Millions embark on getaways during busiest travel weekend of year July 27, 2024 The Port of Dover said it was also expecting its busiest weekend, with 11,000 tourist cars over the course of Saturday.
Eurostar disruption continues amid rail vandalism ahead of Olympics July 27, 2024 The majority of Team GB athletes were arriving at the Games via Eurostar.
Is a new planning law what we need? July 27, 2024 The government introduced a Planning and Infrastructure Bill, arguing the planning regime acts as a "major brake on economic growth". But is creating new legislation the best way to get Britain building again?
Britain is unwell: Four charts explaining the UK’s long-term sick problem July 27, 2024 The topic of sick leave was back in the headlines this week after a health adviser to the government declared that the long-term sick must be forced to look for jobs to cut welfare costs and reduce the UK’s reliance on immigration.
A sweet deal: Pricey central London pad once owned by Lord Sugar goes up for sale July 27, 2024 The lavish London pad once owned by star of The Apprentice star Lord Sugar is up for sale, but it will set you back quite a lot. The property – on the corner of Old Park Lane and Piccadilly – comes with a price tag of £26m, after having recently-been refurbished. It spans more than [...]
Eurostar delays: French rail network hit with ‘malicious acts’ before Olympic opening ceremony July 26, 2024 Hours ahead of the Olympic Opening Ceremony in Paris, France's high-speed rail network has been hit by "malicious acts" which have caused service disruptions.
EP: 285 Ascot & York July 26, 2024 The exciting Group One King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes is the highlight of this weekend’s racing when they line up at Ascot at 3.40 over a mile and a half, with York also featuring on Saturday afternoon. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of this weekend’s racing action. Hosted by Chris [...]
Mayor Sadiq Khan targets another London Olympics and in talks over NBA return July 26, 2024 Sadiq Khan has reiterated that he wants to bring the Olympics back to London as he embarks on a charm offensive to show that the city is “the undisputed sporting capital of the world”. The Mayor of London spoke to City A.M. on Friday while travelling to Paris, where he will use the current Games [...]
John Lewis gets approval to build hundreds of homes in London July 26, 2024 Bromley council has greenlit a scheme to build more than 350 rental homes in partnership with John Lewis on a brownfield site in the area.
FCA shakes up prospectus regime in bid to revive beleaguered capital markets July 26, 2024 The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has laid out a shake-up of the UK’s prospectus regime today as part of a sweeping package of reforms designed to boost the country’s capital markets.