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Under 18s free travel cut pushed back to October

Free travel for London children will not be scrapped at the start of the new school year – but will be cut immediately after half term, the Local Democracy Service can reveal. Government ministers were pushing Transport for London (TfL) to suspend free bus journeys for 16 and 17 year olds on 6...

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Under 18s free travel cut pushed back to October

Free travel for London children will not be scrapped at the start of the new school year – but will be cut immediately after half term, the Local...
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‘Green shoots’ as Covid-19 mortuary site returns to nature

A temporary mortuary at an east London beauty spot at the height of the coronavirus pandemic has been removed and will give way to a new wildflower habitat.

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Swimmers bid to overturn charges at wild swimming lakes

Campaigners are getting in the swim to try to overturn compulsory charges at a popular London “wild swimming gem”. The City of London Corporation increased charges at the swimming ponds...
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Class as important as race, says Conservative candidate

Class is as a big a barrier to success in London as race – and the two should not be treated separately, the Conservative Mayoral candidate has said. Shaun Bailey,...
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Shortlist announced for competition to redesign historic City gardens

The City of London Corporation has revealed the five firms shortlisted in its architectural design competition to transform the Grade II listed gardens at Finsbury Circus.
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Boris Johnson says: Enough virus pain and heartache

Boris Johnson warned against complacency as lockdown measures continued to ease across the country. According to 10 Downing Street, the number of patients admitted to hospitals is still falling, and...
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TfL travel app aims to make commuter life easier

Transport for London (TfL) has launched a new journey planning app – and it could make travel easier as commuters return to work in the capital. During coronavirus lockdown, Tube...
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Third of youth clubs face closure because of Covid-19

Almost a third of London youth groups could shut their doors in the next six months because of financial pressure during the coronavirus pandemic, a survey suggests. Nearly...
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Prioritise key workers for housing options, says Mayor

Coronavirus key workers could be bumped to the top of the list for cheaper rentals and shared ownership homes under plans drawn up by the Mayor of London.
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Drivers welcome 24/7 bus lanes across London but say TfL could go further

London Bus drivers have welcomed the news that bus lanes will become 24/7, but some argue they should also have separate traffic lights for buses at busy junctions. The capital’s...
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London leaders launch strategic review of City to 2050

Think tank Centre for London has launched London Futures, a multi-year strategic review to shape London’s future to 2050 and beyond. Working with senior leaders...
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Social distancing funding for walking and cycling not split evenly

Emergency funding for walking and cycling to help Londoners maintain social distancing is not being spread evenly across the city, Transport for London (TfL) figures reveal. The Mayor...
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City Matters publishing ‘Back in Business’ guide on Square Mile return

City Matters newspaper will be back in circulation on 5 August - bouncing back from the interruption caused by Covid-19 to serve the Square Mile once more. And we are returning...
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First concept designs for Smithfield East & West Market buildings and Rotunda unveiled

The City of London Corporation has revealed its early ideas to re-imagine the Grade II* listed East and West Smithfield buildings and the Grade II Rotunda as...
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Covid-19 cases rising in the City of London and Hackney

Targeted support is being given to parts of Hackney, as the borough sees more cases of coronavirus than anywhere else in London. Figures show that in the seven days to...
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Fresh call for City’s fleets to turn engines off when parked

A new London-wide campaign has been launched to encourage businesses to tackle air pollution caused by idling engines. The call for action comes amidst emerging evidence that...
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Bus safety report divides London Assembly groups

A controversial report on bus and tram safety has left the London Assembly divided, with Conservative and Brexit Alliance Group members refusing to support the study’s conclusions. Transport safety...
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City of London Sinfonia and other top orchestras commit to a diversity audit

Some of the UK’s top orchestras have committed to a diversity audit in a bid to help more people from Black, Asian and working-class backgrounds into classical music. The BBC...
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Sadiq Khan calls for more representative panel at Grenfell inquiry

The Grenfell inquiry should consider the role race played in the fire, the Mayor of London has said. In a statement, Sadiq Khan said the impact of discrimination...
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Crossrail bosses not blaming coronavirus for project delay

