London Marathon CEO Hugh Brasher: 2026 race day was the proudest moment of my career Opinion We dig into the memory bank of the City's great and good. Today, London Marathon Events CEO Hugh Brasher runs through his career highs and lows.
City AM partners with SCALE expo for flagship event Markets City AM has partnered with the SCALE expo and summit, a flagship gathering of founders, investors and business leaders at London’s Business Design Centre. The summit will take place on the 22nd and 23rd of April, connecting ambitious founders with London’s best capital, talent and tools. SME XPO was relaunched as Scale by Sam North [...]
Celebrate Burns Night with the Scotch Malt Whisky Society in a 600-year-old crypt Whisky If you’re looking for a unique way to celebrate Burns Night this year, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society has you covered. Following a sell-out event last year, the Society is bringing back its Burns Night event in the 600-year-old ancient church crypt of St Etheldreda’s in London. One of the oldest Churches in London, the [...]
Olympia: Rooted in history. Transformed for the future. July 15, 2025 Olympia’s legacy Olympia opened its doors in 1886 and has been hosting inspiring events ever since. From breathtaking consumer shows and thrilling sporting and music events, Olympia has been an icon for culture, creativity, entertainment, events and exhibitions. As it approaches its 140th year, Olympia is getting ready to unveil its £1.3bn regeneration project, set [...]
How to land VIP tickets to the best summer events, from Wimbledon to Oasis and Lords June 24, 2025 Now that the Summer Solistice has passed it is officially summer, and that means one thing: it’s time to book and secure tickets to the most fabulous of this season’s events.But not just tickets — VIP experiences, of course. Get closer than ever to the sporting action and — yes — get access to the [...]
A first timers’ guide to The Chelsea Flower Show May 22, 2025 A mainstay on locals’ social calendars for over a hundred years, The Chelsea Flower Show has built its reputation around exclusivity, and can feel untouchably posh, especially for those born outside the kilometre of real estate surrounding it. Regulars say that, in broad terms, the event hasn’t really changed for years, a narrative bolstered this [...]
Informa: FTSE 100 events giant boosted by India and Middle East expansion November 19, 2024 Informa expects to hit already upgraded full-year guidance of over £3.5bn in revenue and £975m in adjusted operating proft.
Informa snaps up listed events rival Ascential in sign of buoyant sector July 24, 2024 UK events group Informa has snapped up listed rival Ascential in a bid that valued the owner of the Cannes Lions festivals and Money 20/20 at approximately £1.2bn.