Thirsty Thursday: These Four London bars will give you free Aperol Spritz. Here’s how May 9, 2024 Four rooftop bars operated by D&D London are offering a free aperol spritz to customers from now until Sunday – claim yours now!
Blacklock founder Gordon Ker on the rise of Canary Wharf May 31, 2023 I’ve wanted to open a restaurant in Canary Wharf for a while. I love the rich history of the nearby Docklands and Billingsgate Market, the diverse demographic of office goers and local residents that live and work there. But going from an old basement brothel in Soho or a furniture factory in Shoreditch to a [...]
Canary Wharf to host Europe’s largest commercial lab under new deal March 30, 2022 Canary Wharf is anticipated to host the largest commercial wet lab in Europe, as part of a investment partnership unveiled today. The Canary Wharf Group and Kadans Science Partner have announced a joint venture today to develop the 750,000 square foot life-science focussed hub. While no figure has yet been put on the investment, City [...]
Sadiq Khan hosts crunch business talks with City figures May 23, 2023 Sadiq Khan has warned London’s businesses are facing “the most difficult period in living memory” as a result of Brexit, the Covid-19 pandemic and the inflation crisis. The Mayor of London has called for the government to devolve some immigration powers to City Hall as a means of tackling regional labour shortages sparked by the [...]
Sadiq Khan to address ‘cost of doing business’ crisis at summit with Uber and Natwest June 20, 2023 Sadiq Khan is set to address the “cost of doing business crisis” at a crunch summit with firms including Uber, Natwest and KPMG. The mayor of London will welcome more than 200 CEOs to his annual City Hall business reception at the Crystal in east London today. He is expected to tell firms the “cost-of-doing-business [...]
All hail the Elizabeth line: Canary Wharf turns purple to celebrate opening May 24, 2022 Canary Wharf is turning purple to celebrate today’s opening of the Elizabeth line. The financial district is lighting up its most iconic buildings, including One Canada Square and Jubilee Park, as well as Crossrail Place Roof Garden. Shops around the wharf will join in the celebrations, with several restaurants introducing new purple cocktails and shops [...]
Flexible workspace can’t just be for desks, it needs to be for London labs September 26, 2023 Investors for life sciences aren't out in the back-end of Slough, so why should the scientists be? Ed Crabtree on the growing demand for labs in London
Exclusive: It’s all here – Crossrail will be a ‘game changer’ for Canary Wharf’s evolution, says property boss May 25, 2022 The Elizabeth line will be a “game changer” for the evolution of Canary Wharf from mere financial centre to a place where people can live, shop and enjoy themselves. According to Shobi Khan – chief executive of real estate giant Canary Wharf Group – since yesterday’s opening of the Elizabeth Line, passenger numbers at the [...]
Superloop or ‘Superflop’? Khan unveils £6m bus network connecting outer London ahead of ULEZ expansion March 28, 2023 Sadiq Khan has unveiled plans for a new “Superloop” orbital bus network linking services around outer London. Express bus routes on the network will have limited stops, faster journey times and connect outer London, City Hall says. The mayor of London is funding £6m towards the scheme, but TfL says it will cost much more. [...]
Feel at home with Vertus in Canary Wharf January 9, 2023 Vertus provides an unrivalled rental experience, offering award-winning services in a thriving community. Discover the Canary Wharf estateCanary Wharf has transformed over the last ten years, fast becoming a world-class lifestyle destination. Community and culture have been at the centre of this change, a natural move by the Canary Wharf Group to provide a rich, [...]