Londoners ‘disgusted’ by fashion industry abuses but lack money to shop ethically August 19, 2021 London consumers feel strong negative emotions about fashion industry exploitation, and that they want the industry cleaned up so they can enjoy shopping without guilt. More than two-thirds (68 per cent) of Brits taking part in a new survey that was shared with City A.M. felt either ‘disgusted’ ‘sad’ or ‘angry’ about the fact that [...]
Angry London rail cleaners take their fight over pay to Churchill’s Fleet Street offices October 25, 2021 Cleaners employed by Churchill who clean trains and stations across London and the Southeast will take their fight over pay to their company headquarters today. The cleaners are employed by Churchill to clean trains and stations for the Thameslink, Southern, Great Northern and Southeastern franchises, which run trains across London and the Southeast of England. [...]
The Notebook: Michael Martins on why Labour must face up to a Trump presidency December 13, 2023 Michael Martins, former US Embassy London political and economic specialist, on the Labour party, Donald Trump and reaching for the stars.
Why there’s no hope of a Bakerloo Line extension or Crossrail 2 without government cash March 8, 2024 Transport for London (TfL) is set to report its first-ever operating surplus later this month after years of financial struggle.
The tourist tax is hurting Britain, no matter what Rishi Sunak says July 7, 2023 Tourists pay an extra 20 per cent for shopping in London than in Paris or Milan.
City of London Corporation calls for workers to return to Square Mile July 22, 2021 The City of London’s local authority has called for a mass return of office workers to the Square Mile now Covid restrictions have almost entirely been lifted, saying that “the economic bounce back has to start now”. Chris Hayward, the City of London Corporation’s deputy policy and resources chair, said the Square Mile had to [...]
London cab driver stuck in Kabul with pregnant wife fears for their lives August 17, 2021 A British man stranded in Kabul with his pregnant wife has said he fears they will not escape Afghanistan. Mohammad, whose name has been changed to protect his safety, said he hopes UK authorities might be able to help his family by escorting them across the Afghan capital to the airport – which he says [...]
Vinted: How a simple wardrobe frustration turned into a £3bn secondhand brand April 16, 2024 If you haven’t heard of it, odds are you will soon. Vinted is the secondhand marketplace that has become a staple for fashion-conscious Londoners on a budget.
London Mayor offers financial support to Hongkongers settling in the capital July 22, 2021 City Hall has announced to use a £900k grant to provide advice on housing, employment and education for the newly arrived Hong Kong migrants. London is expected to welcome a larger proportion of the projected 153,000 new arrivals from Hong Kong to the UK this year after the government introduced a new visa for Hong [...]
Chamber of Commerce warns new Gove housing reforms could ‘squeeze out’ economic activity from the capital February 13, 2024 Levelling up and housing secretary Michael Gove has announced plans to drive more so-called 'brownfield' site developments in London.