Square Mile honours WEF president and Davos head Brende with freedom of the City February 10, 2023 The president of the World Economic Forum (WEF) was honoured by the Square MIle’s Corporation this week, giving him the Freedom of the City of London. Børge Brende was honoured at a ceremony this week following the WEF’s landmark conference in Davos, Switzerland, last month. The Norwegian economist, who heads the non-profit promoting cooperation between [...]
Simpson’s Tavern: City of London favourite challenges winding up order as it battles closure threat February 9, 2023 City chophouse Simpson’s Tavern has been successful in challenging a winding up order and will now fight the forfeiture of its historic premises. Its boss said the victory means the business has now been reinstated and is no longer wound up – allowing it to challenge the forfeiture. This comes after Simpson’s Tavern in Cornhill, [...]
City of London Police investigating 14 officers for misconduct charges January 18, 2023 The City of London police is investigating 14 of its officers for misconduct charges, although none are believe to be involved in any sexual offences, City A.M. can exclusively reveal. As the smallest territorial police force in England and Wales with just 958 officers, the number of cases accounts for a relatively high proportion of [...]
Britain’s economic future depends on a vibrant, modern City of London January 3, 2023 From climate change to the cost-of-living crisis, the City must be a part of Britain’s recovery.
More than 1,000 City workers evacuated after ruptured gas main December 20, 2022 Firefighters evacuated around 1,300 office workers and shoppers in the City of London after a ruptured gas main on Tuesday afternoon. The London Fire Brigade said that its firefighters were attending a rupture on Seething Lane, in the heart of the Square Mile. The service said around 1,300 people had been evacuated from surrounding shops [...]
Square Mile goes green: Landmarks including Tower Bridge to be powered from UK solar farm December 16, 2022 Square Mile landmarks including Tower Bridge, and the Barbican Centre will be powered with renewable energy from a Dorset farm, it has been revealed The initiative which also includes , Hampstead Heath, Guildhall, Smithfield Market and the Old Bailey, will harness solar power through a £40m deal signed in 2020. Energy provider Voltalia has sold its electricity produced [...]
Simpson’s saved? Historic City chophouse granted status as asset of value December 15, 2022 The City of London has decided to designate Simpson’s Tavern – the historic City bar and restaurant threatened with closure – as an asset of community value at a meeting this afternoon. The historic eatery was designated an Asset of Community Value by the City of London Corporation’s Policy and Resources Committee unanimously – taking [...]
City chamber of commerce launched to help Square Mile firms navigate challenges December 15, 2022 The City’s chamber of commerce has launched a new body dedicated to supporting business within the Square Mile. London Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced the creation of the City of London Chamber this week. It will be a forum for firms of all sectors to convene and and discuss ideas, from the biggest banks [...]
Police appeal over missing man last seen climbing on Thames pier December 9, 2022 The City of London Police have appealed for information after a man went missing, after being seen climbing on a pier by the Thames. The force released concerning images of the individual by Crown Pier on Victoria Embankment in mid-November, saying he hadn’t been seen since. He is seen walking along the bridge next to [...]
City law firms will be ‘key’ to driving UK’s economic growth December 7, 2022 The City’s top law firms will play an “integral” part in securing the country’s long-term growth, one of the the City’s most powerful lobby group has said. Britain’s law firms already play an integral role in ensuring London’s position as a “world leading financial centre” in acting as a “critical platform on which other economic [...]