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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Hunting rides wave of energy firms’ oil and gas demand

July 9, 2024

Oil well manufacturer Hunting traded ahead of expectations in the first half of 2023, its management has said, thanks to especially strong performance in its oil country tubular goods and its subsea and advanced manufacturing segments.
Lifting onshore wind ban ‘exactly what industry needs’, investors say

July 8, 2024

The Labour government's decision to lift the effective ban on onshore wind farms has been met with delight from the UK business community, with city lawyers and investors branding it a "no-nonsense statement" that will help "deliver on net-zero ambitions".
Housebuilding giants Bellway, Berkeley and Barratt laud Reeves’ planning pledge

July 8, 2024

Some of the UK's largest property and housebuilding firms have welcomed the new Labour government's promise to "get Britain building again" with a reintroduction of compulsory housebuilding targets, calling them "hugely encouraging".
Fortress Capital is a Ponzi scheme, administrators claim amid attempt to bankrupt directors

July 8, 2024

Administrators of an investment firm that had been backed by celebrities and footballers have labelled it a Ponzi scheme, and will seek to bankrupt its two directors.
Shortage of high-quality student homes drives growth at Unite

July 8, 2024

Strong rental growth at the properties owned by London-listed Unite Students helped drive up the value of the student accommodation provider's portfolio, it said in a half-year update.
Packaging firm Macfarlane wraps up Polyformes deal

July 8, 2024

London-listed packaging specialists Macfarlane Group made a further move into protective packaging on Monday with the acquisition of Polyformes, it has said.
Ferrexpo posts ‘best performance’ since start of Ukraine war

July 8, 2024

London-listed Ferrexpo, a mining firm that operates out of Ukraine, has posted its best production figures since Russia's invasion in February 2022.
Knights Group’s growth continues as it breaks key profit barrier

July 8, 2024

Legal and professional services firm Knights Group provided another boost to investors on Monday, reporting double-digit profit growth and revenue in line with ambitious expectations.
Crest Nicholson rejects approach from Elliott-backed Avant

July 5, 2024

The board of Crest Nicholson has rejected an approach from the Elliott-backed Avant Homes, saying it was "not currently minded to engage" in negotiations with the firm.
Euro 2024: These City pubs are selling half-price pints until England score against Switzerland

July 5, 2024

Three of the City's finest watering holes will hope that Gareth Southgate's much-criticised England team put on an attacking masterclass in their quarter final, after offering half-price beer until England score.

The Masters delivers food now, and it’s desire wrapped in identity

The Masters delivers food now, and it’s desire wrapped in identity

Barbican Centre: the brutalist landmark weaving art into everyday London life.

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