Starmer admits he knew of Mandelson’s enduring links with Epstein – but appointed him ambassador anyway Politics Sir Keir Starmer has admitted that he knew Peter Mandelson continued a relationship with Jefrrey Epstein after his first conviction before appointing the Labour grandee as UK ambassador to the US. During Prime Minister’s Questions, Starmer said he was aware that Mandelson maintained relations with Epstein after he pleaded guilty for soliciting prostitution of minors […]
Old hands vs new kids on the block: Investment platforms battle for customers Investing Last year marked a significant change in attitudes towards retail investing in the UK, after the Treasury made tearing consumers away from the safety of their cash savings a firm ambition. In the government’s bid to revitalise London’s flagship index, Rachel Reeves slashed the cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to £12,000, introduced a three year […]
Top London restaurants to visit in January 2026 Life&Style Despite record restaurant closures in the capital, brave souls continue to open new ones. But as tempting as it is to visit the latest hotspot or search for new trends you should never ignore the iconic restaurants in our city. Some classic London favourites I have visited recently include The Maine, Bob Bob Ricard City, […]
From Net Zero to Nuclear: the skills gap that could stall UK growth Partner The UK has no shortage of ambition when it comes to infrastructure. From Net Zero commitments and energy security to rail modernisation, water resilience and nuclear new build, the pipeline of nationally significant projects is substantial. Yet beneath the headlines lies a constraint that threatens to undermine delivery across all of them: a critical shortage […]
Political risk is back – and financial services are most exposed Opinion As global politics becomes more volatile and the state accounts for more activity, political risk is becoming a major factor in investment decisions – and the smartest firms are pricing it in, says Benedict McAleenan There’s a meme on social media where people post photos of themselves in the innocent days of early 2016. Gen […]
Team GB bid for Winter Olympics history hit by skeleton helmet row Sport Business Team GB have become embroiled in a kit row on the eve of the Winter Olympics after their world-leading skeleton squad’s safety helmets were deemed to be non-compliant. The British Bobsleigh and Skeleton Association (BBSA) has lodged an urgent appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport against a decision made by world governing body […]
Hawksmoor: London St Pancras opening feels deliciously opulent Life&Style There’s more testosterone in Hawksmoor in the Square Mile than there is in the Virgin Active around the corner. Men obsess over meat, didn’t you know, and over the last two decades, childhood friends Will Beckett and Huw Gott, the pair behind Hawksmoor, have obsessed more than most. This obsession has paid off, winning the […]
City AM The Magazine nominated for top awards Life&Style City AM’s quarterly magazine has been nominated for Best Supplement in the Regional Press Awards, with editor Steve Dinneen also nominated in the Features Writer of the Year category. The Magazine, which recently released its Winter issue featuring actor Russell Tovey on the cover, has been serving the people of the Square Mile and beyond […]
No selfies please: Croatia has a quiet luxury island that’s more Succession than Kardashian Life&Style
Abramovich hits out at UK government over frozen £2.3bn Chelsea proceeds Sport Business Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has criticised the government over moves that have “paralysed” his £2.3bn windfall from the sale of the Premier League club. Following the invasion of Ukraine, the Russian billionaire sold the Stamford Bridge club to a consortium fronted by American Todd Boehly, with the proceeds placed in a frozen bank account […]
Episode 68: Super Saturday at Newbury and Warwick Sport Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile are here to preview the action from Super Saturday at Newbury, as well as the action from Warwick. Bill has another antepost selection for the Cheltenham Festival and Wally returns to preview Happy Valley on Wednesday. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been City AM’s dedicated sports betting section for over […]
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