Crossrail bosses are “not blaming” coronavirus for recently announced delays to the railway – admitting they were already behind schedule when the disease hit. But the virus has...
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£12m cash boost for ‘game-changing’ coronavirus fund

A fund which helps charities cope with the impact of coronavirus has received a £12 million cash boost – as one organisation to benefit hailed the ‘game-changing’ support...
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Mayor announces new cash to improve gas, water and electric

London gas, water and electric networks are set for an upgrade, as Sadiq Khan announced a £1.5 billion scheme to boost supplies. The massive cash injection will improve...

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Free travel for London children will not be scrapped at the start of the new school year – but will be cut immediately after half term, the Local Democracy Service can reveal. Government ministers were pushing Transport for London (TfL) to suspend free bus journeys for 16 and 17 year olds on 6...

Free travel for London children will not be scrapped at the start of the new school year – but will be cut immediately after half term, the Local...

A temporary mortuary at an east London beauty spot at the height of the coronavirus pandemic has been removed and will give way to a new wildflower habitat.

Campaigners are getting in the swim to try to overturn compulsory charges at a popular London “wild swimming gem”. The City of London Corporation increased charges at the swimming ponds...

Class is as a big a barrier to success in London as race – and the two should not be treated separately, the Conservative Mayoral candidate has said. Shaun Bailey,...

The City of London Corporation has revealed the five firms shortlisted in its architectural design competition to transform the Grade II listed gardens at Finsbury Circus.

Boris Johnson warned against complacency as lockdown measures continued to ease across the country. According to 10 Downing Street, the number of patients admitted to hospitals is still falling, and...

Transport for London (TfL) has launched a new journey planning app – and it could make travel easier as commuters return to work in the capital. During coronavirus lockdown, Tube...

Almost a third of London youth groups could shut their doors in the next six months because of financial pressure during the coronavirus pandemic, a survey suggests. Nearly...

Coronavirus key workers could be bumped to the top of the list for cheaper rentals and shared ownership homes under plans drawn up by the Mayor of London.

London Bus drivers have welcomed the news that bus lanes will become 24/7, but some argue they should also have separate traffic lights for buses at busy junctions. The capital’s...

Think tank Centre for London has launched London Futures, a multi-year strategic review to shape London’s future to 2050 and beyond. Working with senior leaders...

Emergency funding for walking and cycling to help Londoners maintain social distancing is not being spread evenly across the city, Transport for London (TfL) figures reveal. The Mayor...

City Matters newspaper will be back in circulation on 5 August - bouncing back from the interruption caused by Covid-19 to serve the Square Mile once more. And we are returning...

The City of London Corporation has revealed its early ideas to re-imagine the Grade II* listed East and West Smithfield buildings and the Grade II Rotunda as...

Targeted support is being given to parts of Hackney, as the borough sees more cases of coronavirus than anywhere else in London. Figures show that in the seven days to...

A new London-wide campaign has been launched to encourage businesses to tackle air pollution caused by idling engines. The call for action comes amidst emerging evidence that...

A controversial report on bus and tram safety has left the London Assembly divided, with Conservative and Brexit Alliance Group members refusing to support the study’s conclusions. Transport safety...

Some of the UK’s top orchestras have committed to a diversity audit in a bid to help more people from Black, Asian and working-class backgrounds into classical music. The BBC...

The Grenfell inquiry should consider the role race played in the fire, the Mayor of London has said. In a statement, Sadiq Khan said the impact of discrimination...

Crossrail bosses are “not blaming” coronavirus for recently announced delays to the railway – admitting they were already behind schedule when the disease hit. But the virus has...

A fund which helps charities cope with the impact of coronavirus has received a £12 million cash boost – as one organisation to benefit hailed the ‘game-changing’ support...

London gas, water and electric networks are set for an upgrade, as Sadiq Khan announced a £1.5 billion scheme to boost supplies. The massive cash injection will improve...

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