London was today finally placed on the national coronavirus watchlist after seeing a spike in cases, it was claimed. Formal confirmation of the decision to escalate the response to the capital’s crisis is expected to be announced later by Public Health England. Dozens of areas across England which have seen Covid-19 infection rates spiral are … Read more
London is thought to be on the brink of a localised lockdown — but official figures show the outbreak may finally be slowing down, despite hospital admissions for coronavirus having tripled in a fortnight and public health chiefs warning of a ‘rising tide’ of the virus in the capital. During a behind-closed-doors briefing this week, … Read more
‘I do what I do for Liverpool as much as anywhere – this is bigger than football’: Marcus Rashford thanks London mayor and Liverpool fan Sadiq Khan for a letter of support to the Manchester United star on his campaign to end child food poverty Marcus Rashford has received a letter from London’s mayor Sadiq … Read more
First class FAIL! Parcels and letters are stuck in limbo as new London cycle lane stops Royal Mail van from reaching Post Office – as latest anti-car scheme leaves hundreds without post Balham Post Office in South London was unable to receive parcels today Royal Mail van unable to reach Post Office due to a … Read more
Sadiq Khan tried to burnish his green credentials today by cycling to work – but was closely followed by a gas-guzzling Range Rover. The Mayor of London and members of his security team mounted £3,000 electric bikes which were delivered to his house in a VW transit van this morning. Some of his protection detail … Read more
Sadiq Khan today said he wants face masks worn in all London’s public spaces in a 15-point coronavirus crackdown he thrashed out with council leaders. The Mayor of London has urged ministers to impose a 10pm curfew on all pubs and restaurants throughout the capital in a bid to ‘reduce the amount of hours people … Read more
Covid infection rates in 20 London boroughs are higher than areas of England already hit by restrictions, new data revealed today, as Sadiq Khan met council leaders to demand a new lockdown and rush hour traffic dropped five percent. Public Health England’s most recent watchlist shows the authority in England with the lowest case rate … Read more
London mayor Sadiq Khan is reportedly pressing for new coronavirus restrictions for the capital on Monday, including a 10pm pub curfew. Mayoral sources said the city was catching up with disease hotspots in the North West and North East of England, which have been placed under new controls. While data from only a few days … Read more
Sadiq Khan has cancelled New Year’s Eve celebrations in London as he confirmed there will be ‘no fireworks’ and ‘nothing happening’ on December 31. The Mayor of London explained the display, which typically takes place near the London Eye, will not go ahead as ‘we can’t afford’ to have large numbers of people congregating amid … Read more
Sadiq Khan was heckled by London black cab drivers outside City Hall to shouts ‘of Destroyer of London’ today as the Mayor’s war on motorists sabotages the capital’s route to recovery. Video shows Mr Khan walking to his office to the backdrop of angry London black cab drivers as a furious crowd gathered outside City … Read more