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Culture and Commerce Taskforce identifies how to bring back London’s buzz

A unique City taskforce bringing together the creative and business sectors has established a network of over 60 London organisations dedicated to putting culture at the heart of the capital’s COVID fight back. Chaired by Lord Mayor William Russell, the City of London Corporation, in partnership with its creative district, Culture Mile, formed the Culture...

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Culture and Commerce Taskforce identifies how to bring back London’s buzz

A unique City taskforce bringing together the creative and business sectors has established a network of over 60 London organisations dedicated to putting culture at the heart of the...
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Mayor urged to reform Pride in London over racism claims

Leading members of the LGBTQ+ community have called on Sadiq Khan to reform Pride in London ahead of its 50th anniversary next year over accusations of racism, bullying and...

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Why the Lord Mayor’s Show history is so important to the City

It’s that time of year again; the City’s chiefs are donning their finest garments and the gold carriage is being polished ready to hitch up. Now is the time to...
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Plans to turn Boundary House office block into luxury hotel with ‘sky forests’

An old office block is set to become a luxury hotel with a rooftop cocktail bar and “sky forests”. A developer wants to transform a 1950s office block in the...
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Shocking rise in stalking rates in London, data reveals

Shocking new figures have revealed there were more than 10,000 stalking offences recorded in London in the 12 months leading up to September 2021. It represents a significant rise in...
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City residents and workers encouraged to take up free cycle services

The City of London Corporation’s Planning and Transportation Committee is calling on residents and workers to take advantage of free cycle services as the Square Mile’s buzz returns. Throughout the...
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Planned hotel overlooking Thames faces resident backlash

Plans for a hotel offering “splendid” views of the Thames have sparked outrage among local residents and experts. A former tax office in the City...
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City Corporation boosts the Emanuel Hospital with £450k

Funding from a charity founded by an Elizabethan benefactor over 400 years ago is being used to help...
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The Tulip skyscraper could be back on the cards for City of London

A huge tower could be built in Central London as the new Housing Secretary is expected to overrule the Mayor of London. Michael Gove is allegedly planning to overrule Sadiq...
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Company of Communicators names James Gurling OBE new Master

The Company of Communicators has named James Gurling OBE as its new Master. One of the UK’s most successful public affairs specialists, Gurling pledged to...
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City wins gold in London in Bloom and bags 15 Green Flag awards

The City of London has won Gold in the London in Bloom Awards Town category. Five other green spaces managed by the City of London...
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Night Tube services restarting in November, Mayor confirms

Night Tube services on the Victoria and Central lines will resume from November 27, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has confirmed. The decision comes amid widespread concern about the safety...
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COVID vaccine clinics to pop-up over the City of London

Medics are bringing the COVID vaccine to residents in a bid to boost the number of people protected from the illness and cut their...
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Let’s Do London campaign added £70m to summer economy

Sadiq Khan’s £6million Let’s Do London campaign has brought in an estimated £70m to London’s economy over the summer, with 280,000 visitors flocking to...
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City Corporation signs Equal Pavements Pledge to keep streets clear

The City of London Corporation has made a commitment to the Equal Pavements Pledge by Transport for All to keep the streets of the Square Mile clear. Transport for All...
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London New Year’s Eve fireworks cancelled because of COVID

London’s famous New Year’s Eve fireworks display has been cancelled for the second year running due to “uncertainties caused by COVID”. The display – which...
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Plans for TfL COVID memorial to honour transport workers

Plans for a permanent TfL COVID memorial to honour transport workers who have died from during the pandemic have been unveiled. Ninety-eight London transport workers,...
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TfL launches National Hate Crime Awareness Week campaign

As the UK marks the start of National Hate Crime Awareness Week, Transport for London is reminding customers to report any incidents they witness...
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City of London pop-up vaccination clinic open on October 13

People aged 16 and over can get their first or second COVID jabs at a new City of London pop-up vaccination...
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Catherine McGuinness: It’s always a good time to talk about mental health

How often do you tell people that you’re fine... when perhaps, you’re not? Some people go onto auto-pilot as they tackle their daily routine. Smiling...
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Santander cycle hire records one million riders for September

TfL’s Santander cycle hire scheme saw more than one million hires last month making it the busiest September on record. An average of more than...
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Anti-poverty campaigner named Freeman of the City of London

An anti-poverty campaigner who has dedicated his life to charity has been named a Freeman of the City of London. Bharat Mehta, who recently stepped...

