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Khan: End pinging for double-jabbed people now
Sadiq Khan has called on the government to bring forward the date double-jabbed people no longer have to self-isolate after being “pinged” on the test and trace app. Under current government plans, anyone who has had both doses of the vaccine will be able to take a Covid test instead of isolating if contacted by...
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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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Small firms call for better access to support and advice
The Government’s flagship levelling-up agenda will fall short of improving regional economies unless more is done to bolster business support for smaller firms, according to a new report from...
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Mayor of London opposes vaccine passports
Sadiq Khan has said he is “not in favour” of introducing vaccine passports in London, including on TfL services, as they would be a “bureaucratic nightmare”. Speaking to LBC Radio...
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New City of London Police Commissioner appointed
Angela McLaren is set to be appointed as the new City of London Police Commissioner, following her election at the Court of Common Council at Guildhall. The appointment, which is...
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Khan: End pinging for double-jabbed people now
Sadiq Khan has called on the government to bring forward the date double-jabbed people no longer have to self-isolate after being “pinged” on the test and trace app. Under current...
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Restoration of Hampstead Heath begins after lockdown damage
The City of London Corporation has begun work to restore Hampstead Heath after being damaged by a huge rise in visitors during the COVID lockdown.
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City Corporation extends outdoor dining permissions for a further 12 months
The City of London Corporation has agreed to maintain efforts to help the hospitality sector by offering pavement licences free of charge for an additional year. In July last year,...
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Livery halls are the best of the City’s venue menu
Looking for a venue for your next corporate event in the Square Mile? The City's historic livery halls can host your office gatherings, conferences and work parties in style.
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Corporation hopes new creative projects will help power City COVID recovery
Five creative schemes designed to help the Square Mile recover from the pandemic have been given the green light by the City of London Corporation.
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Court of Common Council returns to Guildhall as Square Mile recovery gathers pace
For the first time in over a year, the City of London Corporation’s main decision-making body – the Court of Common Council – will convene in person on...
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