Over quarter of London schools forced to make budget cuts this year over lack of funding

Over a quarter of all London schools have been forced to make budget cuts this year amid a lack of funding, a new survey has revealed. Research published today by the National... Read more »
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Second largest shareholder in online travel company On The Beach cuts stake

The second largest shareholder in Manchester-headquartered online travel company On the Beach Group has lowered its stake to lower than 5%. M&G plc, a worldwide funding supervisor headquartered in London, had beforehand... Read more »

Covid blamed for threat of services cuts in Tower Hamlets

More services in Tower Hamlets might be in danger after years of cuts as a result of of large public spending to struggle the Covid pandemic, researchers have warned.  Costs of tackling the disaster,... Read more »

Vast staff cuts imminent at V&A, insiders say | Art and design

Vast cuts at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) are feared to be imminent, with curators and conservators within the line of fireside, the Guardian understands. Details of the museum’s “restoration technique”... Read more »
London bus drivers to go on strike over wage cuts

London bus drivers to go on strike over wage cuts

London bus drivers fear their pay will be cut by over £2,000 a year, and plan to strike in a matter of days. Nearly 2,000 bus drivers are due to go on... Read more »
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Bus drivers to strike amid pay cuts and Covid deaths – South London News

By Owen Sheppard, local democracy reporter London bus drivers fear their pay will be cut by over £2,000 a year, and plan to strike in a matter of days. Nearly 2,000 bus drivers... Read more »
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Redbridge Council’s budget needs to find £16m more cuts

Redbridge Council has identified more than £9 million in savings for its next budget – around £16 million short of the amount needed. The proposals to be discussed by the council’s cabinet... Read more »