We are practically full and must expand, says Gatwick boss December 2, 2024 The Planning Inspectorate passed its recommendation to ministers last Wednesday, on whether Gatwick's expansion should proceed.
Maradona’s shirt, Holyfield’s belt and Peaty’s trunks: How the world went crazy for sports memorabilia November 29, 2024 The phenomenon hit the headlines earlier this year when a baseball shirt worn by Babe Ruth was sold for $24m (£19m).
What’s on in London in December 2024 November 29, 2024 December in London is enchanting, where residents and visitors alike are immersed into the holiday spirit. With a plethora of festive activities and events located within the capital. It’s the perfect time to go ice skating, meet Santa, walk around Christmas markets, take a trip the theatre and much more. Here’s Central London Alliance’s guide [...]
Louise Haigh quits as transport secretary after admitting to fraud conviction November 29, 2024 Louise Haigh has resigned as transport secretary after admitting pleading guilty to a criminal offence tied to her incorrectly telling police that a work mobile phone was stolen in 2013. Downing Street said Swindon South MP Heidi Alexander had been appointed to replace her. Haigh said in a letter to prime minister Keir Starmer on [...]
New £1bn South Western Railway fleet to launch after just five years of delay November 28, 2024 The Arterio trains are five years behind schedule due to a protracted dispute with unions over its safety, and a number of seperate faults.
The service sector is not to blame for Britain’s industrial decline November 28, 2024 With the government’s new industrial strategy set to be published next spring, there’s a real risk that nostalgia for our manufacturing past gets in the way of the sectors that really drive growth, says Sam Bidwell Political conversations about the British economy are often dominated by one depressing fact – nobody seems ready to celebrate [...]
London Underground strike dispute: RMT’s Lynch hails ‘substantial victory’ with pay offer November 27, 2024 The RMT called off planned walk-outs earlier in November, following last-ditch negotiations with Transport for London (TfL) officials.
Sustainability at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium November 26, 2024 Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – Host your event at one of the country’s most sustainable venues! Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has continued to blaze the trail for sustainable events since its opening in April 2019. In June 2024, Tottenham Hotspur has achieved certification by BSI to ISO 20121, a standard for sustainable event management – representing a [...]
Storm Bert: Great Western Railway suspends London Paddington services November 25, 2024 Train services between London Paddington and both South West England and south Wales have been severely impacted by the effect of Storm Bert. Great Western Railway (GWR) has suspended services on ‘all key routes” due to flooding and fallen trees while other operators have cancelled services today while more than 180 flood warnings remain in [...]
Family-run coach firms reeling from inheritance tax overhaul November 21, 2024 While there are a handful of national players, around eight in ten small and medium sized coach operators in Britain are family-owned.