City workers surprised by golden state coach in pre-dawn rehearsal for Lord Mayor’s Show November 9, 2022 City workers getting to the Square Mile in the early hours of this morning were surprised by a golden State coach during a rehearsal for the Lord Mayor’s show this weekend. The Lord Mayor’s golden coach made its way through the dimly-lit streets of the City of London pulled by six horses, and followed by [...]
Boost the City by signing trade deals and seizing net zero opportunities, finance sector lobby group says November 7, 2022 The UK government should overhaul regulation of the financial sector with a view to boosting the City’s green credentials and extending its global reach, one of the Square Mile’s most powerful lobby groups has said. The government should focus on the opportunities posed the global energy transition by transforming the City of London into a [...]
Simpson’s Tavern: Crowdfunder to save City favourite passes £30K as local efforts stepped up November 3, 2022 A crowdfunding campaign to save the historic Simpson’s Tavern has passed £30,000 in just two days. Simpson’s, which has sat off Cornhill since 1757 and become a City institution, has been served a winding up petition as a result of rent arrears accrued during the pandemic, announced on Tuesday. On Thursday, the fundraiser reached £20,000 [...]
He’s got the X-Factor! Presenter Dermot O’Leary awarded Freedom of the City of London November 1, 2022 Dermot O’Leary has been honoured with the freedom of the City of London, inspired by his charity work and Irish heritage. The radio host and personality was recognised for his patronage with the London Irish Centre, saying he was “genuinely honoured” to get the accolade. Former X-Factor presenter who currently presents a BBC Radio 2 [...]
Simpson’s Tavern closes: Campaign launched to save City institution after landlord changes the locks November 1, 2022 Simpson’s Tavern has stood two hundred yards from the Royal Exchange since 1757 – but rent arrears as a result of the pandemic look set to see the historic Square Mile institution closed for good. The doors were locked last month by the landlord, a Bermudan operation called Tavor Holdings, who was demanding back payment [...]
In the Square Mile, all the pieces matter to City of London prosperity October 27, 2022 “Earn the commute.” That was the phrase that a host of City hotshots used in a panel discussion earlier this week. It’s a helpful way of understanding the Square Mile’s rebound from the pandemic, and indeed, how it has changed. Today, the City will be at its busiest. Thursday is the new Friday, after all, [...]
Roads reopen around Bank after police resolve report of ‘suspicious package’ – station reopens October 19, 2022 The City of London Police have reopened roads around Bank station after resolving a situation surrounding a “suspicious package”. The City of London Police closed Queen Victoria St Queen St Princes St Lothbury Threadneedle St this morning, after reports of an an unattended item at Mansion House. Bank Station was also temporarily shut. Just before [...]
Lord Mayor’s show next month to combine 13th Century traditions with modern diversity of City October 17, 2022 Traditions dating back to the 13th century and a giant inflatable pig will feature in the historic 694th Lord Mayor’s Show next month. Up to 250,000 people are expected to cheer on a ceremony steeped in history on 12 November, as Nicholas Lyons marks the start of his time in office. The ceremony will bring [...]
Investment fraud soars to nearly £1bn as criminals increasingly exploit social media October 17, 2022 Almost £900m has been lost to investment fraud in the past year, as police warn about the rise in the use of social media for bogus schemes. The lure of so-called ‘get rich quick’ initiatives have become “rife” during the cost of living crisis, as millions look for fix to their finanical woes. In a [...]
Man charged over attempted robbery and multiple stabbings in Bishopsgate October 11, 2022 A man has been charged over an attempted robbery and knife attack in the heart of the city. Louis Parkinson, 25, has been formally accused over an incident last week in Bishopsgate, which led to three people being hospitalised with stab wounds The City of London Police responded to the incident last week at [...]