Cycle lanes blamed as London becomes world’s most congested city
An increase in cycle lanes during the coronavirus pandemic contributed to London becoming the world’s most congested city, according to new analysis.
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December 6, 2021 Huge fire erupts in London – 15 engines and 100 firefighters rush to scene
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said all of a single storey workshop is alight. The Brigade’s 999 Control Officers received dozens of calls in relation to the blaze. Fire crews from six stations and several other nearby ones have rushed to the scene. It is not yet known what caused the fire.
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December 5, 2021 Energy watchdog warns of enforcement action over Storm Arwen response
Energy network operators that failed to restore power to homes quickly enough following Storm Arwen face enforcement action, a watchdog has warned.
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December 4, 2021 Microchip your cats or pay £500 fine, owners warned under new rules
Cat owners must microchip their pets or face a £500 fine, under new government rules unveiled on Saturday.
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December 3, 2021 Staff absences having ‘massive impact’ on pupils in England say head teachers
Teacher absences are the biggest barrier to children recovering the learning lost during the pandemic, according to head teachers in England, as new data showed that shortages in key subjects such as physics are becoming worse.
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December 1, 2021 London rises up ranks of most expensive cities as Paris loses top spot
London has climbed the rankings of the world’s most expensive cities to hit its highest point in years as Paris is knocked off the top spot.
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November 30, 2021 BP plans large-scale green hydrogen project in UK
(Reuters) – BP said on Monday it plans to set up a large-scale green hydrogen production plant in northeast England, generated with wind, water and solar energy to aid Britain’s move away from fossil fuels.
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November 30, 2021 The London Underground station with more steps than Covent Garden
When it comes to your daily commute, which person are you? Do you head straight to the lift, go up the escalator or brave the stairs?
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November 29, 2021 UK calls meeting of G7 health ministers to discuss Omicron COVID variant as third case found in Britain
The UK has called an “urgent” meeting of G7 health ministers on Monday to discuss the Omicron COVID variant – after a third infected person was found in Britain.
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November 29, 2021 Covid booster rollout could be rapidly expanded to tackle Omicron
The Covid booster vaccination scheme could be significantly expanded as early as Monday as ministers try to combat the seemingly inevitable spread of the Omicron variant, with secondary school pupils being told to wear masks in communal areas.
