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Councillors vote down second Brexit referendum motion
Two-thirds of City of London Corporation councillors have voted down a motion to back a second Brexit referendum as the leave deadline looms.
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Why you should support London’s social enterprises
Social Enterprise UK’s communications & marketing officer, Shehan Perera, urges us all to consider supporting social enterprises for our new year resolution.
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Sample Hygge high season in magical Copenhagen
You have to visit Copenhagen in winter. The snow covered streets, frozen canals and homey feel of all the stores make it a dreamy destination. Here's our full guide...
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City Corporation backs music diversification programme
A community orchestra developing Square Mile-based amateur musicians has received a £5,000 grant to hold a series of City concerts over the next year.
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City Corporation named best academy sponsor
The City of London Corporation has been named as the best UK academy sponsor for a second year running for its work supporting pupils from low-income families.
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Brothel owner ordered to pay back £300,000
A woman who has already been jailed for running brothels in the City of London has been ordered to repay nearly £300,000 of the profit she made from her...
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Tension still high between residents of Golden Lane Estate and local developers
Our man in Golden Lane, Billy Mann, talks about the seemingly ever-present tension around the estate and the implications for residents heading into 2019.
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Councillors vote down second Brexit referendum motion
Two-thirds of City of London Corporation councillors have voted down a motion to back a second Brexit referendum as the leave deadline looms.
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New year, same issues for residents of the Barbican Estate
"Perhaps they could open up the gym and pool to the residents close-by who are going to have to stomach the building work? Could they offer discounted fees for...
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Why team building events can boost staff productivity
Don't underestimate the power of team building activities to make your workforce happier and more productive, especially as the January blues kick in.
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Thief jailed for head-butting City of London Police officer
Hackney resident Jamie Patterson has been jailed for head-butting a City of London Police officer after he was caught shoplifting at a Gracechurch Street clothing store.
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Aung San Suu Kyi could be stripped of Freedom of the City
The process has begun which could see Aung San Suu Kyi become the first person to be stripped of the City of London Corporation’s Freedom of the City honour.
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Centre for Music can ‘inspire a generation’ of new musicians
The Court of Common Council has approved the release of £2.49million to finance the next stage of development for the proposed £250m Centre for Music.
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