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London Councils warns that skyrocketing homelessness in the capital is “pushing boroughs to the brink”, with unsustainable pressure on local services and budgets. The cross-party group has welcomed a new…

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EE and Netflix launch exclusive Squid Game 2 experience at the EE Studio in Westfield White City this weekend   https://londonlovesbusiness.com/ee-and-netflix-launch-exclusive-squid-game-2-experience-at-the-ee-studio-in-westfield-white-city-this-weekend/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 07:58:41 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=188795

EE is partnering with Netflix to bring the thrilling world of Squid Game 2 to life in Westfield White City from this Friday 17th January and throughout the weekend. In…

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Regent Street evacuated amid a ‘bomb threat’ https://londonlovesbusiness.com/regent-street-evacuated-amid-a-bomb-threat/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 14:27:11 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=188336

Regent Street in London has been evacuated over a “bomb threat” and police are warning people to “stay away.” There has been a large police response with cordons in place…

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TfL announces when the Silvertown Tunnel will open https://londonlovesbusiness.com/tfl-announces-when-the-silvertown-tunnel-will-open/ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:24:07 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=188149

Transport for London (TfL) and Riverlinx Limited, the consortium designing, building, operating and maintaining the new tunnel, has confirmed on Monday that the Silvertown Tunnel is planned to open on…

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London welcomes 2025 with biggest-ever lighting, animation and fireworks display https://londonlovesbusiness.com/london-welcomes-2025-with-biggest-ever-lighting-animation-and-fireworks-display/ Wed, 01 Jan 2025 14:59:00 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=187889

London has celebrated the arrival of 2025 with a spectacular fireworks display organised by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. The annual showstopper saw around 100,000 ticketholders unite on the…

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London councils ‘finances ‘stuck in survival mode’ and responds to provisional Local government finance settlement https://londonlovesbusiness.com/london-councils-finances-stuck-in-survival-mode-and-responds-to-provisional-local-government-finance-settlement/ Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:22:32 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=187204

London Councils has warned that London borough finances will be “stuck in survival mode” next year, as ministers unveiled the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement for 2025-26. While welcoming the…

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Mayor announces £300,000 of funding for Crisis to extend accommodation for rough sleepers throughout January  https://londonlovesbusiness.com/mayor-announces-300000-of-funding-for-crisis-to-extend-accommodation-for-rough-sleepers-throughout-january/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 06:05:44 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=187125

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, today announced he alongside the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government is providing £300,000 to homelessness charities Crisis and St Mungo’s, supporting them…

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Hail this hot-pink cab in London and your ride will be free https://londonlovesbusiness.com/hail-this-hot-pink-cab-in-london-and-your-ride-will-be-free/ Tue, 17 Dec 2024 07:56:22 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=186993

On Thursday, 19 December, Carmoola, the digital car finance company, is sending a bright pink, electric cab – driven by experienced London cabbie and ‘The Knowledge of London’ examiner, Nicola…

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London boroughs welcome devolution plans as ‘golden opportunity’ to formalise collaboration with Mayor https://londonlovesbusiness.com/london-boroughs-welcome-devolution-plans-as-golden-opportunity-to-formalise-collaboration-with-mayor/ Tue, 17 Dec 2024 06:24:52 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=187004

Responding to the launch of the English Devolution white paper, London Councils has welcomed the government’s commitment to devolving more powers and funding to the capital. With London’s devolution settlement…

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Privately held London & South East firms optimistic about 2025 despite challenges https://londonlovesbusiness.com/privately-held-london-south-east-firms-optimistic-about-2025-despite-challenges/ Mon, 16 Dec 2024 09:08:00 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=186902

Almost nine in every 10 (88%) private business owners in London and the South East are confident of delivering growth in 2025, according to KPMG UK’s first ever Private Enterprise…

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