Are Manchester City too big to fail? Here’s what economic modelling says October 30, 2026 Exclusive economic modelling for City AM assesses whether Manchester City are too big to fail and whether a contagion threat should be factored into any punishment of the club. You have to go back to 1984 and the US state rescue of Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust Company to pinpoint the moment that “too [...]
As it happened: FTSE 100 loses steam; oil up as US considers Iran strikes October 30, 2026 Welcome to City AM‘s FTSE 100 liveblog. It’s Friday morning and stocks are set to open higher. Oil prices are on the march this morning, up above $112 per barrel after dropping on Thursday afternoon. This follows news that a senior US commander has briefed Trump on his options for resuming its assault on Iran [...]
Why the City isn’t buying a ‘time-limited’ bank tax hike October 30, 2026 John Healey may have opened Pandora’s Box with an increase to the UK bank surcharge. Samuel Norman looks at whether he will resist the temptation to extend it. Few things in British politics have proved to be as permanent as a “temporary” tax. When the Conservatives introduced the 25 per cent energy profits levy in [...]
The OBR is clear: Not a single measure from this Budget will raise growth October 30, 2026 This Budget was not a plan for growth or national renewal, it was a smothering pillow for the UK economy, writes Robert Jenrick.
Workday vice president: Don’t just chase promotions for a title change October 30, 2026 We dig into the memory bank of the City’s great and good. Today, Workday vice president Daniel Pell takes us through his career in tech.
Which is the London Underground’s most haunted station? October 30, 2026 Which is the Underground’s most haunted Tube station? James Ford offers the definitive countdown of the top three.
Manchester United director Glazer donates $220,000 to Trump ahead of midterms October 30, 2026 Manchester United director Edward Glazer has emerged as the leading donor to President Trump’s Republican Party among the Premier League’s sizeable American ownership contingent ahead of the US midterm elections. Glazer, whose family owns the majority of Manchester United, has donated over $220,000 to the Republican National Committee in 2026 through his Tampa Bay Buccaneers [...]
Britain’s oldest brewery unveils £15m plan to move to new site October 29, 2026 Britain’s oldest brewery is to sell off land and move to a new site, in a £15m investment plan that seeks to safeguard the future of its operations. Shepherd Neame, which is based in Faversham, Kent where it has been brewing ale since the 17th century, intends to put much of its existing footprint in [...]
Rising welfare bill set to ‘swallow’ stealth tax revenue October 29, 2026 Rising benefit costs will “swallow” all the revenue from frozen tax thresholds that are dragging millions of workers into paying higher rates, analysis has found. The Centre for Social Justice has said that the £33bn increase in benefits spending between 2027 and 2032 will broadly match a rise in projected receipts from frozen income tax [...]
England captain Itoje lands Snoop Dogg-linked sponsorship deal October 29, 2026 England captain Maro Itoje has signed a deal with Swansea City sponsor AG1 ahead of next month’s Nations Championship at Twickenham. The Saracens forward has penned a two-year agreement to become an athlete ambassador for the wellness brand, which makes drinks supplements. The lock joins actor Hugh Jackman, racing driver Sir Lewis Hamilton and sprinter [...]