Ambitious plans to grow the economy and boost creative industries
New plans to maximise the potential of the UK creative industries and grow the economy have been set out by the government today. Developed with industry via the Creative Industries Council, the Creative Industries Sector Vision published today sets out shared ambitions to build on that success and maximise the growth of the creative industries by £50 […]
Over 25,000 long term ill and disabled people supported into work with £58m boost
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Mel Stride MP, confirmed the expansion of a programme which provides employment support to people with mild to moderate mental or physical health conditions who are out of work or need support to stay in work. Recognising employment as an important driver of health and wellbeing, healthcare […]
TfL and London Councils progress plans to further improve lorry safety in London
Transport for London and London Councils are moving forward with plans to improve road safety in London by making changes to London’s pioneering Direct Vision Standard (DVS) based HGV safety permit scheme, following the decision made by London Councils Transport and Environment Committee. London’s HGV safety permit scheme, first introduced in 2019, requires all operators […]
Mayor launches new review harnessing technology to help London tackle climate threat
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has commissioned an independent review into London’s preparedness to deal with the potentially devastating impacts of the climate emergency. The London Climate Resilience Review will explore how London can harness technology – including AI – to better adapt to, and prepare for, the impacts of a changing climate and future-proof […]
Mayor announces new £10m funding boost to ensure an unprecedented 100,000 young Londoners have mentor by end of 2024
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced he is investing a further £10 million to support mentoring organisations in London to deliver on his manifesto commitment to provide a mentor for 100,000 young Londoners most in need of support. This announcement of major new investment builds on the £24m already invested by the Mayor […]
Temporary Closure of Kentish Town Station
Kentish Town Tube station will be temporarily closed starting from Monday 26th June for approximately 12 months. During this closure, Transport for London (TfL) will replace the old escalators with new, high-performing ones. The current escalators have caused disruptions due to their poor performance. By installing new escalators, we aim to significantly improve reliability and […]
Mobile phones and Wi-Fi underground
Uninterrupted 5G mobile coverage will be rolled out to all underground station ticket halls, platforms and tunnels on the Tube and Elizabeth line networks by late 2024. Customers can then send and receive calls and texts, surf the Web, or scroll through social media feeds without losing the connection when going from above ground to […]
Double win for Veolia at the 2023 Awards for Excellence
Resource management specialist, Veolia UK, took home two prestigious awards at the 20th anniversary of the Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management for its commitment to driving forward ecological transformation through circular economy models and its initiatives to keep their colleagues safe. The awards, which took place on 11 May, saw Veolia pick […]
UK strengthens pledge to end plastic pollution by 2040
The UK, alongside 52 other members of the High Ambition Coalition (HAC) to End Plastic Pollution, has signed a far-reaching Ministerial Statement, calling for an ambitious global plastic pollution treaty to tackle plastic pollution and protect the marine environment. Read the full story
Tree pit gardening advice
Planting in tree pits is a community-led activity which has many positive aspects on both health and the wider community. Westminster Council have provided advice on how to plant tree pits to improve the appearance of streets, bring benefits to biodiversity and potentially deter dumping, vandalism and other anti-social behaviour. Read the full story
