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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Ross

Traders voice frustration at Tube strike with city economy facing hit of £230m

“It’s Monday lunchtime, we should be busy with queues – but we have just one customer inside.”

Traders in London say they are feeling the brunt of the huge Tube strike this week, as economists forecast the union action could deliver a £230m blow to the capital’s economy, with small businesses hardest hit.

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