Summer Of Sport In The City June 21, 2024 | City Talk To celebrate this summer’s global sports event schedule, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, a unique programme of sporting events and installations will see the Square Mile become a vibrant hub of sporting activity, taking place among some of the City’s iconic landmarks. Summer of Sport in the City will feature a diverse range of [...]
What’s On in London in June 2024 May 29, 2024 | City Talk Regardless of the weather, London is always the world’s top place to be in June. As summer takes hold, its parks, galleries, stages, restaurants and venues become vibrant entertainment hubs, offering a plethora of events. This guide will help you navigate the best of what’s happening, ensuring you make the most of the long, sunlit [...]
Which Sports are the new Frontier for Gender Inclusivity? May 16, 2024 | City Talk Women in sports have long been at the forefront of breaking barriers and redefining the athletic landscape. From once being relegated to the side-lines, they now fiercely compete at the highest levels across a wide range of sports; the recent Madird Open final with Iga Swiatek’s victory against Aryna Sabalenka was arguably one of the [...]
Suite Success: The Best Hotels for Extended Stays in London May 3, 2024 | City Talk With so much to see and explore in London, finding the right accommodation is essential. This guide highlights some of London’s best hotels for extended stays, offering the comforts of home alongside the convenience of hotel services. So, whether you’re planning a business trip, an extended stay, or even a short visit to the capital [...]
What’s On In London In May April 25, 2024 | City Talk With two Bank Holidays and spring stepping into the great outdoors, spending May in London will create memories that will last a lifetime. From Harry Potter’s Day, food festivals and the renowned Chelsea Flower Show to night stays in the Cathedral and in luxury family apartments, the British capital is on the roll like never [...]
Transport Strikes Hit London & The Hospitality Yet Again April 24, 2024 | City Talk London’s hospitality sector, already reeling from a series of walkouts by ASLEF and TSSA members in April, faces further challenges with a new wave of proposed strikes in May. ASLEF train drivers across the UK have announced a rolling programme of strikes planned from 7th May to 9th May together with drivers not working overtime [...]
How Can Businesses Utilise Sport To Enhance Their Workforce? April 8, 2024 | City Talk In today’s fast-paced working world, prioritising employee health and wellbeing has become more critical than ever for organisations looking to attract and retain the best talent for their business. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by introducing sporting initiatives and events to the workplace and culture. Encouraging physical activity brings with [...]
What’s On In London In April 2024 March 27, 2024 | City Talk Spring has officially sprung in London, and while the weather is taking a little while to reflect it, Central London Alliance has pulled together a wide variety of exhibitions, shows and experiences to enjoy in the capital. Take in some of the West End’s most anticipated musical runs with a London newcomer like Hadestown, or [...]
What will get London workers back into the office? March 14, 2024 | City Talk Last Friday, passengers began to travel with off-peak Tube and train fares and will be allowed to every Friday until 31st May, 2024. The new scheme – announced by Transport for London (TfL) at the end of January – is a bid to increase the number of people travelling on London transport after it was [...]
The UK is lagging behind in supporting the scale and economic potential of growing sectors, including sports and recreation: Padel is a prime example March 1, 2024 | City Talk With over 25 million players in more than 90 countries, padel has been taking the world by storm, and has frequently been reported as the fastest-growing sport across the globe. Spain has six million players, and over 20,000 courts. Italy is the fastest new adopter of the sport, making up 18.5% of all global Google [...]