Astrazeneca chief ‘wants to shift London listing to US’ July 1, 2025 The boss of Britain’s most valuable company, Astrazeneca, has reportedly voiced his preference to move the firm’s stock market listing to the United States. Sir Pascal Soriot, who has been at the helm of the pharma juggernaut since 2012, is said to have spoken privately about his desire to abandon the UK listing in favour [...]
E1 Series in €20m fundraise as it plots expansion and London race July 1, 2025 Celebrity-backed electric powerboating series E1 is seeking around €20m (£17m) from a fresh round of fundraising as it this week steps up plans to secure a race in London. E1 has engaged Rothschild and Co to seek an investor to inject capital, which bosses have earmarked for a second fleet of boats and commercial and [...]
What’s On July 2025 June 30, 2025 | City Talk As London fully embraces the summer weather, July offers a captivating calendar of activities for every occasion. Full of lively markets and outdoor live screens along with captivating exhibitions and immersive experiences. It’s the perfect time to enjoy world-class performances and recitals or play some sports near iconic London locations. With the sun setting later [...]
Celebrating Inclusive Sport in the City: Free, Accessible Fitness This Summer June 30, 2025 | City Talk Sport and movement are powerful tools for connection, confidence and wellbeing – yet for many, traditional fitness spaces and sports sessions can feel inaccessible or exclusive. This summer, partners from across the City are taking steps towards making meaningful changes in accessible sporting opportunities. From outdoor activities designed to make movement more inclusive and welcoming [...]
Where to watch the British and Irish Lions tour in London June 28, 2025 The British and Irish Lions tour continues this month as the touring side looks for a first series win since 2013. But where in London can fans watch the action? For those who cannot spend thousands travelling to Australia there are a number of spots in London putting on special breakfast offerings for the duration [...]
London’s 5G rollout is being strangled by a failed legal model June 27, 2025 London’s position at the bottom of Europe’s 5G performance rankings is the direct result of a failed telecoms access policy that has deterred investment, triggered mass litigation, and paralysed rollout. The Electronic Communications Code (ECC), reformed in 2017 to cut costs for mobile operators, removed the requirement to pay market rents for infrastructure sites. Instead, [...]
London won’t come close to 88,000 homes a year by 2029 June 24, 2025 London’s housing crisis exists on a spectrum, from the weary resignation of young professionals, first-time buyers and university students – to an acute, impossible state of affairs for those stuck in mouldy homes or unable to pay rent. Few disagree that a housing crisis exists, and few can find good reasons to lament the government’s [...]
Labour must not overlook London when it comes to infrastructure spending June 19, 2025 The Spending Review saw investment in Scotland, the Midlands and the North but this not come at the expense of London, which is essential to the growth of the entire nation. The infrastructure strategy is a chance to correct the course, says Peter Hogg As the economic heart of the United Kingdom, London plays an [...]
Oxford Street plan to ban taxis and buses gets green light June 17, 2025 Plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street have received a green light after a consultation found seven in 10 Londoners supported the move. Buses and taxis will be banned between Orchard Street and Oxford Circus up to Great Portland Street – almost a mile of London. “This is a hugely significant development for central London,” Leader of [...]
SXSW London 2025: How will AI change the UK tech space? June 13, 2025 Last week, City AM's Saskia Koopman attended SXSW London 2025, where she had the opportunity to speak to some of the world's leading figures in the tech space.