Thousands of commuters across London will see their travel costs reduced by over a third and journey times massively reduced from today (24th May) as the Elizabeth line officially opens to the public. Thanks to £9bn of Government investment, almost half of the project’s total
The Food Foundation is launching an online portal to share the experiences of people struggling to survive Britain’s cost of living crisis. Breadline Voices Breadline Voices, a new series from The Food Foundation, features powerful case studies highlighting the grim reality facing millions of families
The annual Festival of Communities celebrates everything that makes east London a fantastic place to live and work. Hosted by Queen Mary University of London and Tower Hamlets community groups and organisations, the festival allows visitors to engage with exciting research through games, sports, crafts
In today’s business world, it’s more important than ever to keep up with the latest innovations and technologies. Small businesses that don’t embrace new ideas and changes tend to get left behind, which is why it’s crucial to always be on the lookout for new
New research has revealed that lone renters in London spend on average two-thirds of their income on living essentials – not including food. According to the ONS, (Source) a property is deemed affordable if a household spends 30% or less of their income on rent
London is considered the bike theft capital of the world with an estimated 400 bike thefts a week – yet more than 60,000 Londoners find themselves waiting for a bike hangar space. Research released by Fare City found that 17 London boroughs charge more for
To celebrate this year’s Platinum Jubilee, UK pub operator Greene King will add an extra special cocktail to its city centre and town pub menus for the weekend. The ‘Queen’s Tipple’ is a resurrection of the classic French aperitif the Zaza, a mixture of Dubonnet
From 21-26 May 2022 British Council, Heritage Foundation Pakistan, INTBAU and BRAC University are bringing together a group of female students from Bangladesh, Pakistan and the UK to build two low-tech, low-carbon structures on Granary Square, King’s Cross which will highlight the central role of
Research by a Kingston University economist has provided fresh evidence for Bitcoin being a safe haven for finance during a nation’s economic crisis. The cryptocurrency proves volatile during a global crisis, however, as seen during the Covid-19 pandemic. Economists widely agree that Bitcoin exhibits features
Two award-winning country parks in the south-east are getting into the jubilee spirit. Picturesque Capstone Farm Country Park and Riverside Country Park in Medway will host family-friendly celebrations to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee. This year Her Majesty The Queen has become the first British