TfL journeys starting from / ending at Heathrow and go through Zone 1 will be peak fares
All Tube and Elizabeth line fares for journeys that go through Zone 1 and start or end at Heathrow Airport will be charged at peak rate. The cost of a new Oyster card has increased from £5 to £7. Due to the financial challenges caused by the pandemic, Transport for London (TfL) has required extraordinary funding […]
TfL secures funding of £3.5bn
The future of TfL is looking more bright and certain. This week a settlement agreement was decided on between the government and TfL, supporting nearly £3.6 billion of projects. This also includes upfront funding of just uner £1.2bn. It will ensure the network is not only protected against potential lost revenue caused by uncertainty of […]
Springboard webinar: The impact of hybrid working on towns and cities
Wednesday 7 September 2022, 2pm – 3pm Featuring our Chief Operating Officer Lee Lyons as a guest speaker Springboard’s upcoming webinar will explore the latest footfall and market trends as hybrid working becomes more established nationally. Marketing & Insights Director, Diane Wehrle, will examine footfall trends across the UK and take a closer look at […]
Companies House to introduce new WebFiling account
The new WebFiling account will have more functionality with improved security features for companies, and is the first step in creating a single sign-in across all Companies House services. Once you’ve linked your company to your account, you will not need to enter your authentication code every time you file online, and if you have […]
Bus strikes this Bank Holiday weekend
Sunday 28 and Monday 29 August Bus strikes have been announced that will affect West and Southwest London over the busy August Bank Holiday, affecting Notting Hill Carnival and other Capital festivities. Some bus routes will be impacted from from 05:00 on Sunday 28 August, all day on Monday 29 August and through to 06:00 […]
Elizabeth Line to be fully connected from 6 November
From Sunday 6 November, the lines from Reading, Heathrow, and Shenfield will connect with the central tunnels of the Elizabeth line between Paddington and Whitechapel – opening up new direct journeys across the capital. This means Londoners will benefit from: New direct links through central London Increased operating hours and Sunday services providing a seven […]
Petition for EU hospitality staff visa scheme
NOW SURPASSED 10,000 SIGNATURES – Government will respond As a response to the staff shortages seen in the hospitality sector, a petition has been launched, calling for the creation of a visa similar to the seasonal worker visa that horticulture workers receive. The petition will be for a visa for EU hospitality workers to come […]
Soho Poly successfully raises £400,000
Soho Poly theatre has successfully reached phase one of its fundraising goal of £400,000 to renovate and breathe new life into the historically significant arts space, with aims to open in March 2023. Towards this they received a fantastic grant of £50,000 via the Fitzwest Neighbourhood Forum towards this goal too as well as plenty of […]
August bank holiday travel closures
This August Bank holiday weekend will see planned closures and disruption between Saturday 27 to Monday 29, across the Tube, Overground and Elizabeth Line. London Underground closures There will be no service on the Metropolitan Line between Harrow on the Hill and Watford/Amersham/Chesham on Saturday, August 27, Sunday, August 28, and Monday, August 29. There […]
UK inflation rises to 10.1%
UK Inflation has risen to 10.1% due to mostly rising cost of food and drink, the ONS has published. Inflation hasn’t been in the double digits since 1982. Many other factors have played a role in rising inflation such as the war in Ukraine, energy costs and costs of raw materials. The Bank of England […]
