Childcare costs mean it makes ‘no financial sense for many mothers to work’: official report January 17, 2024 London’s economy could be being held back by around £5bn a year due to issues with childcare costs and shortages.
Sadiq Khan to claim ‘hard-line’ Brexit has cost the capital 300,000 jobs January 11, 2024 Sadiq Khan is set to warn Brexit has hit London’s jobs market, claiming the capital has lost 300,000 jobs as a result of the departure from the EU
London’s Mayor must stop fighting the Brexit war – and move on like British business has January 11, 2024 Brexit is now in the rear-view mirror; and speeches bemoaning the lost opportunities are distracting from the adaptability that London needs at the top
Should the London Underground have dynamic pricing? Sadiq Khan is ‘mulling’ it January 10, 2024 Sadiq Khan has confirmed he is “mulling over” dynamic pricing for London’s transport network in a bid to get more people using the Tube. Talks are ongoing between Transport for London (TfL) and the mayor’s office to look at how pricing structures can better reflect the public’s post-pandemic travel habits, a City Hall source confirmed [...]
What are the big political events coming up in 2024? December 30, 2023 From the US presidential race to the London mayoral contests, there’s a lot on the horizon to keep politicos busy in 2024.
Politics in 2023: A look back at the highlights – and low points – of the year December 28, 2023 As Rishi Sunak runs out the clock towards polling day, we take you back through the political highlights - and low points - of 2023.
Sadiq Khan confirms TfL budget after £250m cash injection — but ‘difficult decisions’ made December 22, 2023 Transport for London’s (TfL) proposals are now “on track to be financially sustainable”, after the government announced a fresh boost.
Sadiq Khan: London mayor criticised for failing to pay small businesses on time December 22, 2023 Sadiq Khan has been criticised for failing to hit a City Hall target to pay 90 per cent of small businesses’ invoices on time.
Susan Hall makes vague pledge to cut City Hall waste, as she slams Sadiq Khan’s 2019 ‘bicycle ballet’ December 20, 2023 Conservative mayoral candidate Susan Hall has vowed she would cut City Hall waste as she criticised Sadiq Khan over spending on “bicycle ballet” from 2019.
Michael Gove: ‘I love Sadiq Khan and am here to help’, but London mayor may lose planning powers December 19, 2023 Michael Gove has said “I love Sadiq Khan” and told the mayor he is “here to help” as he warned City Hall risked losing planning powers for London.
