Hulsman: Britain is forging a new path in foreign policy June 1, 2020 It is my favourite Churchill quote, even though the great man may not actually have said it (though he certainly felt it): “Americans will always do the right thing—after exhausting all the alternatives.” As someone who has lived the Special Relationship, the quip perfectly captures Washington’s habitual initial analytical short-sightedness, as well as the dogged [...]
Survive and thrive: Back to the grind stone at a cult coffee favourite June 1, 2020 London’s businesses have been forced to weather a storm they never saw coming, but many have pivoted to new ways of doing business. Today, David Abrahamovitch – founder of coffee brand GRIND – writes for City A.M. on the way he’s changed his business during the pandemic, and the challenges of the ‘new normal’ The week [...]
Lord Mayor: A global London is vital to a speedy recovery June 1, 2020 International cooperation has never been more important than now as we face up to the challenges posed by the current pandemic. Countries across the globe are tackling huge public health, economic and social issues so it is vital that we work together and continue to learn from one another. After all, global problems require global [...]
Unlocking the office could have legal implications for employers June 1, 2020 After ten weeks or so of lockdown, restrictions are beginning to ease and employers and employees alike are beginning to contemplate what this so-called “new normal” will look like. Employees are going to have mixed reactions and each sector and business will have their own needs so there will be no standard approach that suits all. There [...]
Britain’s self-employed deserve more from their government June 1, 2020 Hastily written notes grimly announcing temporary closures have hung in the windows of small businesses across the country since lockdown begin. Since the shutters went down on our high streets, the self-employed have faced mounting worry. Those who strike out on their own – to start a business or work freelance – take a brave [...]
High tech the solution for the returning High Street May 29, 2020 With Number 10 announcing that retailers can begin to re-open from June 15th, all eyes turn to the fortunes of the businesses which make up Britain’s high streets and bring colour to our communities. After three months of closure for most of these retailers, the news will provoke a mixture of reactions. Most are desperate [...]
London must square the circle to deliver a sustainable transport network May 28, 2020 Transport for London’s (TfL) funding, both in the short and long-term, was a thorny issue even before the pandemic set the scene for an eruption of the tensions between central and London governments. While keeping the system afloat is rightly the focus of debate – and will be again when the temporary solution expires in [...]
Theatre needs its own ‘Project Restage’ May 28, 2020 Sian Hansen is Chief Operating Officer of C|T Group and sits on the board of the Almeida Theatre in Islington There is nothing to match the communal experience of watching a live performance in a renowned venue. It drives culture and brings society together whether that be live sport, music or theatre. At this time [...]
The UK’s long road to Covid-19 recovery May 27, 2020 As the discussion on how the UK navigates its post-lockdown journey continues, it is becoming increasingly clear that the road ahead remains fraught with uncertainty. There is a huge series of steps the government and organisations of all sizes must negotiate before reaching even a sense of life before Covid-19. Assessing the modelling of roadmaps [...]
Crisis is a chance for us to reset our air quality for good May 27, 2020 Air quality in London, the UK and indeed the whole world has improved significantly in a matter of weeks due to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions being put in place. New data now shows nitrogen dioxide levels have reduced by around 35% in the Square Mile since the beginning of lockdown, when compared to the average reading [...]