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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 on Thursday, the Mayor of London said it would be “almost impossible” to introduce a system that required proof of vaccination on TfL services. Mr Khan...

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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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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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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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TfL reminds passengers they’ll need to wear a mask on services

Transport for London (TfL) is reminding customers that they will continue to be required to wear a face covering on services for the duration of their journey unless they...
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Plans to turn London into a summer playground to boost economy

Sadiq Khan has said he wants to turn London into “Britain’s biggest playground” over the summer as he announces a series of events and activities aimed at families with...
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Four days of Tube strikes planned for August, RMT confirms

The Tube is set to be hit by four days of strike action next month following a dispute between unions and management over the grade of Night Tube drivers. The...
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More than 900 waking watches launched in London

The scale of London’s building safety crisis has once again been laid bare. More than 900 buildings currently require a waking watch due to fire safety defects such as flammable...
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Council right to buy-back scheme launched

Councils in London will be able to buy back former council homes using money from a government grant, Sadiq Khan has confirmed. The Mayor of London on Tuesday announced the...
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TfL bus service review postponed

A planned review that business and transport groups warned would lead to bus service cuts in London has been postponed until September, the Government has confirmed. The Department for Transport...
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Have your say on plans to protect City against rising sea levels

The City of London Corporation has launched a public consultation on its proposed Riverside Strategy which aims to protect the Square Mile against rising sea levels as a result of climate...
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Free recording studio sessions boost City of London mental health

City residents and workers whose mental health has been affected by the pandemic are being offered free recording studio sessions and music industry mentoring to boost wellbeing. Thanks to a...
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Londoners urged not to be “complacent” about terror threat

Londoners have been urged not to be “complacent” about the threat of terrorism as lockdown restrictions ease, with a “substantial” number of terror investigations currently ongoing in the capital. The...
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TfL backs down over staff COVID absence policy

Tube bosses have backed down from controversial plans to discipline staff who are absent due to COVID-19 after lockdown eases on July 19. Train drivers’ union ASLEF last week revealed...
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External review launched into experiences of racism at Barbican Centre

The City of London Corporation has launched an independent review to look into experiences of racism and discrimination highlighted in the recent Barbican Stories publication.
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Prime Minister sets out plan to ease restrictions at step 4

COVID restrictions are set to end in England from step 4 of the Roadmap after the Prime Minister set out how life will soon return 'close to normal'. The decision...
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15,000 COVID patients treated and discharged at Barts Health hospitals

In the 15 months since the pandemic first reached the UK, the Barts Health group of hospitals has successfully treated and discharged 15,000 COVID-19 patients. This latest milestone was recorded...
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Vision to redevelop former plant nursery with parkland, cafe and homes

Proposals to transform a vacant plant nursery adjoining West Ham Park, which would create additional parkland and facilities as well as providing new homes, have taken a...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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,...

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.

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...

Transport for London (TfL) is reminding customers that they will continue to be required to wear a face covering on services for the duration of their journey unless they...

Sadiq Khan has said he wants to turn London into “Britain’s biggest playground” over the summer as he announces a series of events and activities aimed at families with...

The Tube is set to be hit by four days of strike action next month following a dispute between unions and management over the grade of Night Tube drivers. The...

The scale of London’s building safety crisis has once again been laid bare. More than 900 buildings currently require a waking watch due to fire safety defects such as flammable...

Councils in London will be able to buy back former council homes using money from a government grant, Sadiq Khan has confirmed. The Mayor of London on Tuesday announced the...

A planned review that business and transport groups warned would lead to bus service cuts in London has been postponed until September, the Government has confirmed. The Department for Transport...

The City of London Corporation has launched a public consultation on its proposed Riverside Strategy which aims to protect the Square Mile against rising sea levels as a result of climate...

City residents and workers whose mental health has been affected by the pandemic are being offered free recording studio sessions and music industry mentoring to boost wellbeing. Thanks to a...

Londoners have been urged not to be “complacent” about the threat of terrorism as lockdown restrictions ease, with a “substantial” number of terror investigations currently ongoing in the capital. The...

Tube bosses have backed down from controversial plans to discipline staff who are absent due to COVID-19 after lockdown eases on July 19. Train drivers’ union ASLEF last week revealed...

The City of London Corporation has launched an independent review to look into experiences of racism and discrimination highlighted in the recent Barbican Stories publication.

COVID restrictions are set to end in England from step 4 of the Roadmap after the Prime Minister set out how life will soon return 'close to normal'. The decision...

In the 15 months since the pandemic first reached the UK, the Barts Health group of hospitals has successfully treated and discharged 15,000 COVID-19 patients. This latest milestone was recorded...

Proposals to transform a vacant plant nursery adjoining West Ham Park, which would create additional parkland and facilities as well as providing new homes, have taken a...

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The City of London Corporation has begun work to restore Hampstead Heath after being...

The City of London Corporation has agreed to maintain efforts to help the hospitality...

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Five creative schemes designed to help the Square Mile recover from the pandemic have...

For the first time in over a year, the City of London Corporation’s...