If Sadiq Khan is serious about boosting the creative industries, he must work with the private sector April 22, 2024 London’s creative industries are world-leading. The mayor talks a good game on supporting them, but his manifesto is light on detail, says Phoebe Gardiner Despite launching at London’s Design District – a prominent creative hub in the capital – Sadiq Khan’s manifesto is rather sparse on his commitments to the creative industries. He is happy, [...]
MPs cast doubt over Crossrail 2020 opening aim as they warn Elizabeth Line may need more than £2.8bn bailout April 3, 2019 MPs are “not convinced” that Crossrail will open in 2020 and fear the project will need more than the extra £2.8bn in funding it received to stay afloat, according to a damning report released today. Spending watchdog the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) said the costs of the railway, also known as the Elizabeth Line, had [...]
Analysis: Audit watchdog faces catch-22 in hunt for new chief February 15, 2023 Britain’s audit watchdog is on the hunt for a new chief executive who can face down the Big Four accounting firms after Jon Thompson announced last week he would leave the post to lead the grossly delayed HS2 project. But in choosing a new boss, the newly-merged Department for Business and Trade has a difficult [...]
Heatwave: Severe delays on almost all tube lines as journeys down by 18 per cent from last week July 18, 2022 Londoners have stayed at home to avoid the extreme heat and travel disruption, with a marked decline in the number of journeys made today. London Mayor Sadiq Khan warned the train network would be operating with speed restrictions, which may cause delays, and commuters should consider working at home. On Monday morning, a number of [...]
It’s back: Heathrow reopens terminal 4 to ramp up capacity June 7, 2022 Heathrow has announced it will reopen its terminal 4 next week to ramp up capacity as passenger demand continues to grow. Elizabeth and Piccadilly line services as well as bus routes will operate into the terminal starting on 14 June. Qatar Airways will be the first airline to move to the terminal, followed by another [...]
Renationalisation won’t get our railways back on track July 23, 2024 Slow, crowded and expensive, there’s no doubt our railways need a major overhaul – but it’s far from clear that Great British Railways is the answer, says Emma Revell One of the many delightful quirks of our democracy is the State Opening of Parliament, where the government’s legislative agenda for the coming session is set [...]
Is Sadiq Khan’s re-election as London Mayor inevitable? March 22, 2021 On Thursday 6 May, Londoners will go to the polls. Or, more likely, many won’t; turnout last time was 45 per cent to elect a new mayor, or else confirm the incumbent in office. This is the largest single exercise in democracy the UK has, excepting referendums, with an electorate of around five and a [...]
City Moves: Who’s switching jobs in the Square Mile? November 2, 2022 City A.M.’s Millie Turner provides a roundup of the most important hires and job moves across the City, every morning. Email citymoves@cityam.com to be featured. Calculus Investment firm Calculus has appointed a fresh investment director who will bolster the firm’s relationships in the life sciences sector. Elizabeth Klein brings a wealth of experience to the role having advised C-suite level executives in several [...]
City Corporation launches public consultation for revised City Plan March 19, 2021 The City of London Corporation has today launched a public consultation for the revised City Plan 2036 and is calling on all those affected – including workers, businesses and residents – to provide feedback. The plan sets the strategic direction on future development of the City over the next 15 years and includes the vision, strategy, objectives and [...]
Bentley Batur review: £2 million ultimate luxury GT driven November 13, 2023 The Bentley Batur is coachbuilt coupe based on the Continental GT, with a 740hp W12 engine and £2 million price tag. Tim Pitt drives it.