Businesses along Night Tube lines have experienced a near 20 per cent boost since its introduction November 2, 2016 London's nightlife is reaping the rewards of 24-hour transport, according to new data from Worldpay. Since the introduction of the first Night Tube services on the Central and Victoria lines in August, businesses serviced by those lines experienced an 18 per cent boost. Worldpay analysed late night (between 1am and 4.30am) card transaction data and [...]
People are going crazy over this suggestive skyscraper called the Spire November 2, 2016 The £800m skyscraper set to be Europe's tallest live-in tower has become London's newest phallic symbol. The plans for the skyscraper – also known as the Spire – were initially revealed in September, but now it has attracted attention for how it will look from above. Read more: This City skyscraper has just confirmed its first commercial tenant [...]
RMT rally outside parliament against guard-less trains on Southern Rail services November 1, 2016 A national protest against Southern Rail's plans to cut guards on trains took place in London this afternoon, as conductors are set to strike again later this week. Up to 200 opponents of the rail firm's plans organised in Old Palace Yard before making their way to a committee room in parliament. Speakers were due to [...]
Monarch brings the Northern Lights to the Northern Line along with a giant igloo November 1, 2016 The winter blues may be setting in for many, but Monarch has stepped in to cheer up the capital. Sort of. For one day only it has brought the Northern Lights to King's Cross station, with a one-off installation outside the underground station. Read more: Northern Line Night Tube to launch on Friday 18 November [...]
London boroughs prepare for £9.5bn business rates hike November 1, 2016 Business rates across all the boroughs of London will rise by £9.53bn over the next five years, according to new analysis. The government has re-evaluated the business rates payable for the first time in seven years, and the new tax rate will come into effect in April next year. Research by business rates specialists CVS [...]
Commuter group sets out legal grounds for judicial review against DfT November 1, 2016 Pressure group the Association of British Commuters (ABC) has sent a letter before action to transport secretary Chris Grayling. That's ahead of bringing a judicial review of the Department for Transport (DfT) for its handling of the Southern Rail franchise. The letter sets out the legal grounds on which the group is applying for permission to [...]
Sadiq Khan hits out at Boris Johnson for “mess” left at Old Oak Common November 1, 2016 Sadiq Khan has given his full backing to the huge regeneration at Old Oak Common, but lashed out at his predecessor Boris Johnson for leaving the plans in "a mess". Laying out the findings of his review of the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC), the London Mayor criticised Boris Johnson for rushing the [...]
Thames Tideway Tunnel moves £7m Blackfriars Millennium Pier to make way for the “super sewer” November 1, 2016 If you frequent Blackfriars you may have noticed its pier moved yesterday. Well it's all part of the work that's underway for the mammoth Thames Tideway Tunnel; Blackfriars Millennium pier needed to get shifted to prepare for construction of the long-awaited "super-sewer". The 25km tunnel will tackle the pollution of the tens of millions of [...]
Sadiq Khan says Night Tube services will start on the Piccadilly line from 16 December November 1, 2016 The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced that Night Tube services will start on the Piccadilly line on Friday 16 December – sticking to his pledge to have five lines running by the end of the year. It follows the launch of the service on the Central, Victoria and Jubilee lines, with the Northern [...]
Premium Bonds stand the test of time and celebrate their 60th birthday today November 1, 2016 There aren't many government initiatives that go pretty much untouched for 60 years. But the iconic Premium Bond celebrates its diamond anniversary today and while some elements may have changed, the central idea remains the same. Harold Macmillan launched Premium Bonds in 1956 as part of a government initiative to encourage post-war Britons to save more. The [...]