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Mayor of London And Business Leaders Warn That Transport Settlement Must be Protected
Mayor London Boris Johnson and dozens of key figures from across London’s business community have jointly urged any new Government to ensure that vital investment in the capital’s transport system is protected. The group, which had an open letter...
Mayor And Train Companies Pledge to Improve London’s Rail Services
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, and senior representatives of the train companies serving Greater London have pledged to continue to work together to improve services for the capital’s rail passengers. At a summit meeting in City Hall (12 February)...
Sticking It to the Poor As Annual Ritual
With all due respect to Karl Marx, there is one situation in which the tragic history of the past does not repeat itself as farce; and that is in the annual cycle of meetings of the World Economic Forum. Every year there are a few voices that try...
Over 200 Theater And Performing Arts Apprenticeships Announced Across London And Essex
Over 200 theater and performing arts apprenticeships across London and Essex have been announced by Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw. The Government has announced the latest successful bids for funding to help young unemployed people into a career in the...
Delays to London Fire Station Upgrades Likely
Fire station refurbishments in London could be delayed because the sale of the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority’s (LFEPA) old headquarters has been held up, the London Assembly has been told. The Assembly’s Budget and Performance Committee...
Tough New Powers Introduced to Tackle Alcohol Crime in Britain
A ban on irresponsible promotions including “all you can drink for £10” deals plus a compulsory requirement to check under 18s for ID are among the final conditions of a proposed mandatory code for alcohol retailers, Home Secretary Alan Johnson has...
Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate Issues Warnings to 38 Agencies in the Teaching And Childcare Sectors
38 agencies in the teaching and childcare sectors have been issued with warnings by the Employment Agency Standards inspectorate (EAS) for failing to comply with the law. Eleven agencies were not following the correct processes when carrying out identity...
U.K. Government Doubles Council House-building Cash
U.K. Housing Minister John Healey has doubled Government cash for new council homes. Mr Healey announced 73 councils covering every region of England will share an extra £122.6 million. Councils will match this second round Government grant bringing...
