Aldgate in Winter Festival December 4, 2025 Aldgate in Winter Festival is back for it’s 9th edition, join us for festive fun on Thursday 4th and Friday 5th December in Aldgate Square! Aldgate Connect BID is delighted to present the 9th edition of the Aldgate in Winter Festival. This community celebration will return with a bigger programme than ever! Bringing a whole [...]
Abu Dhabi Finance Week: Where global capital meets innovation December 3, 2025 The Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) has been rapidly growing over the past few years, scaling to become one of the largest global financial events of the year. With attendance growing by over 100 per cent, representation from over 125 countries and over 600 global institutions, it is on pace to be the biggest financial [...]
Heat Zones: What the UK can learn from Europe December 1, 2025 One secret of our cities is that they generate heat almost everywhere you look. From the local data centre powering your Wi-Fi to the fridges in your local supermarket, usable heat is all around us – yet too often this heat is wasted. In London alone, there is enough heat wasted every year to meet [...]
To reduce inequality and build wealth, we need to solve financial literacy November 28, 2025 Everybody recognises the stark inequalities that exist in income and wealth across society. Increasingly, these gaps shape far more than the size of a pay cheque. They influence our prospects for social mobility, health, wellbeing and even life expectancy. They determine whether children grow up able to shape their own future or remain constrained by [...]
FinTech and sustainability: The dual engines of the UAE’s financial rise November 27, 2025 As the world accelerates its digital transformation, speed, innovation, and resilience are key for the global financial sector. Few platforms embody this convergence more powerfully than Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), a global gathering in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, designed to shape both regional and worldwide financial agendas. This year’s edition aims to “shape [...]
TV STAR DERMOT O’LEARY SWITCHES ON LIGHTS FOR THE CITY’S TALLEST CHRISTMAS TREE November 26, 2025 Daytime television Legend Dermot O’Leary lit up the Eastern City – literally – by switching on its tallest Christmas tree yesterday. The massive 67 foot tree, situated outside Pan Pacific Hotel London, is the latest edition to the iconic City skyline and is part of the Eastern City Business Improvement District’s Let it Snow of [...]
Building a financially literate Britain: why schools alone aren’t enough November 21, 2025 Imagine leaving school unable to read a payslip or budget for rent. For millions of young Britons, this is a reality. Recent research by Santander reveals that only one in four young adults in the UK recall receiving any form of financial education at school – a major learning gap with life-long consequences. Without a [...]
To build a UK investing culture, we need to start in schools November 21, 2025 The old adage, ‘look after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves’ still rings true today. Yet, financial literacy is not just about learning how to balance a budget or save for a rainy day, it is about equipping young people with the skills and confidence to navigate life’s financial challenges and opportunities. [...]
Olympia: A canvas for every masterpiece November 20, 2025 For 139 years, Olympia has stood as one of the UK’s most iconic venues – a place where industries, innovators, and audiences have gathered to exchange ideas and shape the future. Now, this legendary destination is entering a bold new chapter. Through a £1.3bn regeneration, Olympia is being reimagined as a modern, multi-faceted estate designed [...]
Cask to Cash: Maximising Returns on Whisky Investment November 20, 2025 Whisky cask investing is a long-term strategy and requires careful consideration of your financial goals. It’s advised you find a transparent partner as the market can often seem opaque. Thomas White, Chief Operating Officer of Tomoka Fine and Rare, London’s oldest whisky investment company, told City AM that any potential investor should consult an expert [...]