Transport for London hits £138m operating surplus but investment in upgrades falls June 6, 2024 London's transport operator has faced a cash crunch ever since the pandemic decimated passenger and commuter numbers on the tube.
London Underground hit by delays with lines disrupted by signal problems, faulty trains and even a fire April 14, 2023 London Underground was crippled by delays this morning with almost all lines affected by some kind of disruption due to signal failures and even a fire. There are currently severe delays on the Metropolitan Line, Circle Line and Hammersmith and City Line due to a faulty train at Baker Street. Anyone trying to get into [...]
Tube network thrown into chaos as rail strike continues December 16, 2022 London’s tube network has been thrown into chaos with significant delays and disruption as a result of the rail strikes. Members of the union RMT working at Network Rail and 14 other operators will walk out today and tomorrow as part of a long-standing dispute over jobs and salaries. They will be joined by platform [...]
TfL recouped just £638k dodged Tube fares after splashing out £14m on enforcement August 12, 2024 TfL spent around £14.2m on a "revenue enforcement team" for the London Underground, with a further £7.7m spent enforcing fares on bus services.
West End has 109 per cent sales boost but retail leaders call for ‘urgent’ business reform October 10, 2022 West End retailers are calling for fresh support and radical reform to help continue their pandemic recovery. The organisation representing 600 outlets and hospitality firms in Bond St, Oxford St, Regent St and Mayfair announced the district is returning to pre-coronavirus levels, but that it still needs help to stop it faltering. The New West [...]
Opening of The Victory pub in London Waterloo gives UK’s rail state rail operator a boost May 2, 2024 The opening of The Victory pub at London Waterloo has helped boost sales per sq ft to an annual average of £2,507.
Barclays to stay at iconic Canary Wharf HQ until 2039 in boost for London banking district December 21, 2023 Canary Wharf Group said the bank had agreed a five year lease extension on its tower One Churchill Place.
Over 1,300 TfL staff paid more than £100,000 last year June 14, 2024 TfL has published its pay figures for the last financial year.
Canary Wharf unveils spectacular plans for ‘reimagined’ HSBC building July 18, 2024 Canary Wharf is set for a new landmark as the old HSBC building is re-imagined
Furious row erupts between Sadiq Khan and Grant Shapps over Crossrail announcement May 4, 2022 A furious row has broken out between the Mayor of London and the transport secretary over today’s announcement that Crossrail will open on 24 May. Grant Shapps MP referred Sadiq Khan to the Electoral Commission accusing him of “breathtaking political cynicism”, according to the Telegraph. This comes after it was announced this morning the Elizabeth [...]