While ongoing polls and the latest talking points add drama and sway opinion during elections in the United States, the bookmakers are always tasked with looking beyond the contemporary and towards the outright conclusion. This is why so many people turn to the expertly devised
As some lockdown restrictions are lifted in parks and green spaces, London boroughs are working closely with partners to ensure people can enjoy London’s world-renowned open spaces safely. From today [Wednesday] people may now exercise outdoors as much as they wish and spend unlimited time
Richmond upon Thames is set to have new boundaries for its council wards. These will make sure the arrangements for council elections stay fair. The Local Government Boundary Commission is the independent body that draws these boundaries. It reviews councils to make sure councillors represent
On Wednesday 8th April 2020, it was announced by Chancellor, Rishni Sunak that the Government will pledge £750 million to support charitable organisations and vulnerable groups that require immediate emergency funding. Sunak announced £750m of funding for the charity sector, £370m of which will support
Pay supermarket workers in the capital the London Living Wage Liberal Democrat candidate for Mayor of London, Siobhan Benita, is calling on supermarkets to pay workers the London Living Wage. Many retail workers, including at supermarkets, earn the minimum wage, which falls below the real
GMB LONDON CALL ON BAKKAVOR MANAGEMENT TO RADICALLY REORGANIZE PRODUCTION METHODS AND SCHEDULES TO MAKE LONDON FOOD PLANTS COMPLIANT WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The health emergency will last for some time so there is no alternative for the safety of the workforce
GMB LONDON CALL ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYERS TO SPELL OUT HOW REFUSE SERVICES STAFF CAN SAFELY PROVIDE AN ESSENTIAL SERVICE WHILE MEETING SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS Despite yesterday’s new social distancing and the lock down measures members in refuse crews are been instructed to carry on
London Councils has welcomed the government announcement that Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates will be increased to 30% of local market rents as part of its response to the coronavirus pandemic. A London Councils spokesperson said: “The government has made the right call. Raising Local
In the face of serious coronavirus pressures across the capital, London Councils has declared its resolute support for the charities funded through its Grants Programme. The cross-party group, which administers annual grants totalling more than £6 million on behalf of the 32 boroughs and the
The world has been plunged into sudden uncertainty as a result of coronavirus, and the likelihood of a recession looms as markets reel, production drops and stock markets turn from bull to bear. The health crisis aside, there are serious financial issues that coronavirus has