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Over 3,000 names entered in online Covid-19 book of remembrance in first week

More than 3,000 names of those who have died as a result of Covid-19 pandemic have been entered in the online book of remembrance since its launch on 22 May, St Paul’s Cathedral has announced. The Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral, the Very Reverend David Ison, said: “We have been overwhelmed...

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Tory London Mayor candidate Shaun Bailey says Sadiq Khan “failed” to protect TfL staff

The Tory candidate for London Mayor has criticised Sadiq Khan for “failing” to provide PPE for TfL staff, and for the transport body’s financial struggles. Forty-two TfL staff have lost their...
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London Labour general secretary Hazel Flynn quits

Labour’s London regional director will step down at the end of this week, after just 18 months in the top job. Hazel Flynn was seen as...

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Scrapping free travel for children could cost councils £10m

Government pressure to scrap free travel for London children during the coronavirus crisis will cost councils up to £10 million as they foot the bill for getting...
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Visitors to open spaces must observe social distancing, says City Corporation

The City of London Corporation is urging all visitors to its open spaces to act responsibly and follow the government’s social distancing guidelines, ahead of another warm...
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Over 3,000 names entered in online Covid-19 book of remembrance in first week

More than 3,000 names of those who have died as a result of Covid-19 pandemic have been entered in the online book of remembrance since its launch...
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TfL branded “unsafe” by ex-board member who blasts lack of PPE

A former TfL board member has accused the organisation of failing to protect staff, following the deaths of 43 transport workers. Michael Liebreich called Transport for London “institutionally unsafe” and...
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Three times as many caught extreme speeding

Police action against extreme speeding has risen almost 200 per cent during coronavirus lockdown, Metropolitan Police figures reveal. More than 2,700 people were caught well over...
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Calls to scrap congestion charge for police officers

Police officers must be exempt from the congestion charge during the coronavirus outbreak, the London Assembly has said. NHS staff, ambulance workers, carers and fire fighters are not...
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TfL urges businesses to keep employees home

Transport for London (TfL) has urged businesses to keep staff working from home if possible, amid fears that social distancing will be under threat as coronavirus lockdown...
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Brit who led New York subway returns to lead TfL pandemic response

A former New York transport chief, known as the “train daddy”, will return to lead Transport for London (TfL) through the coronavirus pandemic. Andy Byford was...
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Mayor of London announces cash to help unemployed residents

Londoners who have lost their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic could benefit from new virtual training courses for adult learners. Sadiq Khan has earmarked £9 million...
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Increased mental health support for disadvantaged young people in London

A charity in Newham has received over £100,000 to provide targeted mental health support to young people, and help them get the best education possible. City Bridge Trust,...
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Conservative Assembly leader backs Dominic Cummings in lockdown row

Dominic Cummings acted as any parent would by taking his family from London to Durham during the coronavirus lockdown, a leading London politician has said. London...
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Upsurge in crime after lockdown measures eased must be prevented

London Assembly Member Unmesh Desai quizzed Sadiq Khan on the measures that City Hall is taking to prevent an upsurge in youth violence as the Government prepares...
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London now a target area for Covid-19 convalescent plasma donations

London has been identified by NHS Blood and Transplant as one of three key target areas for convalescent plasma donations from people who have recovered from Covid-19.
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TfL to commission urgent bus driver Covid-19 deaths review

Bus drivers are dying of coronavirus in the capital – and Transport for London (TfL) has commissioned an urgent inquiry to find out why. A total of 33...
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Dominic Cummings to face no action over lockdown Durham trip

Boris Johnson gave his full backing to key aide Dominic Cummings during his latest coronavirus press briefing. The Prime Minister kicked off by saying he wanted to address "the big question people have...
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PM confirms schools, colleges and nurseries on track to begin phased reopening

Schools, colleges and nurseries across England remain on track to open to more children from 1 June, the Prime Minister confirmed. Primary schools will...
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City Natters #8 FSB’s Matthew Jaffa discusses a crucial few weeks for small businesses

