London can strengthen its relations with Scotland March 4, 2019 On a brisk evening in January, I had the honour of hosting a Burns Supper at the Mansion House with the first minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon. The night was complete with bagpipes, haggis, and of course a “wee dram” of whisky. The event brought together leading business figures from both sides of the border, [...]
Pimlico Plumbers boss Charlie Mullins takes home £4.9m in dividends March 3, 2019 Plumbing millionaire Charlie Mullins bagged £4.9m in dividends from his Pimlico Plumbers business last year, according to new accounts. The figure includes £1.6m in post year end dividends. In addition to dividends, Mullins and his son Scott, took home a combined £711,512 in pay for their work as directors of the company, taking their income [...]
Strong and stable: London extends lead as Europe’s top hub for unicorn startups March 1, 2019 London has cemented its status as the home of more young billion-dollar tech companies than any other European city, taking home the crown for ten consecutive years. Read more: Female fintech leaders highlighted as sector battles gender imbalance The number of so-called unicorn startups – private businesses valued at $1bn (£752.6m) and founded after 2000 [...]
Mayor of London warns Londoners they may feel impact of no-deal Brexit ‘immediately’ March 1, 2019 Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is set to host a meeting today to discuss the ramifications of a no-deal Brexit on Londoners, warning that it could affect supply of food medicine, health services and crucial services. Read more: Sadiq Khan asks for £5bn grant to protect housing in no-deal Brexit Khan is worried that leaving [...]
London offers a magic potion for startup success, but we can up our game February 28, 2019 The formula for a successful business is impossible to define. Just having the best product isn’t enough (Betamax’s loss to VHS back in the eighties can tell you that). Great branding and brilliant management are both necessary, obviously, but neither is a silver bullet. Luck is probably part of it. Hard work too. But whatever [...]
500 London roads breach air pollution limits as Mayor warns of air quality crisis February 27, 2019 Almost 500 London roads and landmark locations breach air pollution limits, campaigners warned today. Read more: Westminster pledges £28m to ease traffic jams on the Strand The news comes after the Mayor of London issued a high pollution alert for the capital yesterday in response to the unseasonably warm weather. The worst offender listed in the [...]
Swipe right: Finance professionals the most desirable workers in London, says The Inner Circle February 26, 2019 Working in the finance sector could make you more attractive to potential dates, according to new research. Dating app The Inner Circle has found that in London, finance professionals made up the most right-swiped men and women on the app. Read more: Revealed: What candidates should look for in a job offer Men in the finance [...]
Square Mile skyscraper to bring in Shard man Danny Lemon February 26, 2019 The City's tallest skyscraper has drafted in The Shard’s former manager as it prepares to open its doors later this year. Developers at 22 Bishopsgate, the 62-storey building in the Square Mile known as "Twentytwo", have hired Danny Lemon to oversee the set up and management of the trophy building ahead of its opening late this [...]
High Court strikes down black cab appeal against Uber’s London licence February 26, 2019 The High Court rejected an appeal to block Uber's 15-month London licence today, dismissing claims that the decision to grant it was biased. Taxi drivers of the United Cabbies Group (UCG) argued that chief magistrate Emma Arbuthnot's decision to grant Uber a licence to operate in London was affected by her husband's relationship with the company. Read more: [...]
Harrods eyes online growth with new partnership February 26, 2019 For generations it has been known for its world famous Knightsbridge department store. But now Harrods is looking to lure in shoppers through its website too, as it becomes the latest high luxury brand taking actions to adapt to the growing consumer shift away from the high street and onto the internet. High end retail [...]