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London funding shortfall puts 2,700 Met Police jobs at risk
Britain’s largest force plans for major cuts to staff and services if budget negotiations failWorld - Financial Times - 9 hours ago -
New Lord Mayor to push pension funds to invest more in London-listed companies
Alastair King takes office in the Square Mile on Friday and says measure necessary to boost stock marketWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Qatari agents used bribes and threats to sink ‘terror funding’ case, UK court told
Lawyer for Syrians who sued Doha Bank alleges kidnap threats and tracking devices used to thwart his clients’ case. Agents working for Qatar threatened witnesses and issued bribes to thwart an ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Getting to Know ‘Black London’
Nigerian cuisine with a twist, live reggae and a bustling market: Here’s where — and how — to experience the British capital’s vibrant and multifaceted Black communities.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 21 -
Thousands of farmers protest against inheritance tax changes
There has been outcry from many farmers after changes to inheritance tax for farms announced in the Budget.Top stories - BBC News - November 19 -
Power and antiquity collide in the City of London
The financial district’s new lord mayor sees himself as ‘cheerleader-in-chief’ for the sectorWorld - Financial Times - November 21 -
850-Year-Old Smithfield Meat Market in London to Close
The historic site in Britain’s capital has been a market for centuries. The local authority voted this week to close it.Business - The New York Times - Yesterday -
The gloom about the London market is overdone
Stripping out US tech giants significantly reduces the liquidity gap between London and New York stock exchangesBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
More toilets will take 'worry' out of London travel
Billie Nicholls, who has ulcerative colitis, says some people don't have the luxury of waiting.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
Obsessed with: unearthing London’s best autumn-truffle dishes
It isn’t hard to sniff out the delicacy in the capital’s restaurants right now. But here are six places that take it to the next levelWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
Six of the hottest tickets for the London Jazz Festival
Pat Metheny opens a heavyweight bill, plus sets from Keyon Harrold and Kenny BarronWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
How ‘Blitz’ Recreates War-Torn London
Steve McQueen’s latest film, set in 1940 during Germany’s bombardment of the British capital, draws extensively from contemporary photos, and much of it was shot outside London.Top stories - The New York Times - November 5 -
American voters in London pitch competing visions of US
More than 4,000 miles from home, small groups of Democratic and Republican voters in the British capital gathered within 2 miles of each other to witness what both sides have framed as one of -- if ...Top stories - ABC News - November 6 -
Chelsea, Arsenal draw in lively London derby
Chelsea and Arsenal shared the spoils in a tense and at times bruising 1-1 battle on Sunday, keeping the London sides level in the Premier League.Sports - ESPN - November 10 -
London bus crashes are the result of an unsafe model
Individual tragedies indicate a systemic problem that Whitehall needs to look at fastBusiness - Financial Times - November 15 -
'London-style' bus services promised for England with £1bn boost
The Department for Transport says funding will be allocated based on levels of deprivation and population.Top stories - BBC News - November 17 -
London becomes Emerald City for Wicked premiere
Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Jeff Goldbum were among those to brave the rainy weather for the premiere.Top stories - BBC News - November 18 -
Thousands of farmers protest in London against tax changes
Union leader tells rally inheritance tax reforms are ‘kick in the teeth’ for the struggling sectorWorld - Financial Times - November 19 -
Tokyo Metro brought in to run London’s Elizabeth Line
Japanese subway operator is part of consortium that will take over from Hong Kong’s MTRWorld - Financial Times - November 20 -
London drives surge in UK rental costs
Rents soar in October on back of high demand and pre-Budget landlord salesWorld - Financial Times - November 20 -
'Suspicious package' found outside US Embassy in London
A suspicious package was discovered outside the United States embassy in London on Friday morning, police said.Top stories - ABC News - November 22 -
Man charged in bomb hoax at US Embassy in London
A man was charged in connection with last week’s bomb hoax outside the U.S. Embassy in London, authorities from the U.K. said Monday. Daniel Parmenter, 43, was charged and taken into custody ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
City of London votes to close Smithfield meat market
Plans to move trading halls to a new, modern facility in Dagenham were shelved earlier this monthWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Can Slaughter and May survive London’s US invasion?
The elite British law firm, known for its blue-chip clients, has bet the future on cultureWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Five in hospital after north London takeaway blaze
Around 100 firefighters spent over four hours to get the blaze on Seven Sisters Road under control.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Smithfield: last orders for London’s historic meat market
Butchers mourn closure of market at heart of the UK capital’s food trade for 900 yearsWorld - Financial Times - 19 hours ago -
Levellr raises funds for tools to manage Discord communities
Levellr has raised $1.75 million for its community management and insights tools used by companies to manage Discord communities.Tech - VentureBeat - November 1 -
Trump wins tip scales for GOP on government funding
Republican electoral wins in both the presidential race and the Senate are changing the game on government funding, as Congress braces for a battle over federal spending when lawmakers return next ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
How Thames Water became a battleground for hedge funds
Rival groups of bondholders are vying to extend loans to the troubled UK utilityBusiness - Financial Times - November 10 -
Fund manager Terry Smith’s pay falls to £28mn
Stockpicker’s investment firm Fundsmith weighed down by his decision to shun chipmaker NvidiaBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
Morning Report — Congress starts the funding sprint
In today’s issue: Congress is back in town. Lawmakers begin their lame-duck session today and are facing a Dec. 20 funding deadline ahead of the holidays and the swearing in of the 119th Congress ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Pharmacies vote to cut opening hours in funding protest
Pharmacists in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to reduce opening hours and stop home deliveries.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
EU governments struggle to fund green transition
Investors in Czech solar parks threaten to sue Prague over planned cuts to subsidies for photovoltaic installationsWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
Britain’s bold plan to create super funds
The case for consolidating the UK’s sprawling pension arsenal is strongBusiness - Financial Times - November 14 -
The undercover hedge funds financing activist short sellers
When Wall Street’s self-styled financial detectives allege malfeasance, these silent partners stand to reap the benefitsBusiness - Financial Times - November 15