Be an urban hero – report a Lime bike April 1, 2025 Discarded Lime bikes are littering London’s public realm and menacing wheelchair users, pram-pushers and the blind. There is a simple solution, says Phoebe Arslanagic-Little Can there be any Londoner yet to be inconvenienced by an abandoned Lime bike? We want to get to work. We need to go to the shops. But improperly parked Lime [...]
What’s on April 2025 in London March 31, 2025 From Easter celebrations to immersive historical exhibitions, there’s a captivating experience waiting for you this April 2025 in London. See Central London Alliance’s guide below and start planning your April adventures today, whether it’s during the lunch hour, after work or on weekends, there’s some of the exciting events and activities happening in London this [...]
Rachel Reeves’ tax hikes will cost me £1m – Hooch tycoon March 31, 2025 The founder of the alcoholic drinks empire behind the likes of Hooch and VK has warned the tax hikes announced by Rachel Reeves will cost him an extra £1m. Steve Perez, the boss of Derbyshire-headquartered Global Brands, added that the Chancellor has “stacked the odds” against businesses like his and that he has “no choice” [...]
Labour’s Employment Rights Bill is a howler that will hammer jobs March 31, 2025 Employment rights is always a balancing act between businesses and workers, but Labour’s legislation swings too far in one direction, says Karen Jackson As an employment discrimination lawyer I’ve devoted my legal career to protecting the rights of workers from discrimination and harassment in the workplace. I see the harsh reality of what really goes [...]
Justin Welby says he forgives abuser Smyth March 30, 2025 Former archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said he forgives serial abuser John Smyth as he repeated an apology to victims and told of the “deep sense of personal failure” he feels about the handling of allegations. The former most senior bishop in the Church of England, who resigned in November and stepped down officially in [...]
Yvette Cooper signals no progress made exempting UK from tariffs March 30, 2025 Home secretary Yvette Cooper has indicated that no progress has been made to exempt the UK from US president Donald Trump’s tariffs, adding that they could harm the entire world’s economy. Asked by Sky News’s Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips programme how damaging she thought the tariffs could be, the home secretary said: “In the [...]
Monzo, Starling, Zilch: The fintech IPOs that could boost London March 30, 2025 London markets have suffered a torrid couple of years, but could fintech help turn the tide? Swedish fintech Klarna marked the latest snub to the City after it announced it was pursuing a US-listing despite hopes the firm would float in London. This followed 88 companies leaving the London Stock Exchange (LSE) last year, including [...]
Noble intentions are not enough. Reeves must fess up to mistakes March 30, 2025 Reeves's good intentions mean nothing against rising inflation, meagre growth and falling employment, writes shadow secretary Helen Whately.
Welby failed to act on child abuse allegations as scale was ‘overwhelming’ March 29, 2025 Former archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said he was “overwhelmed” by the number of child sex abuse allegations he was informed of. Dr Welby resigned in November after a report revealed he did not adequately follow up on reports about serial abuser John Smyth, who was heavily involved with the Church of England. The report [...]
Andy Farrell Lions coaching picks are smart but uninspiring March 29, 2025 It can take as long as four months to sail from the shores of the British Isles to the port of Brisbane, where the first Test of the British and Irish Lions tour will take place. Given there’s only 114 days until that first Test, it would be one hell of a shift for Shaun [...]