What does 2026 hold for London property owners? January 2, 2026 Ordinary London home owners are set to be hammered by Rachel Reeves’ Mansion Tax and skyrocketing council tax. But the capital will prove resilient, says James Evans It’s going to be an interesting year ahead for the capital’s property owners and how they deal with the fallout from the Budget. Central to this is how London [...]
AI needs to prove itself where it matters most December 31, 2025 People don’t step back from AI because they’re fearful of the technology itself. They step back when it doesn’t align with how their business actually works, writes Sage CEO Steve Hare. A few weeks ago, I spoke with a small business owner who had heard AI could help with her accounts. She wasn’t sure how. [...]
Five predictions for politics in 2026 December 31, 2025 At the beginning of 2025 I gave caution the slip and made five predictions for the year in politics. One was wrong: I anticipated Liberal Democrat Mike Ross would be elected Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire, but he lost to Reform UK’s Luke Campbell by 11,000 votes. The remaining four I claim as wins. [...]
On this day: Britain pays off its debt to America December 29, 2025 On 29 December 2006, the government paid its final instalment of its post-war loan repayments to America, writes Eliot Wilson Nineteen years ago today, on 29 December 2006, the recently appointed Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Ed Balls, made an historic announcement. The government was paying the final instalment of the loan given by the [...]
Best of 2025: Our top 7 debates of the year December 28, 2025 From the assisted dying bill to the unstoppable rise of Lime, here are seven of City AM's most thought-provoking debates from 2025.
It’ll be stonely this Christmas December 25, 2025 On Christmas day in 1950, Scottish nationalists stole the Stone of Destiny from Westminster Abbey, recalls Eliot Wilson The winter of 1950-51 was cold and savage for Britain, still tending its wounds from the Second World War. At the general election in February 1950, Clement Attlee’s reforming Labour government had remained in office – but [...]
Is Britain still a Christian country? December 24, 2025 Britain’s Christian-inspired identity – its heritage and traditions – should be promoted and celebrated, not cast aside by those who preach inclusivity but fail to practice it. Indeed, it could be the key to fostering a more stable, cohesive, and prosperous society, says Rakib Ehsan With a teacher being banned from working with children after telling [...]
Why are people pooping on the pavements of the Square Mile? December 23, 2025 Why is the City of London running an advertising campaign reminding people not to despoil the streets at Christmas? Asks James Ford The City of London has many ancient and arcane traditions. The City Corporation, the Square Mile’s local council, can trace its roots back to Anglo-Saxon times. Not only is the Corporation led by [...]
All I want for Christmas is economic growth December 23, 2025 Keir Starmer has quietly abandoned his “five missions”, now he should dispense with all policies that are standing in the way of growth, starting with the Employment Rights Bill, says Joe Hill As we ring out 2025 and ring in 2026, it’s good to reflect on what we’re leaving behind as well as looking to [...]
To solve London’s housing crisis, don’t built tall, build beautiful December 22, 2025 What two strategies does Maida Hill use to achieve its high residential density? Maida Hill is a small, west London residential enclave just west of Maida Vale. It primarily comprises low and mid-rise terraces and townhouses nestling amongst leafy, tree-lined streets. And yet, according to data from the last census, not only does Maida Hill [...]