Sadiq Khan: London faces ‘full blown recruitment crisis’ over migration salary rules December 13, 2023 London is facing a “full blown recruitment crisis” over the government’s new policies on migration, Sadiq Khan has warned.
London Lions: ‘Do-or-die’ EuroCup semi-final has crowds flocking to Copper Box March 29, 2024 Over 7,000 fans are expected to cram into the Copper Box tonight as London Lions take on Paris in the EuroCup semi-finals. The British Basketball League side come into this second leg of three with a deficit but know they’re on the cusp of an incredible achievement against competition favourites Paris. “I’ve already forgotten about [...]
The next Mayor must extend the Night Tube April 17, 2024 The Night Tube only covers half of lines and doesn’t run on a Thursday – the busiest night for socialising in the City. Extending it would get London nightlife back on track, says Mimi Yates If you’ve attempted a night out in the capital recently, you’ll recognise the scenario. After a few pints in the [...]
The Met have become the anti-fun police July 15, 2024 Absence of big screens and anti-social behaviour orders preventing people cheering the England team exemplify the Scrooge-like mentality that’s gripped London, says Mimi Yates I might not be the world’s biggest football fan – but I clearly care more about it than Amy Lame. Like many, I watched Sunday night’s European Championship Final to support [...]
In a grown-up country, the need for a ‘Bakerloop’ would be rightly ridiculed April 3, 2024 Chalk another one up not for the NIMBY (‘not in my backyard’) alliance but the Army of the BANANAs - build absolutely nothing, anywhere near anything.
Home Secretary under fire ahead of Armistice Day pro-Palestine protest November 11, 2023 Home Secretary Suella Braverman remains under fire from all sides after her allegations of bias were disowned by Downing Street and criticised by the Police Federation.
City Hall 2024: Susan Hall unveils manifesto with pledge to stop ‘war on motorists’ April 22, 2024 Susan Hall has unveiled her manifesto for the London mayoral election with a pledge to “stop the war on motorists”.
Immigrants sending money home to their families is a sign of an inclusive economy August 21, 2023 Immigrants working in London and other parts of the country have a right to send money back to their families - and remittances are actually good for our economy, writes Ben Ramanauskas
Gleeson: Sales ‘exceeding expectations’ despite planning system woes July 11, 2024 Housebuilder Gleeson has nudged up the number of new homes it sold in its most recent financial year, despite what it described as "continuing challenges in the planning system".
New London careers service should be on mayoral to-do list, says BusinessLDN March 27, 2024 A new London careers service to help young people into jobs and workers to upskill should be on the to-do list of the next mayor, BusinessLDN has urged.