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Latest Government figures show UK’s armed cops are “most restrained” in the world says Police Federation

July 27, 2017 - Martin Hoscik

The figures, which cover the 12 months to March 2017, mark an increase on the seven discharges in the previous year but show officers used their weapons in just a tiny number of the 15,705 operations they took part in.

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Mayor announces £85 million fund to transform London’s town centres

July 27, 2017 - Martin Hoscik

The Liveable Neighbourhoods programme will support schemes which encourage walking, cycling and the use of public transport in line with the Mayor’s Healthy Streets strategy.

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TfL further delays English language test deadline for mini cab drivers

July 26, 2017 - Martin Hoscik

Last month TfL announced it would delay the deadline for drivers to sit and pass a test until 9 April 2018 but has today advised the GMB union which represents Private Hire and Taxi drivers that this date has been pushed back until July 16th.

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Sadiq Khan sticks by decision to appoint Sir Peter Hendy to LLDC role despite latest taxpayer-funded Groucho meals revelation

July 24, 2017 - Martin Hoscik

Last week this site revealed how Sir Peter continued using Transport for London resources to transport his luggage around the capital despite quitting the organisation two years ago to become Chair or Network Rail.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: TfL expenses

Government asks London to fund half of Crossrail 2’s upfront construction costs as condition for go-head

July 24, 2017 - Martin Hoscik

Transport for London has already worked with Mayor Sadiq Khan and his predecessor, plus business groups, to show how London could fund half of the scheme during construction.

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