What are the Tier 3 rules? Indoor entertainment venues such as cinemas, theatres and bowling alleys must close; Pubs, restaurants and cafes must close except for takeaway; Shops and hairdressers and salons will be allowed to remain open; Groups of six will be allowed to meet outdoors only; Crowds at live events will be banned; … Read more
Ministers could bring forward a decision to plunge millions of Londoners into Tier 3 to today as coronavirus cases in the capital soar ‘off the chart’. In a move that could devastate businesses just days before Christmas, the city could see its hospitality and culture sectors closed down, with shoppers from Tier 2 zones outside … Read more
Partisan cyclists have threatened to go to war with the council ripping out Kensington’s hated cycle lane and could challenge the ‘unreasonable’ decision at the High Court, it was revealed today. Extinction Rebellion is also not ruling out a second protest to save it after they stopped labourers pulling out bollards by glueing themselves to their van. … Read more
Sadiq Khan has said he will charge non-Londoners £3.50 to drive into the capital unless he is allowed to keep the £500million raised from London drivers in car tax. The Mayor said it was unfair the vehicle excise duty, which is collected from drivers in the city, is spent mostly elsewhere. He suggested a scheme like … Read more
Venues across the Capital will host ‘counterfeit countdowns’ on New Year’s Eve in a bid to entice customers out and beat coronavirus restrictions. Landlords, hoteliers and casino bosses will ring in 2021 as early as 10am on December 31 so that punters can make it home in time for the 10pm Covid curfew. But the … Read more
London’s Covid-19 infection rate is now higher than more than two dozen areas currently stuck under Tier Three restrictions, official data revealed today after Matt Hancock warned the capital is on the verge of being plunged into the toughest measures before Christmas. Department of Health statistics show the city recorded 169.2 cases of coronavirus per 100,000 … Read more
Matt Hancock today hinted that London is on the verge of being plunged into Tier Three, as official figures show daily coronavirus infections in the capital are now higher than before England’s blanket lockdown. Asked whether the capital is in danger of being upgraded next week, the Health Secretary pointed to rising cases as he pleaded with … Read more
Sadiq Khan’s Labour deputy mayor appears to eat his EAR WAX in front of ‘disgusted’ viewers during live public meeting Jules Pipe, 55, was seen using end of hinged arms on glasses to scoop out gunk Deputy Mayor then appeared to sniff ear wax before licking it while on camera One viewer said Sadiq Khan … Read more
Councillors today vowed not to bring back bollards on Kensington’s hated cycle lane despite Mayor Sadiq Khan‘s threat to take control of the road – as Extinction Rebellion threatened a second protest to save it. Work to remove the plastic barriers continued last night and the westbound route it now clear, a day after labourers … Read more
Prince Charles and Camilla appeared in high spirits while visiting a theatre and a nightclub in London today as the city reopens after the second Covid-19 lockdown. The Prince of Wales, 72, used the traditional namaste greeting as he and the Duchess of Cornwall, 73, visited Soho Theatre to celebrate the capital’s night economy. The … Read more