Metro mayors need more power to deliver growth May 8, 2024 Sadiq Khan has been reelected for a third term as mayor, but if he's to get London firing on all cylinders we need more fiscal devolution
HS2 ‘will finish at Euston’ – but it’ll cost taxpayers another billion May 8, 2024 Taxpayer cash will be used to fund a 4.5 mile tunnel linking HS2 to its Euston terminus, breaking a prior government pledge to use private sector money.
London’s new government: Will a third term for Sadiq Khan bring any change? May 7, 2024 With London headed to be completely governed by Labour, Sadiq Khan could lose his excuse for failing to deliver, writes Eliot Wilson.
London mayor Sadiq Khan urged to boost transport links and business funds May 7, 2024 Firms and groups have urged Sadiq Khan to work to boost London’s transport links and business funding as he was formally re-elected as mayor.
Discover your passion for dairy: FrieslandCampina’s new Central London hub seeks ambitious professionals! May 7, 2024 Fresh opportunities FrieslandCampina’s UK-based operational arm is poised for a strategic relocation to a new, prestigious office space in the bustling heart of Central London, Victoria. After over thirty years at the previous UK HQ in Horsham, the move to London signifies a measured step towards creating a more modern and dynamic workspace that facilitates [...]
The City stands ready to help Sadiq Khan deliver growth for London May 7, 2024 The newly reelected Mayor is right to tout the merits of financial services. When the City succeeds, London succeeds, says Chris Hayward As Sadiq Khan returns to City Hall for an unprecedented third term as Mayor of London, this is a good moment to take stock of the challenges in the next four years, that we in the Square [...]
Train strikes to restart sparking anger from City bodies and hospitality groups May 6, 2024 Britain's railways are bracing for yet another round of industrial action as train drivers stage walkouts throughout next week.
Industrial action to cripple railways as union calls strikes and overtime ban May 5, 2024 Rail and tram passengers face a week of disruption because of strikes which will lead to some parts of the country having no trains on days of industrial action. Members of the train drivers’ union Aslef at 16 operators will launch a six-day ban on overtime on Monday, which is expected to cause short-notice cancellations. [...]
‘Bring back Boris’: Conservative MPs divided after local elections fallout May 5, 2024 Conservative MPs were divided this morning over the fallout of the local election results, with one former minister calling for the “return of Boris".
London mayoral election: What was the turnout as counting gets underway May 4, 2024 Londoners cast their ballots on Thursday in the race between Sadiq Khan and Susan Hall to become the city’s mayor for the next four years.