More Tube strikes coming? Another union to ballot London Underground staff January 5, 2024 The TSSA (Transport Salaried Staffs' Association), which says it is the biggest union for Transport for London workers, will put a vote to its members for industrial action, after rejecting a new pay offer.
Paddington rail services including Elizabeth Line suspended after person hit by train December 28, 2023 Rail services at the UK’s second busiest station are suspended after a person was struck by a train, Great Western Railway (GWR) said. All lines serving London Paddington are blocked following the incident in the Slough area. The incident is affecting GWR and Elizabeth line services. Disruption is expected to continue until 11am. GWR said: [...]
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.
Rail fares to go up by 4.9 per cent in March next year December 22, 2023 Regulated rail fares in England will increase by up to 4.9 per cent next year, in a blow to UK commuters.
London Underground staff plan strikes in January. Here are the dates you need to know about December 22, 2023 Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) have voted overwhelmingly to take industrial action over a 5% pay offer.
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.
Sadiq Khan plans to hike London council tax bills by 8.6 per cent December 19, 2023 Sadiq Khan has unveiled plans to hike Londoners’ council tax bills by almost £40 as he prepares to stand for a record reelection to a third term in office.
The Notebook: Sport can be a key growth market for London in 2024 but only if we back evolution and ambition December 19, 2023 Where the City’s movers and shakers get a few things off their chest. Today, Matt Hardy, City PM’s deputy sports editor, takes the pen. Sport can be key to 2024 London growth Sport is worth tens of billions to our capital. Whether that be through the Premier League’s London derbies, world class stadia at our [...]
Cheers to that! Square Mile to welcome five new pubs for returning City workers December 18, 2023 Surging use of the London Underground, and the Elizabeth Line in particular, has lifted demand for new hostelries
Sadiq Khan appoints ex-Canary Wharf director as deputy mayor for business December 18, 2023 Former Canary Wharf Group director Howard Dawber has joined City Hall as deputy mayor for business.
