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News356TfL staff down 20% because of sickness or self-isolation
The Mayor of London urged commuters not to use public transport unless they are key workers – as passengers again complained of cramped Tube trains this morning.
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News283Crossrail construction halted due to coronavirus lockdown
Construction work on all Crossrail sites has been halted today, following new government instructions telling people to stay at home. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said only essential staff should be travelling to work.
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News265Further Crossrail delays “inevitable” because of coronavirus outbreak
Further delays to the Elizabeth line seem “inevitable” in the face of coronavirus, the Mayor of London has said. It comes as Crossrail bosses vowed to keep construction sites open where possible – but halt non-essential work on the project.
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News261What coronavirus lockdown looks like around the world
What does a lockdown mean for the capital? Across the world, countries and cities have been taking strong action to stop the spread of Covid-19.
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News341Coronavirus threat puts the UK on lockdown
Boris Johnson has put the UK on lockdown after describing the coronavirus as the biggest threat this country has faced for decades – and this country is not alone.
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News349Call for City firms to donate cash to fight coronavirus
The City of London Corporation is calling on City firms to donate funding in response to the COVID-19 pandemic through the London Communities Response Fund, which it is supporting through its charitable funder, City Bridge Trust.
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News361Reduced rail timetable agreed to protect train services and staff
The Government and the UK rail industry have agreed a plan that will see a gradual reduction in train services across the country to reflect lower passenger demand, while keeping vital rail services running.
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News355Man charged with making and selling fake COVID-19 treatment kits
A man charged with making counterfeit treatment kits for coronavirus, and sending them across the world, has appeared in court.
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News433TfL suspends all road user charging schemes to help critical workers
Transport for London has announced that all road user charging schemes in the capital will be temporarily suspended. This will come into effect so that none of the charges are in operation from 23 March until further notice.
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News455Khan attacks Trump on coronavirus
Sadiq Khan has called on Londoners to stay united in the face of coronavirus – in a thinly veiled attack on US President Donald Trump’s response to the pandemic.
By Jessie Mathewson