As it happened: FTSE 100 rises but energy shock looms; Healey says government debt an ‘affront to Labour values’ September 28, 2026 Welcome back to the City AM FTSE 100 liveblog. Stick with us throughout the day for the latest London Stock Exchange and wider business and economic news, as soon as we get it. The main event of the day will be Chancellor John Healey’s speech at Labour conference in Liverpool. Here’s a look at some [...]
Consultancy firms told to step up as bosses threaten to cut ties September 28, 2026 Stretched corporates are under pressure and looking to slash costs – and consultancy firms are in the firing line, writes Maria Ward-Brennan. The golden age of post-pandemic consulting is fading, leaving traditional advisory firms with a clear ultimatum: innovate or be replaced. The next generation of executives is pushing to reduce dependence on external consultants. [...]
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 [...]
The City’s contribution cannot be taken for granted September 28, 2026 Growth in London or the regions is not a zero-sum game. The success of the City is good for the whole country, writes Chris Hayward.
Trump-Xi summit: Don’t be fooled, this was more than panda diplomacy September 28, 2026 Yes there was one panda involved, but eight-ninths of the real outcomes of this meeting are hidden from sight, writes Tim Hames.
Chancellor’s ‘new age of industrialisation’ claim raises eyebrows in the City September 28, 2026 Chancellor John Healey will make upgrades to the Royal Navy central to his flagship speech at the Labour Party conference on Tuesday as he promised a “new age of industrialisation’. The former defence secretary has indicated that shipbuilding will make a key part of Andy Burnham’s pledge to revive Britain’s industrial base across the country. [...]
Burnham: Social care reforms to be paid by new taxes September 27, 2026 Andy Burnham has said proposed social care reforms would be funded by new taxes after a General Election, claiming he wanted to create a new system where “everyone contributes”. The Prime Minister said a plan for a national care service would be presented at the next election, which may only come in 2029. Baroness Louise [...]
Burnham declines to back Heathrow third runway amid four-year delay September 27, 2026 Andy Burnham has declined to back a third runway at Heathrow Airport in a major split from his predecessors in Downing Street. Speaking to the BBC on Sunday, Burnham refused to say he backed an expansion at the UK’s largest airport. The project was hailed by former Chancellor Rachel Reeves as part of her mission [...]
UK has ‘low capital gains tax rates’, Healey says September 27, 2026 The UK enjoys the lowest capital gains tax rate of any major European economy, Chancellor John Healey has said, raising the prospect of another hike at the Budget. Healey has said he wanted to improve the UK’s economic fortunes yet pointed to the UK’s competitiveness on capital taxes when speaking about business confidence. He told [...]
Should Vuori ditch Draper over injury-hit tennis season? September 27, 2026 California-based performance and lifestyle brand Vuori signed Jack Draper from Nike in August 2025 to global headlines. At the time it looked like a masterstroke. He was ranked world No5 and was well placed to challenge Nike’s big two players, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Combined with his Burberry deal Draper appeared to cement himself [...]