Despite over 100 arrests and increased police presence during Operation Baselife, critics argue that the high-profile measures fail to address the deeper societal issues behind rising street crime in London’s West End, raising questions about long-term solutions amid seasonal pressures. From early November, the Metropolitan Police launched a heavily orchestrated crackdown in London’s West End, culminating in over 100 arrests within just one week. Dubbed Operation Baselife, this show of force saw more than 100 additional officers deployed from November 3, ostensibly to combat the rising tide of shoplifting, phone theft, antisocial behaviour, and other petty street-level crimes that plague…
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Transport for London’s proposed £1.6 billion extension of the Docklands Light Railway to Thamesmead faces criticism for its high costs, uncertain funding, and questionable necessity, highlighting ongoing debates about infrastructure priorities in London. Transport for London (TfL) has launched early market engagement for what can only be described as yet…
The Barclay family’s ownership of The Very Group, a leading UK online retailer, is set to end as US private equity firm Carlyle Group prepares to take over after decades of family control amid a series of asset sales and financial challenges. The Barclay family, once among the richest in…
Partner Robotics, a rising star in construction automation, has raised close to 100 million yuan in funding to expand its advanced tile laying and line marking robots across international markets, addressing labour shortages and boosting efficiency. Partner Robotics, a construction robotics startup founded in 2023 by Wang Kecheng, the former…
Insurers are shifting their focus from cyber risks to emerging AI-related liabilities in professional services, demanding stricter governance frameworks as firms adopt AI tools amid regulatory and security challenges. Last month, visits to professional indemnity insurers in London revealed a significant shift in their focus, from cyber risks to the…
A driver has racked up over £107,000 in unpaid ULEZ and Congestion Charge fines, highlighting mounting enforcement challenges for TfL amid efforts to curb pollution and traffic congestion in London. Transport for London (TfL) has revealed that one individual owes an extraordinary £107,980 in unpaid fines accrued from Ultra Low…
HM Revenue & Customs launches an investigation into Ayanda Capital over potential tax underpayments linked to a £255 million Covid-19 protective equipment contract, as the government faces ongoing controversy over the use of fast-track procurement processes during the pandemic. An investment company that secured a £255 million contract for supplying…
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Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange, partners with London-based Fasanara Capital to fuse traditional finance expertise with blockchain innovation, aiming to redefine liquidity, tokenisation, and on-chain finance for global markets. Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has formed a strategic partnership with Fasanara Capital, a fintech investment firm based…
A wheelchair user in West Norwood claims she was forced off a bus after two mothers refused to fold their buggies in the designated priority space, highlighting ongoing challenges with enforcing accessibility rules on public transport. Maria, a wheelchair user from West Norwood, London, has spoken out after being heckled…
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to prioritise genuine green investment in the upcoming Labour budget, warning that lack of confidence and clarity from the government could undermine public trust and hinder climate goals amid rising economic and environmental pressures. London Mayor Sadiq Khan has publicly…
A brave LNER rail employee is fighting for life after intervening to prevent further injuries in a mass stabbing on a Doncaster to London King’s Cross service, prompting praise for frontline staff amid ongoing investigations. A “heroic” member of the LNER rail staff remains in a life-threatening condition after bravely…
Leading radiographers warn that unqualified operators in private clinics pose serious health risks to mothers and babies, calling for stricter regulation and registered sonographer titles amid alarming misdiagnoses and safety failures. Leading radiographers have raised serious concerns about the safety of high street clinics offering baby scans without qualified specialists,…
Water companies in the UK face increased pressure to mitigate ‘forever chemicals’ as regulators enforce new notices aiming to address rising levels of PFAS in drinking water sources affecting millions, amidst technological and regulatory challenges. Water companies in the UK have been ordered to address harmful levels of per- and…
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