Growing up in London City, Shaneka Knight has seen gentrification take a grip on the city. Her experiences as a child in the Barbican are as she says ‘what set off her Sociological Imagination’ and set her on the path of social activism. In this
The CMA has provisionally found extensive competition concerns as part of its in-depth investigation of the proposed merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda. At this stage in its Phase 2 investigation, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that the proposed deal could lead to
London Councils has appointed two borough leaders new roles on its executive. Cllr Georgia Gould, Leader of Camden Council, has been appointed deputy chair of London Councils. She continues in her role as executive member for skills and employment. Cllr Jas Athwal, Leader of Redbridge
Bedfont Scientific Ltd., who has specialised in the design and manufacture of breath analysis medical devices for over 40 years, was named Exporter of the Year at the South East Health Technology Alliance Awards on 11th February 2019. This is the 2nd regional award that
The Home Secretary has this week visited 2 police hubs to see how law enforcement is preparing for the possibility of leaving the European Union without a deal. Sajid Javid was given a tour of the International Crime and Coordination Centre (ICCC), a unit recently
Nicholas Taylor, a famed city lawyer of Healys LLP was this week named as an ambassador of children’s charity The Starr Trust. Family run Starr Trust is an independent charity which supports young people aged 10 –18. The Starr Trust supports young persons through financial grants
Pompom the fat cat from Harrow in Middlesex won’t be asked to join the cheering squad any time soon! This gigantic ball of fur is more likely to be found sleeping or eating than jumping in the air. Pompom weighs in at hefty 21lb 5oz
Two new neighbourhoods will be built at London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park following a funding injection from Homes England, the government’s housing delivery agency. More than 1,500 new homes, including 450 affordable homes, will be created across the two communities, which will be known as
On the 16th March The School of Life are hosting a one-day festival of lectures, games and group discussion about learning to love at every stage where Alain de Botton (founder of The School of Life) and Raul Aparici (faculty lead) will be speaking. As
MBNA Thames Clippers’ Venus Clipper is lowered into the water for the first time at Wight Shipyward Co in East Cowes, she will now undergo a series of system tests and sea trials, before making her way by sea from the Isle of Wight to