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A unique City taskforce bringing together the creative and business sectors has established a network of over 60 London organisations dedicated to putting culture at the heart of the...

Leading members of the LGBTQ+ community have called on Sadiq Khan to reform Pride in London ahead of its 50th anniversary next year over accusations of racism, bullying and...

It’s that time of year again; the City’s chiefs are donning their finest garments and the gold carriage is being polished ready to hitch up. Now is the time to...

An old office block is set to become a luxury hotel with a rooftop cocktail bar and “sky forests”. A developer wants to transform a 1950s office block in the...

Shocking new figures have revealed there were more than 10,000 stalking offences recorded in London in the 12 months leading up to September 2021. It represents a significant rise in...

The City of London Corporation’s Planning and Transportation Committee is calling on residents and workers to take advantage of free cycle services as the Square Mile’s buzz returns. Throughout the...

Plans for a hotel offering “splendid” views of the Thames have sparked outrage among local residents and experts. A former tax office in the City...

Funding from a charity founded by an Elizabethan benefactor over 400 years ago is being used to help...

A huge tower could be built in Central London as the new Housing Secretary is expected to overrule the Mayor of London. Michael Gove is allegedly planning to overrule Sadiq...

The Company of Communicators has named James Gurling OBE as its new Master. One of the UK’s most successful public affairs specialists, Gurling pledged to...

The City of London has won Gold in the London in Bloom Awards Town category. Five other green spaces managed by the City of London...

Night Tube services on the Victoria and Central lines will resume from November 27, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has confirmed. The decision comes amid widespread concern about the safety...

Medics are bringing the COVID vaccine to residents in a bid to boost the number of people protected from the illness and cut their...

Sadiq Khan’s £6million Let’s Do London campaign has brought in an estimated £70m to London’s economy over the summer, with 280,000 visitors flocking to...

The City of London Corporation has made a commitment to the Equal Pavements Pledge by Transport for All to keep the streets of the Square Mile clear. Transport for All...

London’s famous New Year’s Eve fireworks display has been cancelled for the second year running due to “uncertainties caused by COVID”. The display – which...

Plans for a permanent TfL COVID memorial to honour transport workers who have died from during the pandemic have been unveiled. Ninety-eight London transport workers,...

As the UK marks the start of National Hate Crime Awareness Week, Transport for London is reminding customers to report any incidents they witness...

People aged 16 and over can get their first or second COVID jabs at a new City of London pop-up vaccination...

How often do you tell people that you’re fine... when perhaps, you’re not? Some people go onto auto-pilot as they tackle their daily routine. Smiling...

TfL’s Santander cycle hire scheme saw more than one million hires last month making it the busiest September on record. An average of more than...

An anti-poverty campaigner who has dedicated his life to charity has been named a Freeman of the City of London. Bharat Mehta, who recently stepped...

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A unique City taskforce bringing together the creative and business sectors has established a...

Leading members of the LGBTQ+ community have called on Sadiq Khan to reform Pride...

Crowds from all over London descend upon the Square Mile each year for the Lord...

It’s that time of year again; the City’s chiefs are donning their finest garments...

An old office block is set to become a luxury hotel with a rooftop...

Shocking new figures have revealed there were more than 10,000 stalking offences recorded in...

The City of London Corporation’s Planning and Transportation Committee is calling on residents and...

Plans for a hotel offering “splendid” views of the Thames have sparked outrage among...

Funding from a charity

A huge tower could be built in Central London as the new Housing Secretary...