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 [...]
Bishopsgate stabbing: Four injured in major incident, two suspects being sought October 6, 2022 Police are seeking two suspects after three people were stabbed stabbing in Bishopsgate this morning. Emergency services rushed to the scene of an incident in the heart of the Square Mile just before 10am. It was reported that three individuals were stabbed and one person was pushed to the floor, as they confronted someone attempting [...]
City Of London Corporation elects business veteran Nicholas Lyons as 694th Lord Mayor September 29, 2022 The City of London has elected Nicholas Lyons as its 694th Lord Mayor. The father-of-four and veteran business leader was announced as the new head of the Square Mile today, taking over the year-long role from Vincent Keaveny. Lyons, who has worked in the City for more than 40-years, pledged to represent financial and professional [...]
City backs mini-budget measures: ‘Scrapping bonus cap shows we are open for business’ September 23, 2022 The City of London has welcomed measures in today’s mini-budget, backing the scrapping of bankers’ bonuses and freezing of cooperation tax hikes. Policy Chairman at the City of London Corporation Chris Hayward responded to Kwasi Kwarteng’s fiscal statement today, which included a raft of changes from planning and benefits to stamp duty and national insurance. [...]
City law firms have youngest partners, new research shows August 31, 2022 The City’s high-paying corporate law firms have more young partners than those working in any other sector of the legal business, new research from legal sector accountancy firm Hazelwoods shows. Almost two fifths (38 per cent) of partners at City of London firms are now under the age of 44, as young lawyers are [...]