I’ve lived in many places – but nowhere compares to the City of London January 8, 2024 It may be January, but Michael Mainelli says it's time for optimism in the City, which already contains an abundance of resources for success.
London revellers urged to avoid Tower Bridge on New Year’s Eve December 13, 2023 In recent years the iconic landmark has become congested with people trying to use the bridge as a vantage point to see the fireworks.
City of London Corporation to open first US offices December 11, 2023 The City of London Corporation has today announced it is laying permanent foundations across the pond with the opening of its first offices in the US.
US-UK special relationship? It’s London and New York firms keeping it alive December 11, 2023 London and New York are twin pillars of the global financial system, we gain everything from helping each other, writes Chris Hayward.
Bim Afolami: What does the Square Mile make of their new City minister? November 22, 2023 City grandees have urged new minister Bim Afolami to work with them on developing “competitive” regulation and improving entrepreneurship across the Square Mile.
Green light for £500m Bishopsgate tower and Victorian bath house restoration November 21, 2023 The green light has been given to erect a new 23 storey tower in Bishopsgate, alongside the restoration of a historic Victorian Bath House, in the latest boost for the City’s skyline. As part of the development, which is being spearheaded by Landsec, the building at 55-56 Old Broad Street will be refurbished to create [...]
Forget Starbucks, the Square Mile needs to be the coffee shop for cultural ideas November 20, 2023 The benefits of fostering connections in the City go far beyond the Square Mile, writes new Lord Mayor of the City of London Michael Mainelli
Labour: City of London can help Britain better target its foreign aid November 16, 2023 Labour’s Lisa Nandy has suggested the City of London can play a key role in helping Britain better target its foreign aid budget towards “extreme poverty”.
State of the City: Is red tape holding back the Square Mile? November 7, 2023 Regulators and officials have been hoping to boost London's appeal on the global stage - but it has been a bruising year for the City.
UK must stop talking itself down, says Badenoch as report shows Brexit hasn’t hurt trade November 6, 2023 Business and trade secretary Kemi Badenoch has said the UK needs to stop talking itself down after a new report argued Brexit hasn’t damaged UK-EU trade to the extent some might have feared.