Southern strike: The funniest tweets from miserable commuters December 13, 2016 Commuters heaved a collected sigh of misery today as workers on Southern rail kicked off two weeks of strikes. Such is the chaos on the network, bosses at Southern have implored passengers not to travel. But, seeing as most commuters have jobs to get to, many adopted a Blitz spirit and soldiered on through the chaos [...]
Travel chaos in London this morning as Victoria Line delays lead to massive crowds at several stations December 13, 2016 London commuters are facing chaotic journeys to work this morning, with delays across the Tube network and stations hit by huge crowds. Severe disruption on the Victoria Line has led to station access being restricted due to overcrowding fears. There are severe delays at Seven Sisters station, with 25-minute queues reported. Queues at Seven Sisters [...]
Severe delays on Victoria Line, District Line and Piccadilly Line – and TfL has warned Brixton station is very congested December 13, 2016 There are severe delays across the Tube network this morning, with services disrupted on the Victoria Line, the District Line, and (of course) the Piccadilly Line. There is currently no Victoria Line service between Brixton and Victoria due to a signal failure at Brixton, with severe delays on the rest of the line. https://twitter.com/victorialine/status/808573905447321601 And [...]
The City has a loud voice in the Brexit debate December 12, 2016 How are we to discern the government's evolving Brexit strategy? Should we sit patiently and wait for strategic leaks? Should we scrutinise every handwritten memo photographed on its way into Downing St? Should we listen to the barrage of voices off, demanding action or concession in certain areas? Perhaps we should simply wait for the [...]
Discover in one click: the UK’s second biggest foreign direct investment area next to London December 12, 2016 | City Talk As the UK's second largest financial sector, Scotland is helping to lead the charge for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Sharon Hamilton, SDI’s head of financial and business services, explains why. We’ve heard the term ‘open for business’ a great deal recently. It’s a reassuring phrase traditionally used by your local corner shop, hairdresser or café, and has [...]
The City is a national asset with massive potential to address regional inequality December 12, 2016 One of the hardest parts of the lord mayor’s job is getting people to think of the financial City as more than just London. Our capital is certainly a vital part of the UK’s offer, but so are the many smaller towns and cities that lie beyond the M25 that, together, provide two thirds of the UK’s [...]
Stoke Newington High Street flooded by burst water main December 11, 2016 A burst water main has caused major flooding in Stoke Newington, the third major flooding incident in the past week. Some 350 people had to be evacuated from the area and more than 150 properties have been affected in the area around Northwold junction. The flooding began at around midday and London Fire Brigade say [...]
Andrew Tyrie demands Chancellor reveal more Heathrow details: It’s crucial that parliament “has all the tools at its disposal” December 9, 2016 Firstly Andrew Tyrie wasn't happy with the government over what assurances Nissan had been given on Brexit, writing to the head of the National Audit Office for more detail. And now, the chairman of the Treasury Committee has called on the government to be more forthcoming on Heathrow expansion too. The Conservative politician has written to [...]
Sadiq Khan accuses government of “washing their hands” of Southern rail crisis and abandoning passengers December 9, 2016 The mayor of London has become the latest to chime in on the hefty disruption on Southern rail, labelling the ongoing chaos "a total disgrace". Sadiq Khan criticised all sides and called on the unions to cancel the strikes lined up for next week, though he took particular aim at the government over its inaction. "The [...]
Coalition of councils (including the Prime Minister’s local) says legal action against Heathrow expansion is a go December 9, 2016 A coalition of councils has teamed up and hit the government with legal papers for unlawfully supporting the expansion of Heathrow. And while the councils all made their intentions clear a while back, it does prove a headache for Theresa May as her own local council, the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, is involved [...]