More than a café. More than a bank. April 13, 2026 Santander Work Café. More than a café. More than a bank. Whilst still offering access to the banking services customers rely on, Work Cafés also offer bright and welcoming co-working spaces, free bookable meeting rooms and great coffee! We spoke with Nathan Hill, National Work Café Manager and Jacqueline Daley, Work Café Manager – Cheapside, to [...]
What’s on in April April 9, 2026 April in London is packed with things to do and Central London Alliance is here to guide you through it all. From seasonal events and sporting highlights to exciting activities, this is your monthly guide to the very best the city has to offer. Whether you’re a lifelong Londoner or discovering the capital for the [...]
Barbican Centre: the brutalist landmark weaving art into everyday London life. April 2, 2026 For many people, the Barbican is a place to visit, to catch a show, enjoy some food or just hang out. For others, like Jo Davis (Head of Retail) and Oluwatoyin Odunsi (Senior Producer for Learning & Participation), it’s a place of work – as seen in the video below. And for a fortunate few, [...]
Mind games: How the VR tech used by Martin Ødegaard is revolutionising Norwegian football April 2, 2026 In recent years, Norwegian football has elevated its presence on the global stage, from the success of Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard in the Premier League to Bodø/Glimt’s headline-grabbing European performances. Alongside this rise, football technology experts, Be Your Best, are driving innovation through virtual reality training designed to enhance technical ability, perception and decision-making. [...]
Broadgate Central: accessible design pioneers a more inclusive city. April 1, 2026 The City of London has long been a place where people, culture and commerce meet. As the Square Mile continues to develop, our focus is increasingly to ensure the City remains a global centre of business, but also a genuinely welcoming, accessible and enjoyable place for everyone who spends time here. At Broadgate Central, right [...]
The evolving world of whisky investment April 1, 2026 Whisky has moved well beyond its niche collector roots. A decade of rapid growth, driven by online auctions and rising interest in alternative investments, has brought new global audiences into Scotland’s heritage drinks sector. While the market has recently shown signs of cooling, commentators in the industry point out that the shift feels more like [...]
How VCL is modernising the whisky cask market March 31, 2026 In the world of alternative investments, few assets carry the allure of a Scotch whisky cask. For centuries, this liquid gold has aged in the quiet shadows of Scottish warehouses, governed by tradition, family lineages, and a “gentleman’s agreement” style of business. However, this charm masked a systemic problem that Benjamin Lancaster, Founder and Partner [...]
Why Rail is the Next Big Growth Frontier for eDreams ODIGEO March 30, 2026 The liberalisation of European airspace in the late 1990s didn’t just create low-cost travel, it paved the way to a new class of digital intermediaries to aggregate a fragmented market. Today, we are seeing a strategic parallel unfold. As European rail undergoes a similar structural opening, the investment opportunity is now on the tracks. For [...]
Whisky investment: Liquidity is the real test of a collectible March 30, 2026 Geraldine Napier-Payne, Head of Portfolio Management, LGT Wealth Management One reason investors are drawn to collectibles is that the entry story is so compelling. Whisky, fine wine, art, and watches – along with more modern phenomena like trading cards and sneakers – can offer the potential for price appreciation. They also deliver something else many [...]
A practical guide to buying Scotch whisky casks March 27, 2026 Vikki Bruce is co-founder and Managing Director of MacLean & Bruce, a Scotland-based specialist in luxury whisky experiences and cask broker. As an expert in Scotch whisky cask ownership and campaigner against fraud, she works closely with the Scotch whisky industry and advocates for greater transparency and regulation in the cask trading market. Over the [...]