London’s new deputy mayor for transport Heidi Alexander calls for Transport for London to take over Govia Thameslink Railway franchise July 4, 2018 London’s new deputy mayor for transport Heidi Alexander will today call for Transport for London (TfL) to take over parts of the trouble-hit Govia Thameslink Railway franchise after a train timetable shake-up caused chaos. In her first major public speech in her new job, Alexander will say today that TfL should take over parts of [...]
Theresa May’s crude policy is the wrong way to manage immigration October 11, 2018 The government's announcement of a new immigration policy post-Brexit has at least the merit of providing a clearer sense of direction – assuming Brexit happens and does so in a reasonably orderly way (which are some big “ifs”). The news also provides an opportunity to think, from first principles, what a sensible immigration policy should [...]
London Underground strike April 2018: Date, time and what lines are affected as Tube drivers plan 24-hour walkout April 3, 2018 You may have heard the capital’s next Tube strike is on the cards, and it is now going to be held next week. Here’s the detail on what’s occurring when, and what parts of the London Underground are likely to be affected – along with any chance of it being called off… Read more: A [...]
Pullman London St Pancras: Your home in the Capital September 17, 2018 Contemporary. Vibrant. Cosmopolitan. London is the most exciting city on the globe. Cool and sophisticated, every day in the capital offers a new adventure. Every moment presents a possibility. It’s progressive but timeless. An energising hub of ideas, tastes and experiences. Where innovative start-ups thrive alongside big businesses. And in-touch locals meet, work and [...]
Govia Thameslink Railway chief executive Charles Horton resigns after ‘huge frustration’ caused by train timetable troubles June 15, 2018 The boss of Southern rail parent company Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) Charles Horton is stepping down, it was announced today. Horton said: I recognise that passengers have been hugely frustrated at the significant disruption caused by the introduction of new timetables. It is the right time to hand leadership of GTR to a new pair [...]
What you need to know about this week’s mass rail strikes across South Western Railway, Southern and Greater Anglia January 8, 2018 Commuters may still be smarting from the rail fare rise that greeted them at the start of the year, but there's more misery on the way in the form of a series of strikes next week. The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has announced 24-hour walkouts across Northern, Merseyrail, Greater Anglia, Southern, South Western [...]
Horse Racing Betting Tips: O’Brien filly looks the Perfect each-way bet September 27, 2018 THERE will be plenty of clues for next year’s Classics as the two-year-olds go on trial in the first three races on the card at Newmarket tomorrow. The best of the bunch looks to be the Group One Cheveley Park Stakes (2.25pm), which sees the rematch between Pretty Pollyanna and Signora Cabelllo. Precious little separated [...]
Belfast has big plans to become the home of the Titanic and a top TV shooting location. But will that help the property market? November 2, 2018 A couple of weeks ago, a consortium of hedge funds clubbed together to raise $19.5m to buy bric-a-brac from the bottom of the ocean. At first glance, these 5,500 items bore no relation to each other; a bowler hat, the sleek curves of a bronze angel, a steel door. Their immense value derives solely from [...]
Be selfishly generous in business – it pays off August 10, 2018 In 2014, at a rather pompous event in the City, I met Fred. In a room full of big characters straight out of a Tom Wolfe novel, the two of us – office-looking and hassled – clearly stood out. I wore a dress that I also used as a blanket on overnight flights; he had [...]
March London strike: Date, time and what lines are affected during 48-hour DLR strike with Bank and Canary Wharf to be exceptionally busy March 26, 2018 Transport for London (TfL) has warned a 48-hour DLR strike this week is set to cause wider disruption for London travel with a number of Tube lines and stations expected to be affected as a result of the walkout. Here’s what you need to know about what’s affected and when. Read more: TfL warns of [...]