Unlocking potential: A call to action for Social Mobility May 9, 2024 | Sponsored The macro challenge: worsening global income inequality We have an income inequality crisis and the trend is worsening. Income inequality, that is the unequal distribution of income throughout a population, has become a ubiquitous challenge on a global scale; it is one of the Social Megatrends in the realm of ESG and sustainability. The UK [...]
Firms outside London attract the majority of private capital May 9, 2024 The majority of private equity and venture capital investment in 2023 was made outside of London, according to new data from an industry body.
Watches of Switzerland bolsters luxury portfolio with £104m Roberto Coin deal May 9, 2024 Luxury watch retailer Watches of Switzerland has bought the Italian jewellery brand Roberto Coin for $130m (£104m).
Revisiting Golden Visas in a New Legal Landscape May 9, 2024 | Sponsored Christina Georgaki The Golden Visa landscape is shifting in Greece and Europe. These changes tell a story of success for some, and disappointment for others. Last month, the Greek Government announced a move to a four-tiered Golden Visa system. The minimum threshold remains at its previous level of €250,000 for commercial to residential conversions and [...]
Metro mayors need more power to deliver growth May 8, 2024 Sadiq Khan has been reelected for a third term as mayor, but if he's to get London firing on all cylinders we need more fiscal devolution
Mace: HS2 London Euston contractor boss to step down in top brass shake-up May 8, 2024 HS2 Euston contractor Mace Euston has announced a new chief executive alongside a raft of top-level changes.
Don’t let Labour put FDI at risk May 8, 2024 A Labour government would threaten London’s position as Europe’s top destination for FDI. Only one part knows how to create an attractive regulatory and investment environment, says Lord Johnson One of this Government’s most important missions is to drive innovation and growth by attracting a continuous stream of high quality, global investment. As the Minister [...]
Discover your passion for dairy: FrieslandCampina’s new Central London hub seeks ambitious professionals! May 7, 2024 | Sponsored Fresh opportunities FrieslandCampina’s UK-based operational arm is poised for a strategic relocation to a new, prestigious office space in the bustling heart of Central London, Victoria. After over thirty years at the previous UK HQ in Horsham, the move to London signifies a measured step towards creating a more modern and dynamic workspace that facilitates [...]
Are UK markets ready to bounce back? UBS says yes May 6, 2024 The UK market has been unloved for some time, but this might be about to change, as UBS has radically shifted its ratings for UK equities.
How to get UK space SMEs beyond the final investment frontier May 6, 2024 The UK has 2000 space SMEs but few have managed to scale. With the right incentives and regulatory environment the industry can go interstellar, says Andrew Turner Shipping in the 1700s, cars in the 1800s and aviation in the 1900s – throughout history London has been the global hub for financing era-defining technology. I believe [...]