Full list of the 114 HSBC banks set to close from April 2023
More than 100 banks are set to be closed by HSBC next year in the face of declining footfall. The banking giant will shut 114 of its branches across the UK from April. Read the full story
RMT union rejects offer to stop Christmas walkouts
Talks aimed at averting train strikes before Christmas are expected to continue after the RMT union rejected an initial offer by the group representing train companies. Read the full story
TfL publishes new draft Business Plan to support London’s recovery from the pandemic and progress towards building a better, greener and fairer city for all
Transport for London has published its latest Business Plan, which sets out how it will support London’s economic recovery and become the green heartbeat of London whilst achieving operational financial sustainability by 2023/24. It charts how, across the next three and a half years, TfL will play a key role in improving air quality and […]
TfL launches major new challenge to find innovative ways of making roads safer and more efficient
Transport for London has launched a major new innovation challenge, RoadLab 2.0, and will be looking to work with the private sector to develop new ways of tackling some of the issues caused by roadworks for construction and utilities work. The programme is being funded by TfL’s Lane Rental Scheme, which charges utility companies and TfL […]
Water company fines to be channelled into environmental improvements
Money from fines handed out to water companies that pollute our rivers and seas will be re-invested in schemes that benefit our natural environment, under new government plans. Read the full story
Economic value of the UK’s individual trees revealed for first time
The economic value of individual trees planted outside of our forests and woodlands has been revealed for the first time at £3.8 billion. The figures are revealed in a new groundbreaking study published by Forest Research and Defra as part of National Tree Week. Read the full story
Business Secretary launches review to prevent small firms from being ripped off by larger companies
Business Secretary Grant Shapps has announced a comprehensive review into tackling late payments for small businesses, while urging large companies to pay their smaller suppliers promptly. Small businesses routinely spend significant time and resources chasing late payments from businesses they supply which can lead to cash flow problems, putting their firms at risk and preventing […]
Confirmed dates for London Underground, London bus, National Rail and Eurostar train strikes in December 2022
More strikes are planned for December as workers and transport companies struggle to come to an agreement over pay and working conditions. Walk-outs are scheduled to take place across a number of days that are likely to affect Londoners looking to travel on trains, buses and the Tube both within the city and to other […]
Millions of Britons to be able to request flexible working on day one of employment
Millions of employees will be able to request flexible working from day one of their employment, under new government plans to make flexible working the default. Read the full story
New EHRC commissioners appointed
Minister for Women and Equalities, and Trade Secretary, Kemi Badenoch MP, has appointed two new Commissioners to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Board. Read the full story
