an Imperial College London study, could introduce traffic queues of up to 29 miles [...]
The Tories are losing London – the fightback needs to start now March 16, 2018 What a difference a year makes. In March 2017, the headlines were stacked with news of Jeremy Corbyn’s unpopularity, especially in London, where he faced approval ratings of minus 44. Even London Labour supporters weren’t convinced about their Islington leader, and he had negative ratings from every demographic. Read more: The bloody difficult woman is [...]
Work on the London Overground Barking Riverside extension is months behind schedule March 14, 2018 Construction has yet to start on the £263m Barking Riverside Overground extension, but work is already months behind schedule due to design issues impeding the procurement process. There have been troubles with the issue of the main works tender due to "design complexities", and that is now 148 days – nearly five months – behind [...]
Met Office issues snow warning for London and the South East this weekend March 14, 2018 The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow in London and the South East this weekend. Snow showers are likely throughout Sunday, and where these converge some snow may well accumulate and could then prove disruptive, the weather forecasting service said. “There is a small chance of travel delays on roads with some [...]
Oxford Street pedestrianisation on track to tie-in with Elizabeth Line launch after public backs proposals March 13, 2018 The radical plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street tying in with the Elizabeth Line launch in December were given a boost today, as the results of a massive consultation revealed public backing for the project. More than 22,000 responses were received on the plans to switch up the capital's famous shopping street, with nearly two-thirds of [...]
London’s Oxford Street pedestrianisation set to coincide with Elizabeth Line launch in December 2018 after public backs proposals March 13, 2018 The radical plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street tying in with the Elizabeth Line launch in December were given a boost today, as the results of a massive consultation revealed public backing for the project. More than 22,000 responses were received on the plans to switch up the capital’s famous shopping street, with nearly two-thirds of [...]
Crossrail gets a rejigged delivery schedule as rising costs and snow troubles put pressure on Elizabeth Line opening time March 13, 2018 Crossrail Ltd has drawn up a revised delivery schedule for the £14.8bn project after facing rising cost and schedule pressures, and disruption from this month’s severe weather troubles, it emerged today. The rejigged plans have been developed as part of efforts to ensure the Elizabeth Line opens on time in December. The Elizabeth Line will [...]
Tech friend or foe? Sadiq on why going up against Uber isn’t bad for London’s business March 12, 2018 Sadiq Khan pledged to be the most “business-friendly” mayor to lead London when he was elected almost two years ago. But in September last year, he shocked the business community by backing Transport for London’s (TfL) decision to revoke Uber’s licence. Uber is not known for its good corporate governance, but Khan was criticised for [...]
Southern Rail strike latest: Clapham, Guildford, Watford, Brighton and Hove all hit by Britain’s longest-running industrial dispute March 12, 2018 Southern Rail commuters have been hit with yet another strike this morning, as transport union RMT marks Britain’s longest-running industrial dispute. Londoners travelling between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction will be affected by a reduced service running at peak times only today, while those commuting between Guildford and central London will face “a very limited [...]
Sir Nick Clegg has become chairman at on-demand social care startup Cera March 10, 2018 Sir Nick Clegg has been appointed chairman of the advisory board of a homecare startup founded by a former NHS doctor. Clegg joins the board of Cera, which was started by Mahiben Maruthappu in an effort to help tackle the social care crisis. Read more: Nick Clegg admits "soft Brexit" hopes are dead The startup, [...]