By: Ali Lyon

chief reporter Ali Lyon is the chief reporter at City AM, responsible for covering the full gamut of business, finance and wealth news. He has been at City AM full-time since July 2024. Get in touch with tips via email: ali.lyon@cityam.com. Follow Ali on X: @alilyon_94

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Gig economy: O2 Arena posts record revenue

April 28, 2024

New numbers out from the O2 arena show the venue earned over £500,000 a day as revenue was up 12 per cent and it put on more shows.
Storm in a spinning teacup: Butlin’s sues Aviva over definition of flooding

April 28, 2024

Butlin's is suing Aviva over the definition of a storm, after serious flooding forced it to shut its largest resort.
Risky debt investors flood into Thames Water debt as regulator plots carve-up

April 28, 2024

Thames Water is currently buckling under a £15bn debt pile, and the price of its bonds has collapsed over fears it might go into administration.
How much is too much? The CEO pay predicament

April 23, 2024

A growing number of London-listed companies have been asking shareholders to approve radical pay rises for their top execs. Why?
B Lab delays decision on whether Havas London will remain a ‘B Corp’

April 22, 2024

Media giant Havas London’s B Corp status continues to hang in the balance, after the accreditation’s gatekeeper chose to delay the conclusion of its investigation into whether its work with Shell is reconcilable with B Corp values.
‘Magnificent Seven’ sell-off ahead of big week for big tech

April 22, 2024

Big tech share prices have been dented by a sector-wide sell-off of risky assets ahead of four "Big six" firms reporting Q1 results.
Man behind O2 Arena plots rival London venue

April 21, 2024

The American businessman behind Manchester’s new £365m Co-op Live arena is considering building a second glitzy venue in the UK, this time in Hammersmith, arguing the capital is underserved by its current entertainment options.
Asda bosses warned payroll switch could cause problems, report claims

April 21, 2024

Asda’s bosses ploughed ahead with a transition onto a new payroll even though they were warned that doing so could risk thousands of workers being paid incorrectly, a report has claimed.
Getir departure from UK market could put 1,500 jobs at risk

April 21, 2024

Grocery delivery firm Getir is reportedly considering leaving the UK, putting as many as 1,500 jobs at risk.
The week that was: London woes, hedge funds short on water, and confusing jobs data

April 20, 2024

Confusing inflation data, further tribulations for water firms and yet more woes for the London Stock Exchange, we review another busy week in the City.

Crystal Palace agree deal with HSBC that paves way for new training ground

Crystal Palace agree deal with HSBC that paves way for new training ground

Lotus, Porsche and Corvette: the best sports cars to buy in 2026

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