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Mayoral candidate fined for breaching lockdown rules
An independent candidate running to be London Mayor has been fined by police for breaching lockdown rules while campaigning. Brian Rose, a podcaster and former banker, was filming promotional material for his campaign in Southwark on Sunday when police intervened. Mr Rose and his team of six production staff were informed that “campaigning was not a...
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Covid continues to cause central London home seller exodus
The latest research by lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed which London boroughs are currently ranking as the home selling hotspots of the capital.
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Eating in: new DIY pasta kits from Officina 00
We tried out a few of Officina 00's new DIY meal kits, eating up all the incredible fresh pasta they make in their restaurant - topped with the only...
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4,000 people died from toxic air pollution in London in 2019
Toxic air pollution contributed to the deaths of more than 4,000 Londoners in 2019, according to research from Imperial College London. Additional research from City Hall has also revealed that...
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Mayoral candidate fined for breaching lockdown rules
An independent candidate running to be London Mayor has been fined by police for breaching lockdown rules while campaigning. Brian Rose, a podcaster and former banker, was filming promotional material...
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City Music Foundation launches free concert series
The City Music Foundation has recently launched a free concert series, in partnership with Barts Heritage, which is accessible to both local and global audiences.
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New build delivery tumbles with 30,000 fewer homes built last year
The latest research by the property developer, StripeHomes, has found that the level of new homes reaching the market has fallen by more than 32,000 across England year on year.
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FSB London publishes findings of latest Small Business Index study
The Federation of Small Business' London Small Business Index (LSBI), which measures confidence amongst firms, has fallen in Q4. The index score now sits at -61 after...
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Vote on trial of universal basic income delayed in City Hall
A vote on whether or not to recommend a trial of universal basic income (UBI) in London has been delayed following a meeting of the London Assembly. Any decision on...
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New and improved children’s playground for West Ham Park
West Ham Park in Newham is set for a new playground after plans were approved by managers the City of London Corporation. It is investing £773,000 in funding, with works...
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Covid vaccinations pass 500,000 mark for London
More than 500,000 Londoners have now been vaccinated against Covid-19, but the capital is still lagging behind the rest of the country. A total of 558,553 people have now received...
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Mental health charity ‘Hear Us’ receives grant from City Bridge Trust
'Hear Us' will be able to help twice as many people manage their finances, access benefits and maintain vital social contact thanks to a new grant from the City...
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Sadiq Khan acted unlawfully with traffic scheme, High Court rules
The High Court has ruled that the Mayor of London and Transport for London acted “unlawfully” by introducing a Streetspace scheme at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. The scheme,...
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