London’s Smithfield and Billingsgate markets find new home in Docklands

City of London corporation names Albert Island near City airport in Docklands for meat and fish marketsBusiness live – latest updatesA former industrial site in London’s Docklands has been named as the new home for the capital’s ancient Smithfield meat market and Billingsgate fish market, under plans unveiled by their owner.The proposal by the City of London Corporation – the governing body that runs London’s Square Mile and also operates the markets – would relocate both to Albert Island. Continue reading...