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TfL facing £500m funding hole despite ‘progress’ in recovery
TfL still faces a £500 million funding gap for the year despite showing “progress” towards financial sustainability, according to its revised budget. Published this week, the new budget assumes it will cost £1.9 billion to keep London’s transport network running for the full financial year – down from the £2.7 billion estimated in March. TfL has...
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What’s on around the City of London this month
City of London visitors, workers and residents are spoiled for choice when it comes to things to do in the area now that we are settling into a long...
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Dining Out: BAO Noodle Shop in Shoreditch
BAO London's newest restaurant, BAO Noodle Shop, has just opened in Shoreditch and is serving up some amazing Taiwanese-inspired beef noodle soups.
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City Corporation urges finance sector to get behind Socio-Economic Diversity Taskforce
The City of London Corporation has called on firms from the UK’s financial and professional services industry to harness their colleagues and networks to support the work of...
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TfL confirms permanent introduction of £15 Congestion Charge
The “temporary” £15 Congestion Charge is set to be made permanent and its hours of operation reduced following a public consultation, TfL has confirmed. As part of the Government’s emergency...
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City Youth Forum launches Healthy Living Week
A new Healthy Living initiative, set to boost the mental and physical health of young Londoners living, working or studying in the Square Mile, begins this week.
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TfL facing £500m funding hole despite ‘progress’ in recovery
TfL still faces a £500 million funding gap for the year despite showing “progress” towards financial sustainability, according to its revised budget. Published this week, the new budget assumes it...
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Tackling climate change remains key priority for London, says Khan
Sadiq Khan has said tackling climate change is a “key priority” ahead of a meeting with TfL, the London Fire Brigade and water companies following this weekend’s flooding. Heavy downpours...
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TfL to introduce smart cameras to junctions
TfL will begin rolling out new “smart cameras” at busy junctions in London from this autumn in a bid to cut the number of road traffic collisions and reduce...
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Public notice: Details Corp Ltd.
Details Corp Ltd. is applying for a new premises licence.
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City of London has highest proportion of empty houses in the UK
Admiral, a leading UK insurer, has found that the City of London has the highest proportion of vacant houses in Britain and that over 29,242 homes have been empty...
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New ‘living’ artworks arrive at London’s Tate Modern
London's Tate Modern is getting visitors of all ages to transform the floor of the Turbine Hall into an ever changing work of art. This fun invitation is part...
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Key debate will focus on enabling young people to work in the arts
Leading arts figures will discuss how to get more young people working in the sector. The City of London Corporation, the governing body of the Square Mile, and the...
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