Sadiq Khan said: “We have just reached agreement with the Government on a funding package to allow TfL to run public transport safely in London for the next four and a half months. This was necessary because Covid-19 has had a catastrophic impact on TfL’s finances – as it has on every transport provider in the UK. “I want to […]
Read morePublic transport challenges mean one of the world’s largest car-free zones will be created in central London as Congestion Charge and ULEZ reinstated and strengthened as part of Government funding deal . ‘Monumental’ effort required from all Londoners to enable social distancing on public transport as lockdown is eased . Car-free streets set to enable millions of journeys to be […]
Read moreInteresting article in the Guardian which details how the Government were told 2 years ago about the risk to care homes posed by a pandemic.
Read morehttps://www.standard.co.uk/comment/letters/the-reader-our-firefighters-have-stepped-up-value-their-role-a4439581.html The London Fire Brigade rightly reminds us that its 5,000 staff deal with “more than just fires”. This has never been truer than during this coronavirus pandemic. We must pay tribute to our firefighters who have stepped up to drive ambulances, fit masks for medics and deliver supplies. They have also dealt with coronavirus deaths in the community. All this […]
Read moreDear Editor, It has been positive to see the Government recently pledge £76 million to support domestic and sexual abuse survivors, following the lobbying efforts of campaigners, charities and politicians. City Hall has also stepped in and invested a further £1.5 million to ensure those fleeing violent homes can reach safe accommodation. However, with the tragic and sharp increase in […]
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