London’s last dance? Night czar Amy Lamé talks clubs facing lights out November 16, 2022 Night czar Amy Lamé talks to CityAM about London’s nightlife facing lights out, the capital as a 24 hour city and feeling like a pandemic scapegoat. “Gosh, how long have you got?” Lamé says with a laugh, when asked what the biggest challenge facing London’s night time economy is currently, in a bustling Soho coffee [...]
Mayor of London reiterates calls for two year rent freeze amid ‘crisis’ facing capital’s renters November 14, 2022 The Mayor of London has reiterated calls for an immediate rent freeze in the capital as London average rental prices are more than double that in other UK areas. Sadiq Khan said he would host an emergency summit over the challenges facing renters in the city, echoing previous calls for a two-year rent freeze. Tenants [...]
‘Too weak’: Sadiq Khan slammed over Tube strike TODAY November 10, 2022 Greater London Authority’s Conservatives have blamed mayor Sadiq Khan for today’s Tube strike. “Londoners are facing yet another disruptive strike under Sadiq Khan’s watch, despite his broken promise of zero strikes,” GLA transport spokesperson Nick Rogers said yesterday “Militant unions are striking because they know Sadiq Khan is too weak to stand up to them [...]
‘Jewel in the crown’: Elizabeth Line’s Bond Street station formally opens October 24, 2022 The Elizabeth Line’s long-awaited Bond Street station opening has taken place, dubbed the “jewel in the crown of the West End’s” transport link. Crossrail’s latest new station will relieve congestion in the heart of London’s shopping district, giving more access to Oxford Circus. Its opening takes place ahead of the 6 November launch of extensions [...]
Mayor seeks development partner for £107m Greenwich industrial project October 21, 2022 The Mayor of London is seeking to regenerate a part of Greenwich in a £107m project. Sadiq Khan is appealing for a development partner to work on the 3.38-acre site at 75 Bugsby’s Way, to turn it into a multi-storey industrial complex. The plan is part of his objections to intensify industrial projects in the [...]
Sadiq Khan: Tax “confusion” could hit London’s investment appeal October 19, 2022 SADIQ KHAN has warned that instability at the top of British politics could hit London’s status as a desirable investment destination. Investors are “not sure that the stability and certainty that existed in London will be there going forward,” the Mayor of London told Morning Wire yesterday. “Instability is good for no-one,” he added. A [...]
Khan: Crossrail’s Bond Street station can revitalise “tired” parts of Oxford Street October 18, 2022 London Mayor Sadiq Khan has said the opening of Bond Street’s Elizabeth Line station next week will help revitalise a “tired” part of Oxford Street – and keep big-ticket retailers in the West End. The station is the last of the Crossrail stations to open, having been delayed due to the complexity of the build. [...]
Khan: Tourist tax-free shopping u-turn bad for London’s businesses October 18, 2022 Sadiq Khan has slammed the government’s decision to u-turn on a plan to give tourists tax-free shopping. The Mayor of London said he “absolutely” shared the concerns of West End businesses, who have expressed disappointment that the capital will lag behind other cities’ in efforts to welcome high-spending foreign visitors. “VAT-free shopping for international tourists [...]
Sadiq Khan announces return of in-person New Year’s Eve fireworks display to capital October 14, 2022 Up to 100,000 people will return to the banks of the Thames for London’s spectacular New Year’s Eve celebrations after two years of Covid cancellation. Ticketholders will be able to watch the fireworks display in the centre of London for the first time since 2019, Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced. Coronavirus restrictions prevented the display [...]
Mayor’s ULEZ poll contradicts consultation reports October 10, 2022 A new poll commissioned by London mayor Sadiq Khan over the ULEZ expansion to Greater London directly contradicts reports of consultation responses against the decision. Figures published today by YouGov show that 51 per cent of Londoners are in favour of the expansion plans, against an opposition of 27 per cent. Out of this majority, [...]