Coronation weekend celebrations that will bring communities together announced
The Coronation will take place on the morning of Saturday, May 6 at Westminster Abbey, London. Tens of thousands of people are expected to visit the capital city to experience this unique and historic occasion, with millions more watching from home, across the UK and around the globe. Read the full story
Business Secretary warns energy suppliers to end mistreatment of customers
Business and Energy Secretary Grant Shapps has pledged to crack down on the mistreatment of energy users by suppliers, following reports showing some are doing nowhere near enough to support vulnerable customers. He has written to energy suppliers calling on them to stop the harmful and anxiety inducing practice of forcibly moving consumers over to […]
Changes to fares and to the 60+ London Oyster photocard (60+) and Older Persons’ Freedom Pass concession
In December 2021, the Mayor outlined a number of fares proposals which he was having to explore in order to generate income to comply with the funding conditions agreed by Transport for London (TfL) with the government. Having carefully considered an equality impact assessment, and stakeholder feedback, the Mayor has confirmed that the temporary travel […]
New plan for smart electric vehicle (EV) charging could save consumers up to £1000 a year
Electric vehicle consumers are set to benefit from lower energy bills and cheaper motoring thanks to a landmark plan to unlock the potential of smart electric vehicle charging. The Electric Vehicle Smart Charging Action Plan, published by the government and Ofgem, sets out steps being taken to seize on the significant potential of smart charging and […]
New campaign encourages customers to look out for sexual harassment and support others on public transport
Transport for London, in partnership with the Rail Delivery Group, British Transport Police, Metropolitan Police Service, and the City of London Police have launched a new campaign to encourage a culture of active bystanders on public transport. Through the campaign, TfL hopes to inspire Londoners to look out for others by learning to recognise the signs […]
M&S to create 3,400 jobs as it opens new stores
Marks & Spencer has said it will create 3,400 jobs across Britain as part of plans to revamp its stores. It plans to open eight “full-line” stores in the next year. Seven of the eight shops will be relocations, of which five will be at former sites of Debenhams. Read the full story
Fresh investment by Mayor to tackle violent drug gangs and safeguard young Londoners vulnerable to exploitation
More than £7million will be spent tackling drugs supply lines that are inextricably linked to violence across the country under fresh proposals announced by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. The new fund will see a new intensive and whole system approach to tackling drug misuse, with enhanced links into treatment and recovery services combined with […]
UK and United Arab Emirates agree to boost energy security and unlock investment
The UK and UAE governments have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which will help facilitate the sharing of technical knowledge, advice, skills, and expertise, opening up new avenues for cooperation on energy and climate, while boosting jobs and investment in the UK. Read the full story
Millions of customers benefit as Open Banking reaches milestone
The 6 largest banking providers in the UK have implemented fully the standards required by the CMA to deliver Open Banking, helping provide innovative services to millions of account holders, securely. The substantive completion of the Roadmap signals the start of a new phase for Open Banking. Read the full story
Far-reaching ban on single-use plastics in England
A range of polluting single-use plastics will be banned in England, Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey has announced. The ban will include single-use plastic plates, trays, bowls, cutlery, balloon sticks, and certain types of polystyrene cups and food containers. This ban will be introduced from October 2023, allowing businesses time to prepare. Read the full story
