Central London Alliance Summit to bring London’s business and political leaders together to debate the future of the capital Sponsored Business leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs and leading voices from across London’s economy will come together on 14 October for the Central London Alliance Summit 2026, to debate the opportunities and challenges shaping the capital’s future. The Central London Alliance Summit 2026 will bring together hundreds of business leaders, policymakers, innovators and industry experts for a full [...]
How an 800-year-old date still controls modern office leases – and why flexible space sidesteps it entirely Sponsored Queen Elizabeth I was feasting on roast goose on Michaelmas Day in 1588 when she first heard of Britain’s victory over the Spanish Armada. While the roast bird had already become popular fare to mark the Christian celebration – also known as the Feast of the Archangels – her celebratory meal cemented it as tradition. [...]
Huge £45m bill for Peckham Rye station upgrade branded ‘scandalous’ London The huge £45m bill to give Peckham Rye station step-free access – which is backed by a top Cabinet minister – involves forcing builders to use handheld tools to carve bricks and demolishing an art centre in order to complete the works, City AM has found. On Tuesday, energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh launched a petition [...]
Gillian Anderson is magnetic in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? October 6, 2026 Gillian Anderson and Billy Crudup electrify Albee’s caustic marital battleground at @sohoplace; book now for a bruising West End night.
What’s on in October October 2, 2026 | Sponsored October brings a picturesque transition to London, with golden leaves across the parks, cooler weather, and fewer crowds, the city begins to feel cosy. Whether you’re heading out for Halloween night or attending the Central London Alliance Summit, there’s no shortage of things to do this month. Between family-friendly activities, West End theatre shows, and [...]
CENTRAL LONDON ALLIANCE BREAKS WORLD RECORDS™ TITLE FOR MOST PEOPLE PERFORMING CPR IN ONE HOUR September 30, 2026 | Sponsored London, 23 September 2026 – Central London Alliance has broken a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ for the most people performing CPR in one hour. The achievement, held at Tower Suites by Blue Orchid Hospitality property – the lead sponsors of the initiative – saw a marathon CPR session for 36 hours, culminating in a finale, [...]
Tower Suites by Blue Orchid Hospitality Announces Expansion September 28, 2026 | Sponsored Tower Suites by Blue Orchid Hospitality is set to expand its award-winning London offering with the addition of 100 new guest suites and studios, an event suite and a new Pan-Asian restaurant, further strengthening its leading position within London’s world-class hospitality scene. The expansion marks an exciting next chapter for Tower Suites, adding greater choice [...]
London to make up ‘more than half’ of new UK banking jobs September 28, 2026 London will make up more than half of all new banking jobs in the UK, new data has indicated, as the likes of JP Morgan and Barclays are set to bring a recovery in hiring levels. Data compiled by the recruitment firm Morgan McKinley has suggested that UK banking vacancies are set to rise by [...]
Sir James Cleverly: London needs its mojo back September 17, 2026 Council takeovers in Westminster and Wandsworth have offered the Tories a new confidence boost in London. Sir James Cleverly, once close to becoming party leader, speaks to Maurício Alencar about his ambition to lead the Conservatives into the next London mayoral election in 2028. Unprompted, Sir James Cleverly insists it’s “nonsense” that London is a [...]
Reform’s London mayor pick: I want to design London like an iPhone September 16, 2026 Londoners are steadily finding out who will be on the ballot sheet for the next mayoral election in 2028. Mauricio Alencar spoke to Reform UK’s candidate Laila Cunningham about her tunnel-vision approach to getting things done. Laila Cunningham has a simple pitch to Londoners. While, for the moment, it looks like Labour and the Tories [...]