London Pride 2019: Where is the parade and when does it start? July 3, 2019 There is less than a week to go until London Pride 2019, when the capital is set to host a parade that is bigger and brighter than any that have gone before it. Last year around 1m people attended the event as people from London and beyond participated in the capital’s biggest LGBT+ celebration. But [...]
Netflix to open huge UK production hub at Shepperton Studios July 3, 2019 Netflix has signed a deal to set up a production hub in the iconic Shepperton Studios, marking a major expansion of the streaming giant’s UK presence. Netflix will take over 435,000 square feet of space in the Surrey studio complex, which boasts a rich history of productions including A Clockwork Orange, Gladiator and Gravity. Read [...]
Pimlico Plumbers boss calls Boris a ‘great champion for business’ July 2, 2019 Pimlico Plumbers boss Charlie Mullins today defended Tory leadership candidate Boris Johnson as a “great champion for business”. The colourful entrepreneur told City PM that he was backing Johnson as the UK’s next Prime Minister, despite taking opposing sides in the Brexit debate. “He’s a fan of business, I know he made that chuck away [...]
Police evacuate Lloyd’s of London offices due to gas leak July 2, 2019 City workers were evacuated from offices including Lloyd’s of London today after a gas leak in London’s financial district. Canada Police issued an alert urging people to avoid the area and blocked off two roads due to the ruptured gas main on Lime Street. “There is currently a cordon in place affecting [...]
Cost of new Museum of London balloons to £332m over ‘desperate’ need for repairs July 1, 2019 The price tag for the new Museum of London in West Smithfield market has increased by a third to £332m after studies revealed the extent of repair work needed. The relocation, previously estimated to cost £250m, is one of the largest cultural projects underway in Europe and is set to be the UK’s most expensive [...]
Crimes in parliament soar by almost 50 per cent in last two years July 1, 2019 Crimes committed within the parliamentary estate in Westminster have soared by almost 50 per cent in the last two years, according to new data revealed today. Among the most commonly committed offences were assault, robbery, blackmail and drug possession, figures Sky News acquired from the Metropolitan Police showed. Read more: Jeremy Hunt reveals no-deal Brexit [...]
European heatwave: Hottest day of the year forecast for UK June 29, 2019 The heatwave that has engulfed Europe over the past week is set to reach the UK on Saturday with temperatures across the south of England soaring. The mercury could rise too as high as 34C (93F) in London, while other parts of the South East such as Cambridgeshire and East Anglia could expect up to [...]
Supermarkets prepare for bumper weekend during UK heatwave June 28, 2019 Supermarkets are preparing for bumper sales this weekend as shoppers stock up on rose wine, sun cream and barbecue food, with temperatures expected to soar during a UK heatwave. Londoners could bask in temperatures of up to 32 degrees tomorrow following a soggy start to the summer. Read more: Cold weather dampens May retail sales [...]
Bank of Ireland sells UK credit card portfolio to London startup Jaja for £530m June 28, 2019 Bank of Ireland has agreed to sell its UK credit card portfolio to digital finance company Jaja Finance for a face-value fee of £530m. The company announced on Friday its decision to sell the portfolio of cards comprising the existing Bank of Ireland UK, the AA and Post Office-branded credit cards. Read more: London Capital [...]
DEBATE: Should London follow Berlin and introduce rent freezing? June 28, 2019 Should London follow Berlin and introduce rent freezing? Gina Miller, founding partner at SCM Direct, says YES. I appreciate that many economists say rent control forces rent down, which can lead to landlords reducing the stock of rental property. But as the economics professor Richard Arnott has stated: “real-world rent control, at least in its [...]
