Axel Springer hasn’t formally started bid for UK’s Telegraph, sources say October 1, 2023 Axel Springer has not formally bidded for the Telegraph, sources told Reuters, after a media report said it was interested in the title.
Square Mile Smash Guinness World Record in Marathon Padel Playing Marathon at New City Court! September 29, 2023 In an extraordinary display of skill, stamina, and sheer determination, a group of four fearless Londoners has etched their names into history by shattering the Guinness World Record for the Longest Marathon Playing Padel. Over the course of two gruelling days on the 25th and 26th of September, these players, aptly dubbed ‘the awesome foursome’, [...]
Science at the heart of the square mile September 29, 2023 | Sponsored The modelling started with Hurricane Andrew,” Oriol Gaspa Rebull tells me about the forecasting work Aon does to measure the risk of so-called ‘catastrophic’ events. That 1992 hurricane, which did extraordinary damage to South Florida, woke the industry up to the increasing severity of weather events. Every ‘event,’ of course, leaves insurers on the hook, [...]
EP: 231 Newmarket, Longchamp & Hong Kong September 29, 2023 What a weekend we can look forward to. At Newmarket there’s the Middle Park, Cheveley Park & Royal Lodge Stakes alongside the big-field Cambridgeshire Handicap, all taking place on Saturday afternoon. Then on Sunday it’s the big day of the year at Paris Longchamp racecourse, with the Prix De l’Arc de Triomphe the highlight of [...]
Bitcoin ETF battle rumbles on as Gary Gensler and the SEC try to hinder ‘unstoppable’ progress September 29, 2023 Jason Deane picks apart the narratives that have set the backdrop to another busy week in the world of Bitcoin.
5 Reasons Why This Year’s City Giving Day was the Best One Yet September 29, 2023 | Sponsored On Tuesday 26 September, The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of the City of London, Alderman, Sheriffs and 570 City businesses came together for City Giving Day. Hosted by The Lord Mayor’s Appeal, the annual event unites the City to celebrate and promote the positive impact of philanthropy. Here’s 5 reasons this year’s City Giving [...]
Calls made to reinstate minister for pubs as sector faces closure fears September 29, 2023 Fresh calls have been made for the reinstatement of minister for pubs role in the UK, amid a challenging period for the sector as it continues to face inflationary headwinds and rising closures. It comes as part of a new report by think tank Localise – commissioned by the British Beer and Hospitality Association (BPPA) [...]
‘No political reward from pausing net zero’ as Tories shown to back green policies September 29, 2023 New polling has shown Conservative voters still support net zero, don’t blame the policy for the cost of living and want the government to help them go green – which may give the Prime Minister pause for thought after his net zero U-turn. A survey by right-leaning think tank Onward found 49 per cent of [...]
Britain needs to build, so we need more than just white men in construction September 29, 2023 I’m glad I have had the chance to rise through the ranks to become a senior woman leader in my industry. But there are many who haven’t had the same opportunity and even more who haven’t got in through the door.
UK SMEs lack confidence in political parties – but there’s one they favour more September 28, 2023 SMEs’ confidence in all political parties is suffering according to a new poll - although of those who do see their needs reflected in a party, more would point to Labour.