Ride the UK heatwave: These are London’s hottest Tube lines July 25, 2019 It’s sweltering outside, and the last thing you want to do when it’s hot is take the Tube. But with the UK set to experience a new record high temperature today of 39C, for once it’s actually cooler on the London Underground than it is in the capital’s parks. Read more: UK breaks temperature record [...]
UK set to burn in record-breaking 39C heatwave today July 25, 2019 Scorching hot weather will fry the UK today, as temperatures in London and the south east are set to break records at a blistering 39C. As the UK’s three-day heatwave reaches its crescendo, the country is bracing for what may be the hottest British day on record – beating the 38C set in Kent in [...]
DEBATE: Could fintechs solve London’s dirty money problem? July 25, 2019 Could fintechs be the answer to solving London’s dirty money problem? Michael Harris, director of financial crime compliance and reputational risk at Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions, says YES. By their very nature, fintech firms are disruptive and have a reputation for driving change in their field. Why shouldn’t the fight against money laundering be led [...]
Uber and rival Ola sniffing around London’s Addison Lee July 24, 2019 Uber and Indian ride-hailing firm Ola are mulling bids for London-based taxi firm Addison Lee, which could create a powerful force in one of the world’s biggest private transport markets. Read more: Uber rival Viavan wins three year license renewal from TfL The US giant and Ola are two of “a handful” of companies talking [...]
London set for commuter chaos as Greater Anglia and others reduce services in 37C heat July 24, 2019 Londoners face sweltering rush-hour delays tomorrow with rail groups urging travellers to avoid using trains as record temperatures could buckle the tracks. Greater Anglia, which runs trains into the City’s Liverpool Street station, said this evening it will significantly reduce its service across its network across East Anglia and London. Read more: London heatwave: Temperatures [...]
Three ways to survive the summer heatwave in the workplace July 24, 2019 The heatwave is the worst time of year for the office worker. It’s that awful, sweaty season when resolve – and deodorants – fail en masse. Lethargy permeates the building, work and life slows, and you curse your paycheck for not being able to afford a balcony on your box flat’s window. Not that you’re [...]
London heatwave: Temperatures set to soar to 35C July 22, 2019 London is set to sweat this week, as a UK heatwave is predicted to send temperatures in the capital soaring up to 35C. The Met Office today warned Brits to expect daytime temperatures to rise well above 30C between Tuesday and Friday. Read more: France sets new record temperature in European heatwave Thursday may even [...]
Walthamstow fire: 100 firefighters battle shopping centre blaze July 22, 2019 A blaze engulfed the roof of a shopping centre in Walthamstow this morning, with 15 fire engines and 100 firefighters tackling the fire. Witnesses posted pictures of the fire spreading at The Mall in Walthamstow, east London, today, with part of the shopping centre’s roof having caught alight. Read more: Waterloo station fire to cause [...]
London needs a new type of university with a new degree July 22, 2019 London is fortunate to have some of the world’s best universities. Within a mile or two of the City are four of the top 40 universities in the world. For decades, recruiters in big firms have taken a university degree as a signal for a graduate’s ability to master a subject, write well, and fit [...]
DEBATE: Is 4G on the Tube something to get excited about? July 22, 2019 Is 4G on the Tube something to get excited about? Ben Askins, managing director at Verb Brands, says YES. “Sorry I didn’t get back to you, I was on the Tube” is an anecdote that our grandchildren will be shocked by. While it’s true that no one will be able to stop the incoming onslaught [...]