‘Outrageous’ rail fare hike slammed amid soaring cancellations and strikes March 3, 2024 An inflation busting 5 per cent hike in rail fares has been dubbed "outrageous" amid soaring cancellations and ongoing industrial action.
More misery for retail as footfall slips to lowest level since pandemic on wet weather and strikes March 1, 2024 Unpredictable British weather has yet again been blamed for hurting trade on UK high streets. According to a report by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), footfall recorded in February slumped to the lowest since the pandemic, falling 9.3 per cent against a 2.3 per cent decline the prior month. Some 23mm of rain fell across [...]
Farringdon’s iconic Piano Works snapped up by listed bar giant February 20, 2024 Alan Lorrimer, founder of The Piano Works, said: "We now have the potential to expand The Piano Works and prove that customers across the country will love our immersive audience requested live music experience."
London Overground strikes suspended following improved pay offer February 15, 2024 Strikes on the London Overground next week have been suspended after unions received an improved pay offer.
If football is pricing you out, try a new sport. You’ll love what’s out there February 15, 2024 City A.M. columnist Ed Warner issues a rallying call to those who cannot afford to go to the football. There are incredible sporting experiences out there for just a few quid, so get Goggling and take in a new sport. Fancy watching your favourite Premier League team at an away match? Think again. You’ll likely [...]
Lor has found Right race for Golden Long February 14, 2024 IT’S BACK to normality for racing fans in Hong Kong today, when Happy Valley serves up a nine-race programme full of hotly contested handicaps, for which plenty of luck will be required to find winners. It wasn’t easy for racing fans seeking to celebrate the start of Chinese New Year with a host of surprise [...]
All you need to know: End of the Elizabeth Line’s honeymoon, Central Line struggles, TfL fares and funding changes February 14, 2024 Transport for London (TfL) has released its latest Commissioner's report. City A.M. takes a look at some of the key challenges faced by the operator.
More rail strikes on the way as Northern and LNER train drivers to walk out in March February 14, 2024 Northern and LNER train drivers will strike in March in yet more disruption for Brits after a series of walk-outs in February.
Train drivers to strike for six more months as union boss says transport sec ‘hasn’t seen fit to talk to us’ February 14, 2024 Train drivers from five rail companies have voted to continues strike action for six months in the ongoing dispute over pay.
Upper Crust owner swoops in for Aussie-based Airport Retail Enterprises February 12, 2024 Upper Crust owner SSP Group has struck an agreement to snap up 100 per cent of the shares in Aussie-based airport food and beverage operator.