Starmer pledges to ‘rebuild our economy’ with decade-long local growth plans May 13, 2024 Firing up the UK’s regional prosperity will be key to Labour’s plans to “rebuild our economy”, Sir Keir Starmer has said, as he called for mayors to deliver 10-year local growth plans.
Plans for an Asda ‘town centre’ linking London’s Old Oak and Park Royal May 13, 2024 The Issa brother-owned grocer has entered into an agreement with developer Barratt, on a Brownfield site, currently home to a superstore, marking a "significant milestone" for the firm.
London Stansted has busiest month ever as airlines brace for summer getaway May 13, 2024 London Stansted Airport has reported its busiest month of passenger traffic ever as the summer season kicks off.
Why are private jets so irresistible to the country’s bigwigs? May 13, 2024 City bigwigs and politicians seem set on using private jets to get around. Should we be up in arms or is it vital for efficiency?
Why we need an ambassador for London May 13, 2024 London is the greatest city in the world, a mayor and a Lord Mayor aren’t sufficient to sing its successes on the international stage, says Eliot Wilson Two mayoral elections in three years have left London politics rancorous, mean and bitterly divided. The postponement of 2020’s election due to Covid-19 was inevitable, and, with a [...]
What is TfL’s Places for London, and is it really tackling the capital’s property crisis? May 11, 2024 TfL's property arm has been designed to generate a steady income for the transport body.
Apple’s latest iPad advert backfired, but how does it rank amongst the worst ever? May 11, 2024 We have gone through some other commercials and advertising campaigns which spectacularly backfired, to consider where they rank.
From Lloyds Bank to UK Finance, here’s who’s paying for the City of London Police May 10, 2024 A series of funding deals between private entities and City of London Police to help fight fraud highlights the ongoing funding pressures faced by the police force, experts have said.
Sunak’s green U-turn has been a strategic mistake May 9, 2024 The Prime Minister's U-turn on green policies has failed to produce results - because voters aren't anti net zero, writes Lucy Kenningham
Devolution: Should London have power to raise its own taxes? May 9, 2024 Calls for the government to share some tax revenue with devolved administrations - including in London - have been backed by organisations in the capital.