Exclusive: Criminals eye windfall from UK regulator’s controversial fraud refund plan August 16, 2024 Criminals are making plans to exploit incoming fraud refund rules from the UK payments regulator, City A.M. has learnt, as banks and fintechs warn of harm to consumers if the measures come into force unaltered.
2023 Winners August 16, 2024 Six London-based companies and one volunteering champion emerged triumphant in 2023’s Lord Mayor’s Dragon Awards, held by the City of London Corporation at Mansion House to recognise London-based companies for their commitment to responsible business and social impact. The winners were Standard Chartered Bank, St George, 10x Banking, Mediorite & PwC, Tempo Time Credits, Dot [...]
Dyson’s haircare expansion rolls out wellness-focused solutions August 16, 2024 Dyson is expanding its footprint in the haircare and wellness industry, bringing focus on the importance of hair health.
This Years Venue – Mansion House August 16, 2024 Mansion House is an iconic and historic building in the heart of the City of London, serving as the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London. It is one of the most well-known and prestigious venues in the city, often used for official events, receptions, and important civic occasions. Designed by the architect George [...]
History of the Dragon Awards August 16, 2024 The City of London Dragon Awards were established in 1987 by the City of London Corporation to recognisze and celebrate the contributions of businesses and public sector organiszations in fostering social impact within the communities of Greater London and beyond. The awards were named after the dragon, a symbol found on the City of London’s [...]
The Dragon Award Categories August 16, 2024 There are twelve Dragon Awards this year….read more here The Heart of the City Award The “Heart of the City Award” continues to honor its enduring legacyby incorporating broader aspects of Environmental, Social, andGovernance (ESG) principles. This prestigious award recognizesbusinesses that have initiated impactful social changes within GreaterLondon over the last three years. As we [...]
Traveltok takes off: Why Hilton, Ryanair, Expedia and British Airways are flocking to Tiktok August 16, 2024 It’s highly likely that someone you know has been to Montenegro, Albania or Slovenia in the past year. This is no coincidence. These destinations have soared in popularity after going viral on Tiktok’s “travel dupes” trend, where users seek out lesser-known or less-touristed alternatives to popular locations. Savvy travellers are swapping Paris for Bruges, London [...]
Bank of England: Government names economist Alan Taylor as new rate-setter August 16, 2024 The government has appointed economist and Columbia University professor Alan Taylor to the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).
Entain: Paris Olympic bets doubled from Tokyo as time zone proves more convenient August 16, 2024 According to sports betting giant Entain, gamblers worldwide placed bets on the 2024 Olympics at double the rate of the Tokyo Games as the Paris time zone was apparently more convenient for punters. Across Entain’s brands, the men’s basketball final was the most popular betting event, with the showdown between the USA and France generating [...]
UK could be ‘best performing economy’ so far in 2024 after week of data August 16, 2024 It's been a busy week for the Office for National Statistics (ONS), publishing a raft of statistics on the UK economy for traders and Bank of England ratesetters to digest.
