The London Underground is set to provide services 24 hours a day on weekends.

This will be part of upcoming changes to the network, announced by London's mayor Boris Johnson and managing director of London Underground Mike Brown, planned to come into effect in 2015 offering round-the-clock services on Fridays and Saturdays.

Aside from the 'Night Tube' service, additional improvements include having more staff visible to help customers find the right ticket and better plan their trips.

The new features are being met positively by various bodies, such as the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), which said it was an effective way to support the 24-hour economy in the city.

CBI's London director Sara Parker said: "This and other upgrades to services, especially the availability of Wi-Fi at all stations, will boost London's businesses and make the capital a more attractive place to invest."

Transport for London expects the capital's population to rise from today's £8.4 million to approximately £10 million by 2030 and, as such, is investing in growing the tube network to support the anticipated demand.