How can a politician run London if they’ve never run a business? Opinion Our politicians all agree on the need for economic growth, yet none of them seems to have even worked in the private sector let alone actually run a business. Should we be surprised that growth continues to elude us, asks Alex Challoner. What do a dance producer, a lecturer in social psychology, a footballer, an [...]
The decline of Harvey Nichols is a tale of London’s decline too Opinion The decline and fall of Harvey Nichols is not just another business story. It is a warning about the crisis engulfing London’s high streets.
Bring football home: let London host the Super Bowl Opinion The NFL has been playing matches in London since 1986. If any city outside the USA is ever going to host the Super Bowl, it should be London, says Alex Challoner Last week, new Prime Minister Andy Burnham said it was insane that the UK has not hosted a world cup since 1966. While it [...]
Expanding London airports will help growth take off July 28, 2026 Extra runways at Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton are not just lucrative transport infrastructure projects that will create construction jobs and supply chain benefits in the short-term. They are key to getting overseas visitors into the UK to spend money, says Alex Challoner The summer holidays are upon us. Chances are, at some time in the [...]
