London is to get a disaster "blueprint", outlining what should be done in the event of an attack or similar catastrophe.

Minister for London Nick Raynsford has been asked by the government to review current emergency procedures and to chair a new committee that will create the contingency plan.

Membership of the committee is still being decided, but Mayor Ken Livingston will play an important role in the

new arrangement, having last week demanded urgent clarification about who would take the political lead if an emergency occurred in London.

Any disaster response in London would be co-ordinated by Scotland Yard's special operations room and, in some circumstances, the Home Office would step in to approve military support from barracks across London.

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
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