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Lidl to pay London entry-level staff £13.55 an hour

For those based outside of London, pay will rise from £11.40 to £12.00

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2024

OPINION - This is how the London mayoral election is changing: you will need ID to vote and you only have one preference

The next London Mayoral and Assembly elections will be held this year on 2nd May, 100 days away. The Elections Act 2022 has brought about the first significant changes to how we elect London’s leaders since 2000 and I want to draw these to your attention now.

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2024

Boss of Battersea Power Station steps down after six years as CEO

The former finance chief took over from Rob Tincknell in 2018

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2024

Wimbledon waiting game over £200m expansion as City Hall takes charge

A ruling may not be made until after this year's Championships, which take place in July

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2024

OPINION - The Standard View: 100 days until London decides — it's a vital vote

In 100 days, Londoners will head to the polls to pick their next mayor. The campaign thus far has primarily been restricted to a clash of personalities, punctuated by uncertain media performances by Tory candidate Susan Hall. But this election is critical for the capital’s future.

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2024

‘Hotter than ever!’ How pizza conquered Britain – leaving its rivals in the dust

The recent restaurant industry narrative has been one of doom, gloom and closures, except when it comes to this Italian dish. So why are pizza sales growing so fast?

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2024

‘Death to Jews’ video shown to London students sparks investigation

Antisemitic videos, including one which including a claim that the Holocaust was a “lie and a fake” and a call for the death of Jews, that were broadcast to British students are being investigated by the Charity Commission.

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2024

Top 50 Gastropubs: The Red Lion & Sun named London's best as Unruly Pig tops list

Kentish Town pub The Parakeet, which opened only last year, also made the list

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2024

London Underground: Central line commuters vent anger as shortage of trains cripples service yet again

Commuters have already put up with a week of delays on the Central line due to the issue

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2024

London outpacing other UK cities on services exports, report says

Capital accounts for almost half of sector’s exports and action needed elsewhere, says Resolution Foundation

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2024