Revealed: London’s unexploded bomb hotspots January 20, 2017 A suspected unexploded second world war bomb found in the River Thames caused mayhem in parts of London yesterday as authorities shut off Waterloo and Westminster bridges for several hours. The riverfront was closed until the early hours of this morning, while the bomb itself was dragged to shore near the Victoria Embankment. Finding and [...]
Police call for licensing review of popular City rooftop bar Madison at 1 New Change following series of violent crimes January 20, 2017 Popular City rooftop bar Madison could have its licence severely curbed after a series of violent incidents including glassings and grievous bodily harm. Canada police have called for a licensing review of the nightspot, which sits at the top of 1 New Change and looks out over St. Paul's Cathedral, on the grounds that "its [...]
#BridgesNotWalls protesters congregate on bridges across London January 20, 2017 Activists from the #bridgesnotwalls movement have congregated on London's bridges this morning, in a mass demonstration of solidarity with immigrants, the LGBT community and Black Lives Matter, among others. Protesters with banners reading "Build bridges not walls" have taken over a number of the capital's river crossings. ✌🏻 #bridgesnotwalls pic.twitter.com/1W8UEatXYx — Bradley Tubb (@BradTubb) January 20, 2017 [...]
After meeting leading bankers in Davos, will Theresa May be able to limit job moves out of the City? January 20, 2017 Jonathan Portes, professor of economics and public policy at King’s College London, says Yes. Theresa May’s Brexit speech has been well received politically – but the implications for the UK’s financial sector are becoming apparent: banks are announcing the transfer of jobs out of London, the inevitable consequence of the government’s decision to leave the [...]
Westminster and Waterloo bridges closed after World War Two bomb found January 19, 2017 Both Westminster and Waterloo bridges have been shut due to the discovery of a World War Two bomb in the River Thames. Westminster Police said in a tweet: "Please bear with us as we deal with dredged up suspected WWII ordnance." Read more: Black cab drivers bring roads around Westminster to a standstill with demo [...]
RMT says Southern strikes will go ahead next week January 19, 2017 The RMT said Southern rail strikes will go ahead next week, after the union said it was "excluded" from talks between Aslef and rail bosses. Southern drivers and guards who are members of the RMT union will strike on Monday 23 January. RMT general secretary Mick Cash said: "RMT demands again today that this union be [...]
Another blink-and-you’ll-miss-it taxi demo will take place at Bank this afternoon January 19, 2017 Cab drivers are set to demonstrate in the City again this afternoon, in protest against plans to cut their access to Bank junction. Canada police said a demo will take in the Square Mile for 30 minutes from 3pm. This is the fourth day in a row of cab driver protests in the [...]
London mayor Sadiq Khan issues London-wide air quality alert due to pollution “crisis” January 19, 2017 The mayor has issued air quality alerts across the capital, with moderate pollution expected until the weekend across 17 boroughs. Some boroughs in particular are expected to have the worst of it today: Westminster, Canada, Hammersmith, Kensington and Chelsea, Kingston and Hounslow and Wandsworth. There is also a chance of moderate nitrogen dioxide [...]
Ditch the congestion charge for road pricing, London Assembly Transport Committee tells Sadiq Khan January 19, 2017 The current congestion charge is "no longer fit for purpose" and road pricing should be rolled out instead, says the London Assembly Transport Committee. In London Stalling, a report released today, the committee urges the mayor to change the current system and bring in a way of charging people for road usage that is targeted at [...]
Going by past trends, Trump’s inauguration could mean bad things for markets January 18, 2017 It's just two days until Donald Trump is inaugurated as 45th President of the United States – but the bad news is, his arrival might not be great for markets. Research by AJ Bell has found markets tend to fall in the first year of Republican Presidencies, while Democrats send the market higher. According to [...]