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London tourism tax capped at 5%, BBC understands
London's proposed tourism levy will be capped at 5% of accommodation costs, the BBC understands. This follows government plans to grant mayors powers to introduce such a tax, with potential implementation by March 2028.
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Projects · LondonLondon Mayoral Election Set for May 2028
Londoners will head to the polls on 4 May 2028 for the next Mayoral election. The vote will also determine the composition of the London Assembly, with candidates from various parties beginning to emerge.
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Notting Hill Carnival boosts steward numbers and CCTV
More than 3,000 stewards will patrol this year's Notting Hill Carnival, double the usual figure. An additional £4.6m grant from City Hall is funding enhanced safety measures, including a significant increase in CCTV cameras and warning signs.
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Fares & Tickets · LondonTfL fare evasion losses reach £211m as hidden 10% cut revealed
Transport for London’s annual fare evasion losses may reach £211 million, £21 million more than the £190 million figure it publishes, after a 10% reduction to account for incomplete data. TfL aims to cut evasion from 3.5% to 1.5% by 2031 but has never released its confidence assessment.
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Buses & Trams · LondonTransport UK docks Barnet bus driver pay after 34°C heat refusal
A Transport UK bus driver in Barnet was docked 90 minutes’ pay after refusing to drive a bus with broken air conditioning when temperatures reached 34°C. The company said the cab was safe, but the Mayor of London had previously promised no penalties for heat-related refusals.
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