Sadiq Khan vows to take on Thames Water and make London’s rivers ‘swimmable’ by 2034 April 20, 2024 Sadiq Khan says he wants to make London’s rivers “swimmable within ten years” in the face of the sewage scandal.
Sadiq Khan to launch manifesto with free school meals pledge April 18, 2024 Sadiq Khan is set to launch his manifesto in London today with a pledge to make his free school meals for primary pupil policy permanent.
Four things we learned from the London mayoral debate April 17, 2024 We've picked out the top four things we learned when the four top London mayoral election candidates went head to head on live TV.
The next Mayor must extend the Night Tube April 17, 2024 The Night Tube only covers half of lines and doesn’t run on a Thursday – the busiest night for socialising in the City. Extending it would get London nightlife back on track, says Mimi Yates If you’ve attempted a night out in the capital recently, you’ll recognise the scenario. After a few pints in the [...]
Gove intervenes on Barbican and old Museum of London development April 17, 2024 On Wednesday, The City of London Corporation Planning Applications-Sub Committee planning officers approved plans by Sheppard Robson and Diller Scofidio + Renfro to demolish Bastion House.
Alstom in ‘intense discussions’ over new Elizabeth Line trains to save Derby plant April 17, 2024 Train manufacturer Alstom is in “intense discussions” with the government over possible new train orders to save its struggling Derby plant.
Starmer’s most exciting policy may not be the one that garners any votes April 17, 2024 While Labour's devolution plans alone won't pull in the votes, giving the public a bit more of a say over what happens in their neighbourhoods can only be a good thing, Jessica Frank-Keyes writes
Skyports: Flying taxis company raises £88m ahead of 2026 launch April 17, 2024 Skyports, a London-headquartered company developing flying taxis and vertiports, has raised $110m (£88.3m) to build a site in Dubai and launch services in 2026.
Susan Hall announces plan to extend Night Tube to Hammersmith & City line April 16, 2024 Susan Hall has unveiled her plan to extend the Night Tube to the Hammersmith & City line, if elected mayor of London.
London pips Geneva as world’s most expensive city to build in April 16, 2024 Every city in the UK and Ireland sat within the top 25 most expensive locations to build in the world, excluding Belfast.