Businesses of all sizes - particular small and micro businesses - are living on a day-to-day basis through this coronavirus pandemic. In this latest episode of City Natters, Matthew Jaffa,...
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Crime could spike after lockdown, warns Mayor

London could face a surge in crime when lockdown is lifted, Sadiq Khan has warned. The Mayor said the possible spike in offending was “a big...
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Boris Johnson will not face criminal investigation over Arcuri

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will not face criminal charges over his relationship with a former model during his time as Mayor of London. The Independent Office...
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London ready for test-trace-isolate stage of Covid-19 fightback, says Mayor

London is ready for the next stage of Covid-19 response, starting to test, trace and isolate people who have been in contact with the virus, Sadiq Khan...

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More than 3,000 names of those who have died as a result of Covid-19 pandemic have been entered in the online book of remembrance since its launch on 22 May, St Paul’s Cathedral has announced. The Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral, the Very Reverend David Ison, said: “We have been overwhelmed...

The Tory candidate for London Mayor has criticised Sadiq Khan for “failing” to provide PPE for TfL staff, and for the transport body’s financial struggles. Forty-two TfL staff have lost their...

Labour’s London regional director will step down at the end of this week, after just 18 months in the top job. Hazel Flynn was seen as...

Government pressure to scrap free travel for London children during the coronavirus crisis will cost councils up to £10 million as they foot the bill for getting...

The City of London Corporation is urging all visitors to its open spaces to act responsibly and follow the government’s social distancing guidelines, ahead of another warm...

More than 3,000 names of those who have died as a result of Covid-19 pandemic have been entered in the online book of remembrance since its launch...

A former TfL board member has accused the organisation of failing to protect staff, following the deaths of 43 transport workers. Michael Liebreich called Transport for London “institutionally unsafe” and...

Police action against extreme speeding has risen almost 200 per cent during coronavirus lockdown, Metropolitan Police figures reveal. More than 2,700 people were caught well over...

Police officers must be exempt from the congestion charge during the coronavirus outbreak, the London Assembly has said. NHS staff, ambulance workers, carers and fire fighters are not...

Transport for London (TfL) has urged businesses to keep staff working from home if possible, amid fears that social distancing will be under threat as coronavirus lockdown...

A former New York transport chief, known as the “train daddy”, will return to lead Transport for London (TfL) through the coronavirus pandemic. Andy Byford was...

Londoners who have lost their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic could benefit from new virtual training courses for adult learners. Sadiq Khan has earmarked £9 million...

A charity in Newham has received over £100,000 to provide targeted mental health support to young people, and help them get the best education possible. City Bridge Trust,...

Dominic Cummings acted as any parent would by taking his family from London to Durham during the coronavirus lockdown, a leading London politician has said. London...

London Assembly Member Unmesh Desai quizzed Sadiq Khan on the measures that City Hall is taking to prevent an upsurge in youth violence as the Government prepares...

London has been identified by NHS Blood and Transplant as one of three key target areas for convalescent plasma donations from people who have recovered from Covid-19.

Bus drivers are dying of coronavirus in the capital – and Transport for London (TfL) has commissioned an urgent inquiry to find out why. A total of 33...

Boris Johnson gave his full backing to key aide Dominic Cummings during his latest coronavirus press briefing. The Prime Minister kicked off by saying he wanted to address "the big question people have...

Schools, colleges and nurseries across England remain on track to open to more children from 1 June, the Prime Minister confirmed. Primary schools will...

Businesses of all sizes - particular small and micro businesses - are living on a day-to-day basis through this coronavirus pandemic. In this latest episode of City Natters, Matthew Jaffa,...

London could face a surge in crime when lockdown is lifted, Sadiq Khan has warned. The Mayor said the possible spike in offending was “a big...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will not face criminal charges over his relationship with a former model during his time as Mayor of London. The Independent Office...

London is ready for the next stage of Covid-19 response, starting to test, trace and isolate people who have been in contact with the virus, Sadiq Khan...

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More than 3,000 names of those who have died as a result...

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