By: Edith Hancock

I edit The Capitalist, City A.M.'s diary. I cover the parties, gossip and lighter side of news in the Square Mile. Got a story? reach me at thecapitalist@cityam.com

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From food poisoning to faulty washing machines, here are the top 10 excuses workers use to call in sick

June 14, 2016

Don't pretend you haven't done it. It is a rite of passage that an employee will use at least one poor excuse in their career to get out of work, but new research has found that Britons lack creativity when pulling a sickie. With the live European Championships action on TV decimating the Square Mile's office [...]
Get your gladrags out (very carefully) for the British Health and Safety Awards!

June 14, 2016

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Challenger bank Mondo needs a new name after legal challenge

June 13, 2016

Bad luck for hopeful challenger bank Mondo. The mobile first firm is still waiting for its full banking license, but its already facing legal trouble. Mondo, which attracted a £7m investment from Passion Capital and secured £1m through a crowdfunding campaign from almost 9,000 people in just 96 seconds earlier this year, is being forced to change its [...]
Euro 2016: Where to watch the UEFA European Championships in London with a touch of glamour

June 13, 2016

Many football fans are content with heading to their nearest boozer to watch the latest Euro 2016 action, but some City folk might want a venue that’s a bit more flash. Whether you're a City fund manager or a Canary Wharf banker, be sure to watch the beautiful game with a touch of glamour. Steam & Rye Minutes [...]
EU Referendum: John Longworth copies Ukip leader Nigel Farage and bets on Brexit

June 13, 2016

Brexiteers are heavy betters. Last month, Ukip leader Nigel Farage put his money where his mouth is, placing a £1,000 bet on Britain voting to leave the EU on 23 June. Now, with just over a week to go before the nation decides, former British Chambers of Commerce chief John Longworth has followed suit. Read more: Vote [...]
Just when you thought you’d had enough – Brexiting Britpopper and former Ukip candidate Mandy Boylett releases second single supporting Vote Leave

June 13, 2016

"Telling Mr Juncker you'll be kissing my *ss." Back in February, former Ukip candidate Mandy Boylett took the Leave campaign by storm when she released a pro-Brexit music video taking inspiration from Britpoppers the Spice Girls. Now, the 52 year old who brought you Britain's Coming Home (lyrics included: “David Cameron, tell me what’s wrong? Your MPs don’t really want you" [...]
London house prices: Property owners in prime central London are selling their homes to free up savings, according to new research

June 13, 2016

London home-owners are selling their premium properties to free-up savings, according to new research. Four in 10 sellers in London put their homes on the market in order to release their investments in the first quarter of this year, making this the most prominent motivation behind selling up. Just under one third (29 per cent) of [...]
London’s young renters are the only people in Britain spending over half of their income on rent, according to new research

June 13, 2016

Londoners are spending the vast majority of their income on rent, according to new research. The average cost of renting a one-bedroom home in London is £1,133 per month, which takes up nearly 60 per cent of the average under 30’s post-tax income, nearly 10 per cent over the national average. Rents have increased by [...]
The City knows how to honour a fallen friend, as brokers plan to get boozy at US trader’s memoiral party

June 12, 2016

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Well-heeled Londoner loses £10,000 on bullish last-minute Euro 2016 bet

June 12, 2016

This weekend's European Championships taught us a valuable lesson on bull markets. Despite an admirable performance at the weekend, the England side failed to secure a win against Russia in the first round of the Euro 2016. "We have to pick ourselves up again and go again," was the word from England's goal-scorer Eric Dier, who [...]

City of London gives green light to controversial Liverpool Street plans

‘Crown jewel’ of Olympic Games memorabilia put up for sale at auction

Bar of the week: Why Three Sheets is a little slice of old Soho

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