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OPINION - What’s the matter with London?

London is the engine of the UK economy. But according to a new report, all is not well. The Centre for Cities think tank finds that the capital’s productivity growth has plummeted in comparison with international rivals, and that this has cost the national economy tens of billions of pounds…

Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2023

Kew Gardens: TfL customers can save money on tickets this spring

Londoners can save money on their visit until the end of June.

Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2023

Adil Rashid: ‘I was not pressured’ to support Michael Vaughan racism allegation

Rashid gave evidence in the disciplinary hearing being conducted amid the Yorkshire racism scandal

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023

Boris Johnson says he was called a 'w*****' by stranger and tells of Prince Andrew joke

The former Prime Minister said the insult hurled at him on his morning run in London demonstrated 'the freedom to say more or less you like to whomsoever you choose' - as he said it would never happen to Vladimir Putin

Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2023

Edvard Munch painting hidden from Nazis in a barn sells at auction for nearly £17million

More than £170 million was spent as London’s auction season got into full swing with a series of major works going under the hammer at Sotheby’s, including two paintings restituted to their original owners after they were lost during the Nazis’ rise to power.

Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2023

Jeremy Vine reveals scary footage of bike crash in 'first collision of the year'

Jeremy Vine has shared footage of a crash on his bike in London - which he says was caused by a cyclist going through a red light at a crossing

Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2023

Nissan's role in three-year autonomous 'robotaxi' trials in London

The manufacturer's Leaf model has been used to test road miles in a project that explored how cities could deliver a taxi service in the future

Birmingham Post · Mar 2, 2023

Blow to London Stock Exchange as big FTSE 100 firm moves to New York

Decision by CRH a set back for PM’s hope of making City a more attractive place for companies to list

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2023

Government 'absolutely committed' to HS2 from London to Manchester and east of England

It was recently reported HS2 might not run to its planned central London terminus at Euston due to rising costs

Birmingham Post · Mar 2, 2023

Three-quarters of London schools hit as teachers strike again

London schools are among the worst affected by walkout with more strikes dates on the way

Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2023