City of London scolds Andrew for failing to give up honour City of London Corporation to give ’formal expression of disapproval’ at disgraced former Prince’s refusal to give up Freedom of City Evening Standard · May 12
Hampstead Heath bathing ponds should remain 'trans-inclusive', bosses say The recommendation comes despite last year’s landmark Supreme Court ruling on the definition of sex Evening Standard · Apr 27
'On a football pitch, it doesn't matter where you're born, you leave all that behind you' Ex-Chelsea youngster and Team GB star Adam Gemili reveals importance of local sporting charity initiative Former Team GB sprinter AdamGemilihopes the power of football can continue to change lives in south London FourFourTwo · Apr 24
Ex-Prince Andrew Asked To Forfeit City Of London Honour As King Charles Allegedly Cuts All Ties Ex-Prince Andrew is urged to give up his Freedom of the City honour by the City of London Corporation, amid reports of strained ties with King Charles. International Business Times UK · Apr 17
Vision for 10,000 homes at London's Billingsgate Fish Market Tower Hamlets says it’s working on plans to redevelop the site once the market moves to the Royal Docks in Newham Evening Standard · Mar 27
Legal challenge over plans to demolish former Museum of London to build office blocks fails Campaign group Barbican Quarter Organisation (BQO) claimed the City of London Corporation failed to properly consider alternative schemes Evening Standard · Mar 27
Hoxton Beach could face eviction after refusing to vacate amid London's park café wars The City of London Corporation has issued possession proceedings just days after Hoxton Beach filed its own judicial review Evening Standard · Mar 17
Row erupts over 'sheds from B&Q' planned for Hampstead ponds Campaigners argue that the designs for steward huts at the Heath’s much-loved swimming areas are out of keeping with the local environment Evening Standard · Mar 9
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor 'cannot be stripped of Freedom of the City of London honour' Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is to cling on to one of his remaining honours after a review determined it could not be removed. Evening Standard · Mar 5
Barbican set for major £231m makeover to improve accessibility Among the additions will be a new climate-controlled environment to safeguard its plant collection The Independent UK · Mar 3
Dramatic image reveals the forest of new skyscrapers that will transform City skyline by 2032 New office space equivalent to more than 10 Gherkins was approved by City planners last year Evening Standard · Feb 19
London cafe wars: Daisy Green owner breaks silence amid ‘David and Goliath’ takeover row Prue Freeman has faced backlash and legal action since Daisy Green’s takeover of Hoxton Beach was announced Evening Standard · Feb 18
London Stock Exchange HQ to undergo major refurbishment A spokesperson for the group said the works ‘will create outstanding facilities for our people and our customers’ in the City Evening Standard · Feb 12
Female employees in tech and finance could be hit harder by AI-driven job losses A new report by the City of London Corporation highlights that women employees in tech and finance industries could be more at risk from automation-led job losses. Euronews · Feb 5
The Guardian - UK · Feb 4 Women in tech and finance at higher risk from AI job losses, report says ‘Mid-career’ female workers also being sidelined by rigid hiring processes, says City of London Corporation
Evening Standard · Feb 2 Couple launch judicial review over 'unfair' takeover of Hampstead Heath cafes The couple have now formally notified the City of London Corporation that they intend to seek a judicial review
The Guardian - UK · Jan 31 ‘Small mercies’: north London cafe evictions paused after legal challenge City of London Corporation accused of lack of transparency in retendering process that handed contracts to Daisy Green
Evening Standard · Jan 29 Almost nine out of 10 back trans-inclusive swimming at ponds, consultation finds More than 38,000 people took part in the consultation about the bathing ponds at Hampstead Heath in London.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 12 I’m sick of avocado toast – I just want to keep my local, untrendy cafe With its pasties, decent brews and staff who are happy to chat, it’s a vital community space. So why are its days numbered, asks Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
Evening Standard · Jan 8 Hampstead Heath’s mixed bathing pond could open all year round The mixed pond is one of three popular bathing ponds on the Heath in north London
Evening Standard · Jan 8 Couple launch legal challenge against 'unfair' takeover of Hampstead Heath cafes Lawyers for the managers of two of four cafes due to be taken over in the spring have written to the City of London Corporation to oppose plans
Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2025 Save our cafes: 12,000 people sign petition to protect London cafes from chain takeover The leases for the cafés, located in Hampstead Heath, Queen's Park and Highgate Wood, were put up for tender earlier this year
Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2025 Anger as four independent Hampstead Heath cafes handed to Daisy Green group The City of London Corporation chose Australian-inspired cafe group Daisy Green to take over next spring.
Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2025 Anger as four Hampstead Heath cafés replaced despite backing from Benedict Cumberbatch The City of London Corporation has confirmed four popular cafés will be taken over by Daisy Green, despite opposition from residents, campaigners and celebrities
Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2025 Smithfield and Billingsgate markets set to move to Royal Docks in 2028 The proposed new site of Albert Island is close to City Airport’s runway