London urgently needs a new devolution deal to protect our city’s economy from Brexit risks February 1, 2017 During the mayoral election, I promised Morning Wire readers that I would be the most pro-business mayor London has ever seen. And I’ve spent every day of the last eight months working to keep that promise and to keep London the best place in the world to do business. I’m working with industry leaders from [...]
Rush-hour commuting chaos at Waterloo after two hit by trains earlier in the day January 31, 2017 Those travelling from Waterloo are facing a hectic journey tonight, after two people were hit by trains between the London station and Woking. One man was hit at New Malden at around 12:30pm, while another was hit near Woking roughly 15 minutes later. Both have died. Although all lines have since been reopened, South West Trains is [...]
Talks get underway to avoid fresh Tube strikes after RMT union agrees to sit down with London Underground bosses January 31, 2017 Fresh talks are taking place today in a late effort to avoid more strike action on the London Underground, planned for this Sunday. The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union is meeting with LU bosses at conciliation service Acas. An RMT spokesperson said yesterday: "RMT has been available for further talks throughout the weekend and [...]
Mayor unveils plans to address skills shortages in London’s film industry and bump up investment January 31, 2017 London mayor Sadiq Khan has announced his plans to make the capital the "world's most film-friendly city" – including the launch of a Cultural Infrastructure Plan. He will deliver a new skills strategy, alongside Creative Skillset and Film London, to identify shortages within London's film industry, establish ways into the sector for talented creatives and encourage [...]
Air pollution would cause more than half of Londoners to move away January 31, 2017 Over 60 per cent of city dwellers have considered moving out – and in London the main reason isn't because of house prices. According to online delivery firm AnyVan.com, which polled 1,000 adults, 62 per cent of city residents have mulled a move away. And the main reasons Londoners would move away were air pollution (52 per cent) and [...]
Now Londoners can get breakfast delivered from UberEats January 31, 2017 Lucky Londoners can get their hands on a free box of croissants this morning, thanks to UberEats and Paul. Uber's joined the breakfast club, adding a breakfast menu from several restaurants to its food delivery service. Purveyor of pastries Paul will be one of the six restaurants delivering a morning pick me up to Londoners [...]
More than 400 routemaster buses were recalled over door faults last month January 30, 2017 Hundreds of Routemaster buses were recalled last month after experts found that rear doors on the vehicles could open while the bus is moving. 423 of the buses were taken off the streets after the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency raised concerns over the fault in December. A Transport for London spokesman told Morning Wire the [...]
TSSA won’t be joining the RMT union in Tube strikes next week January 30, 2017 The Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA) has announced that it will not join in with planned Tube strikes next week. The RMT union announced last week that London Underground workers will stage walkouts on the 5 and 7 February, as part of a row over jobs and ticket office closures. The RMT has instructed all London [...]
St Paul’s station is closed due to a power failure and Central line trains are not stopping January 30, 2017 St Paul's station in the City was closed this morning due to a power failure in the local area. Central line trains were not stopping at the station as a result of the closure. Engineers are currently on site at the station, which reopened briefly – but had to shut again due to the same [...]
March on Downing Street planned to protest Trump’s Muslim travel ban January 30, 2017 Protesters will gather outside Downing Street tonight to show opposition to US President Donald Trump's travel ban. The demonstration will start at 6pm at 10 Downing Street and there will be speeches from MPs including Ed Miliband and Caroline Lucas. The protest has been organised on Facebook, and 18,000 people have said they will attend. Read [...]