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Business and Economy

Johnson announces business advisory council members

City Hall has today confirmed the membership of an International Business Advisory Council, headed by WPP Chief Executive Sir Martin Sorrell, which will advise Mayor Boris Johnson on the capital’s economic well being.

Bromley businesses invited to meet buyers

Businesses in Bromley are being invited to a free one day event which will give them face to face sales appointments with the Council’s major contractors and other local buyers.

BFI Celebrates GPO Film Unit

The BFI will next month mark 75 years since the founding of the GPO’s Film Unit, widely considered to be responsible for one of the most distinctive and well-loved bodies of work in British film.

City Calls For ‘Sensible’ EU Regulation

Tighter EU regulation could damage growth in the financial services sector according to new research by the City of London which also predicts 75,000 jobs will be lost because of the credit crunch.

Pubs and Clubs Warned Over Cocaine Use

Pubs and clubs in Kensington and Chelsea have been warned they face a possible review of their licence if their venue is found to be used by drug users and dealers.

Wandsworth Continues Efforts To Save Post Offices

Wandsworth Council says it’s continuing efforts to save five local Post Offices after being told postal chiefs will not discuss the future of a further three branches.

Haringey Fines Utility Firms £600k

Over the past 12 months Haringey Council fined utility firms more than £600,000 for failing to complete roadworks on time according to figures released last week.

Mayor Vows To Support Post Office Campaigners

The Greater London Authority’s application for a judicial review of post office closures in the capital has been rejected by the High Court prompting Mayor Boris Johnson to call on the Government to save the threatened branches.