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TfL branded “unsafe” by ex-board member who blasts lack of PPE
A former TfL board member has accused the organisation of failing to protect staff, following the deaths of 43 transport workers. Michael Liebreich called Transport for London “institutionally unsafe” and blasted its contracted bus companies for failing to provide PPE. In mid-May, TfL said that 32 of the 43 staff, whose deaths have been linked to...
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UK businesses could pay up to £250,000 of annual leave after Covid-19
As employees return to work, UK businesses are likely to face a backlog of annual leave requests that could cost thousands of pounds. By collecting data and analysing the average...
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Scrapping free travel for children could cost councils £10m
Government pressure to scrap free travel for London children during the coronavirus crisis will cost councils up to £10 million as they foot the bill for getting...
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Virtual production of The Last Five Years to be aired with full cast
Lambert Jackson Productions, in association with The Other Palace, has announced a virtual lockdown production of Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years starring Danny Becker (Jamie) and Lauren Samuels (Cathy), with Samuels also making...
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How to reduce your anxiety when video conferences form an important part of your day
Video conference calls have become a necessity for those working from home – in fact, meeting apps are not just playing a crucial role in keeping people connected but...
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Visitors to open spaces must observe social distancing, says City Corporation
The City of London Corporation is urging all visitors to its open spaces to act responsibly and follow the government’s social distancing guidelines, ahead of another warm...
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Collective hearts sink over COLPAI works extension
Note to self writes Jacqueline Swanson: if I wanted this to be cheery column about the little acts of kindness that are making life bearable on Golden Lane...
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Over 3,000 names entered in online Covid-19 book of remembrance in first week
More than 3,000 names of those who have died as a result of Covid-19 pandemic have been entered in the online book of remembrance since its launch...
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TfL branded “unsafe” by ex-board member who blasts lack of PPE
A former TfL board member has accused the organisation of failing to protect staff, following the deaths of 43 transport workers. Michael Liebreich called Transport for London “institutionally unsafe” and...
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Three times as many caught extreme speeding
Police action against extreme speeding has risen almost 200 per cent during coronavirus lockdown, Metropolitan Police figures reveal. More than 2,700 people were caught well over...
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Calls to scrap congestion charge for police officers
Police officers must be exempt from the congestion charge during the coronavirus outbreak, the London Assembly has said. NHS staff, ambulance workers, carers and fire fighters are not...
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Airport rental yields are flying below the national average
When it comes to rental yields surrounding the UK's top 25 airports, just one offers a return above the UK average of 5%. Due to the high demand for homes...
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LCCI launches London Chamber of Arbitration & Mediation in response to crisis
With Covid-19 continuing to ensure an increasingly unpredictable environment in which to do business, London Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) has launched a new company to help...
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