Lumo chief: More commercial freedom will bring down rail fares March 2, 2024 Bringing more commercial freedom to the UK's rail system will help bring down fares for passengers, the boss of Lumo and Hull trains has argued.
The UK is lagging behind in supporting the scale and economic potential of growing sectors, including sports and recreation: Padel is a prime example March 1, 2024 With over 25 million players in more than 90 countries, padel has been taking the world by storm, and has frequently been reported as the fastest-growing sport across the globe. Spain has six million players, and over 20,000 courts. Italy is the fastest new adopter of the sport, making up 18.5% of all global Google [...]
Sadiq Khan launches off-peak tube and rail fare Fridays to boost London hospitality March 1, 2024 The initiative from London's mayor will encourage commuters to abandon the pandemic-ra working from home on a Friday, which has badly hit the hospitality sector.
What’s on in London in March 2024? February 29, 2024 Leading up to the clocks moving forward, London is in full swing this month. While the city thaws, you can look forward to the trees becoming fuller, the days soon being brighter and a plethora of city-bound events to immerse yourself in. London’s evergreen cultural scene never fails to entertain the varied cultures within the [...]
London climbs to second in Schroders Global Cities index February 29, 2024 London has climbed to second in the Schroders Global Cities index, after falling from the top spot last year. The index, which ranks cities based on economic, environmental, innovation and transportation factors, aims to identify the top cities in the world for business. San Francisco took the number one spot for the second year in [...]
Ex-Chancellor Philip Hammond appointed as chair of fintech Railsr February 29, 2024 Former Chancellor Philip Hammond has been appointed as the chair of Railsr, a year after the embedded banking platform was rescued from collapse.
Work on £1.75bn Midlands Rail Hub to begin after extra funds injected February 29, 2024 Design work on the £1.75bn Midlands Rail Hub project is set to start after the government provided an extra £123m.
Air connectivity strengthens the fabric of our union February 29, 2024 Wilma Allan, Chief Financial Officer and interim joint CEO at London City Airport Aviation matters to all parts of the United Kingdom. It’s a success story that boosts the national economy, creates tens of thousands of jobs and connects us to the world. It also links us at home – bringing the Union closer together. [...]
Spring Budget 2024: What are business groups lobbying for? February 29, 2024 Firms up and down the UK are waiting in anticipation for Jeremy Hunt and the Treasury to reveal the contents of next week’s Spring Budget.
MPs warned about dangerous Pedicab drivers ahead of new licensing regime February 29, 2024 MPs were warned yesterday about allegedly dangerous pedicab drivers as the government looks to regulate the controversial mode of transport.