The Notebook: It may not be popular, but tackling the housing crisis requires helping landlords too June 4, 2024 Tackling the housing crisis is no easy matter, and it requires radical change on all fronts, writes David King in today's Notebook.
Eight restaurants for lunch by the sea, from Margate to Whitstable June 3, 2024 If you're looking for the perfect lunch by the sea within travelling distance of London, check out these amazing seafood gems
Net zero is the economic opportunity of the 21st century June 3, 2024 Investing in the green transition, in the companies based in the Square Mile, is good for the climate fight and for our own economic development, says Chris Hayward Of the City’s many strengths, few have such global significance as our expertise in sustainable finance. Tomorrow, that talent and expertise will be on show at the [...]
TfL unveils another 4G and 5G mobile coverage upgrade on the Tube May 31, 2024 Londoners on the Central line at Bank station can now benefit from 4G and 5G obile coverage as part of a joint project to bring mobile coverage to the entire Tube network.
Are Ed Davey’s stunts good branding? May 31, 2024 Lib Dem leader Ed Davey’s madcap antics are attention-grabbing but not necessarily the best way of getting a message across, says Lucia Hodgson On day six of the general election campaign, I started to wonder if the Liberal Democrats had any non-water themed stunts up their sleeve. We have already been treated to leader Sir [...]
Elizabeth Line, Thameslink and Heathrow Express: London commuters ‘failed’ by train firms as punctuality plummets May 30, 2024 New figures from the Office of Rail and Road show punctuality at key London train operator's has fallen, while cancellations remain at record levels.
Champions League final worth huge £53m boost to London economy May 30, 2024 This weekend’s Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund will offer London a major boost. London & Partners have calculated a boost to the capital of £53m from the football, with events such as Wimbledon and Test match cricket set to add to the financial offering of sport this summer. Major sporting events [...]
Why now is the time to try Greek wine May 30, 2024 Having made wine for centuries, a modern wave of Greek wine has had sommeliers and supermarkets alike clamouring for more
National Express owner Mobico set for FTSE 250 relegation after audit issues May 29, 2024 National Express owner Mobico Group could drop off the FTSE 250 after it was forced to delay publication of its full-year results twice amid audit issues.
Lime, Labour’s Hackney councillor and a controversial e-bike tender May 29, 2024 Hackney transport councillor Mete Coban has denied links between his charity and the e-bike start up Lime constitute a conflict of interest.