Banks increasingly closing defence firms’ accounts, trade body warns December 19, 2023 Trade bodies are seeking to reassure the defence industry after more than a dozen firms in the sector had their bank accounts closed, with the Ministry of Defence warning that excessive ESG banking and investment policies are "dangerous" for national security.
Christmas waste drove me crackers – now I sell reusable ones December 19, 2023 City A.M. meets the entrepreneur who started a reusable Christmas cracker business after being shocked by the waste from a festive party.
Why £250m won’t solve TfL’s funding problems December 19, 2023 Transport for London (TfL) has finally struck a deal with government to address its ongoing financial problems - but is it enough?
Meet the Wonka-backed hot chocolate shop proving a treat in London December 19, 2023 London’s newest “master distiller” of cocoa isn't Wonka, it's Jens Knoops, whose hot chocolate is stirring up a decadent storm.
‘Too little, too late’: Council funding to rise by £4bn December 19, 2023 Funding for English councils will rise by 6.5 per cent - or £4bn - but authorities say the cash fails to address the “severe problems” facing local government.
Nasdaq getting ‘a lot of calls’ from UK firms seeking a listing, says top exec December 18, 2023 The City’s mission to address the sharp fall in listing activity was dealt another blow today after a Nasdaq executive claimed “a lot” of UK firms were calling the bourse with interest in listing on the US index.
Online luxury retailer Farfetch sold to Coupang in £396m rescue deal December 18, 2023 Farfetch has been bought by South Korean e-commerce group Coupang as part of a last-minute rescue deal for the struggling online luxury retailer.
Frasers Group: I Saw It First faces court battle with Turkish supplier after £1 deal December 18, 2023 I Saw It First, the British fast-fashion company backed by Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group, is being dragged to court over a legal battle with a Turkish textile firm. Fabulous Textiles has instructed small UK law firm Blackstone Solicitors to file a claim against the online retailer which shot to stardom thanks to collaborations with Love [...]
David Cameron calls for Jimmy Lai’s release amid national security trial December 18, 2023 David Cameron has called for pro-democracy newspaper publisher Jimmy Lai to be released, as his high-profile trial in Hong Kong gets underway.
Cheers to that! Square Mile to welcome five new pubs for returning City workers December 18, 2023 Surging use of the London Underground, and the Elizabeth Line in particular, has lifted demand for new hostelries