A Manifesto for London: Bins, beer, Uber boats and free chickens June 4, 2024 The General Election will undoubtedly feature many pledges, but will they prioritise London? City A.M. is here to stand up for the capital with a Manifesto for London
New law set to push the price of a pint above £7 across London June 4, 2024 Hard pressed punters could be set for another blow following reports that a new law coming into effect this October will see the price of a pint in London rise…again.
More retail misery as Brits’ spending shrinks to lowest level in three years June 4, 2024 May proved to be another miserable month for retailers, as cash-strapped Brits said no to treating themselves in the face of rising bills and unfavourable weather.
Boys from the Blackstuff: Grim-up-North drama is compelling misery-nostalgia June 3, 2024 Boys from the Blackstuff shows how it is possible to look back on a period of widespread hardship with a degree of fondness.
Coffee Wars: Inside the race to become London’s number one chain June 1, 2024 Coffee has played a vital role in reviving Brits for centuries. Despite feeling like a relatively new phenomenon, the first record of a coffee house in England dates back to 1652 and was said to be opened by a Turkish Man named Jacob in Oxfordshire.
Labour: GB Energy will turn the page on cost-of-living crisis with clean power May 31, 2024 Labour is pledging it will get working within months of election victory to build clean power that will “turn the page” on the cost-of-living crisis.
Gousto founder Timo Boldt: How Al Gore helped my meal-kit maker open doors May 30, 2024 Every week, City A.M.'s Charlie Conchie sits down with the biggest names in tech, fintech and financial services. This week, it's Gousto founder Timo Boldt
Will it work? National service May 29, 2024 Sunak's national service plan has dominated the first week of his election campaign, but, regardless of politics, will it work?
Simpsons Tavern ‘now a crime scene’: City’s oldest chophouse vandalised amid fight for survival May 28, 2024 One of the City’s oldest and most recognised lunch spots has fallen into disrepair as its business owners continue to battle for control of the property after it got into rent arrears during the pandemic.
Boohoo shareholders ‘furious’ at ‘outrageous’ boss bonuses May 27, 2024 Shareholders at Boohoo Group will reportedly revolt over a decision to hand top bosses one million pound bonuses, despite the company reporting a £160m loss.