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An ongoing row over changes in procedures at Billingsgate has led to the market's porters protesting outside the offices of the City of London Corporation.

The issue revolves around 140-year-old byelaws the corporation is axing. Unions suggest the abolition will ruin the market.

Changes to the running of Billingsgate Fish Market have been approved by the Markets Committee of the City of London Corporation, despite a 20,000-signature petition against the proposals. Unite, the union representing the fish porters at the market, has warned that the decision will "destroy" its heritage.

It's still seen by campaigners as the day the tide turned.

Last week, business leaders converged on KPMG's new Canada Square headquarters to discuss the latest developments in the Living Wage, where it was announced more than 100 firms pay the going rate of £7.85 to their lowest paid workers.

Workers at Billingsgate Fish Market staged a demonstration on Tuesday as part of a protest against planned changes they believe will destroy its reputation.

Market porters are trying to protect their historic role and were backed by MP Jim Fitzpatrick, whose Poplar & Limehouse constituency includes Billingsgate, along with London Assembly member John Biggs and ex-London Mayor Ken Livingstone.

Barclays plan to axe 410 jobs in its IT departments in London, Cheshire and Northampton.

The Churchill Place-based bank has kicked off the consultation process on the cuts, which union officials describe as "a bitter blow" to the workforce.

Canary Wharf's HSBC staff suffered a major blow after the bank announced it was cutting its workforce by 500.

The decision, which was revealed on Monday afternoon, has been met with anger by union officers, particularly because of its timing.