Senior Reporter
Ben covers business, transport and global developments for Londoner. His reporting focuses on London’s economy, major companies, infrastructure, public transport and international stories that may affect people and businesses across the capital. He explains complex developments clearly using reliable sources and relevant context.
Restore Britain says it would raise the personal allowance to £16,000, extend the basic-rate band to £100,000 and abolish several taxes, although questions remain over the cost of the proposals.…
Ben · 3 min read
Kim Min-jae will captain Bayern Munich on home soil as Vincent Kompany fields a heavily rotated starting XI against Jeju SK, with Luis Díaz, Joshua Kimmich and Jonathan Tah among…
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Andy Burnham’s arrival in Downing Street has placed the relationship between Andy Burnham and the bond markets under intense scrutiny. Investors are not simply judging his political popularity. They are…
Ben · 8 min read
London motorists could see their vehicles photographed during MOT tests as the DVSA expands a fraud-prevention system across Great Britain. The photo step will initially remain optional and will not…
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Passengers whose flights are cancelled can choose their money back or an alternative journey. However, accepting a refund normally ends the airline’s duty to provide rerouting, meals and accommodation. Passengers…
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Four ageing railway bridges in Forest Gate will be replaced in a project running from September 2026 to late summer 2027, bringing prolonged road closures and several weekend shutdowns on…
Ben · 3 min read
Marks & Spencer has opened a 22,000 sq ft Foodhall in Godalming, creating 80 jobs and introducing a larger format dweekly shop. Marks & Spencer has opened its largest-ever standalone…
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US regulators have approved Lipfendra, a once-daily tablet that cut LDL cholesterol by more than half in late-stage trials. However, the decision does not yet make the medicine available to…
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Britain’s largest pub company is facing a formal regulatory investigation into information given to tied tenants, including the condition of pub buildings, proposed repair work and the financial projections used…
Ben · 3 min read
London’s Violence Reduction Unit will lead new programmes addressing online abuse, misogyny and escalating disputes, although City Hall’s commissioned research found no statistical link between activity on X and offline…
Ben · 4 min read