Chinese Mega Embassy in London Approved by UK Government
Chinese Mega Embassy in London Approved by UK Government The UK has approved plans for a new Chinese mega-embassy in central London, despite opponents warning it could be used as…
Government Plans for the Collapse of Thames Water
Government Plans for the Potential Collapse of Thames Water Steve Reed, the environment secretary, has signed off the appointment of FTI Consulting to assist with contingency planning for putting Britain’s…
Inner London Set to Lose Out in Funding
Inner London Councils Face Cuts Under New Funding Shake-Up Inner London boroughs are bracing for significant funding cuts under a planned overhaul of how the government allocates money to local…
Badenoch: Tories Would Ban Doctors Strikes
Tories Would Ban Doctors Strikes says Badenoch Kemi Badenoch has pledged to ban doctors’ strikes if the Conservatives return to power. The Tory leader said that her party would introduce…
Reeves to Rip Up ‘Pro London’ Treasury Rules
Reeves Announces £15billion for Transport Outside South-East Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce a sweeping £15.6 billion investment in public transport across England in a landmark speech on Wednesday, promising to…
Ed Miliband ‘Considering’ Regional Energy Pricing
Ed Miliband ‘Considering’ Regional Energy Pricing Energy secretary Ed Miliband is “considering” plans to introduce regional pricing for power that would give discounts to homes near infrastructure. On Thursday, the…
Parking Fines Set to Increase Across London
Parking Fines Set to Increase Across London Parking fines are likely to become a heftier hit across London after mayor Sadiq Khan signed off a £30 rise in the penalties.…
Pound Falls as UK Borrowing Costs Soar
Pound Falls Further as UK Borrowing Costs Soar The pound has dropped to its lowest level for a over year and UK government borrowing costs have continued to rise as…
Gareth Southgate & Sadiq Khan Named in Britain’s New Year Honours
Gareth Southgate, Sadiq Khan, Keely Hodgkinson in Britain’s New Year Honours Former England soccer boss Gareth Southgate, London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Paris Olympics gold medallist Keely Hodgkinson were among…
Labour Plans to Breathe New Life into High Streets
Labour has pledged to “breathe new life” into high streets as the party unveils a five-point plan including reforming business rates and tougher laws on shoplifting. During a visit to…