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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

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

‘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

The Guardian - UK

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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.

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

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

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

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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

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

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

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

Evening Standard

Rod Stewart pays nostalgic visit to childhood café in Highgate Wood

The music legend, who turned 80 this year, grew up nearby on Archway Road and attended Highgate Primary School

Evening Standard

Decision on trans swimmers at Hampstead Heath ponds to be made next year

A consultation is underway on how the north London ponds should be run

Evening Standard

Controversial Liverpool Street station redevelopment decision delayed until next year

Further details added to redevelopment plans that include 19-storey tower over UK’s busiest station

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London's Square Mile plans more skyscrapers as third 'tall buildings' zone revealed

The ‘Broadgate Tall Building Site’ would become the third area in the Square Mile designated as suitable for skyscrapers

The Guardian - UK

‘Dagenham is worried’: London borough in limbo after Smithfield and Billingsgate move axed

Halting of dock redevelopment is big blow to area already hit by uncertainty over Ford site’s future

Evening Standard

Listed Central London building to be transformed into luxury hotel

The new hotel in Billingsgate will have 179 rooms, a basement spa and its own gallery

Evening Standard

Inside the bitter battle for Hampstead Ladies Pond

The row over whether trans women should be allowed at this female-only bathing spot is boiling. Katie Glass takes a dip with the pond’s swimmers

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Evening Standard

Banksy’s Piranhas artwork moved into storage ahead of London Museum display

The artwork, which shows fish on a City of London Police sentry box, was part of the street artist’s animal-themed series from 2024.

Evening Standard

Hampstead Heath Ladies' Pond trans rules case brought to High Court by charity

The claim has been brought after the City of London Corporation erected signs which said the ponds are open to trans women despite the Supreme Court’s judgement on the issue earlier this year

The Independent UK

Hampstead Heath’s ladies’ pond has always been about inclusivity – long may that continue

COMMENT: As a charity plans to make a legal claim against the organisation running the north London swimming spot, long-time fan Olivia Petter explains why it goes against everything the ladies’ pond has come to represent to her

The Independent UK

Can Hampstead Heath’s ladies’ pond win the fight for trans inclusion?

IN FOCUS: An advocacy charity is launching a legal bid that could ban trans women from the Hampstead Heath ladies’ pond, citing the recent Supreme Court ruling that redefined legal sex under the Equality Act. Olivia Petter speaks to lawyers to find out if the beloved inclusive space can remain…

Evening Standard

Row over transgender women swimming at Hampstead Heath ladies' pond set to reach High Court

A series of judicial proceedings against other public bodies may also be on the cards following the landmark Supreme Court ruling on women

Evening Standard

City Corporation says UK urgently needs 'one stop' investment hub for financial services

UK has seen a 4% fall in its market share of financial and professional services foreign direct investment projects since 2017

The Independent UK

Project to reinterpret slave trader statues in London launched

The City of London Corporation has launched a project to reinterpret the statues of slave traders.

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