Tipping point? City grandees say Square Mile could be set for Big Bang 2.0 September 12, 2023 The City of London is at an "inflection point," with nearly two thirds of financial services leaders warning that the City's star will wane without intervention.
It’s a relief we’ve rejoined Horizon, but it is certainly not a victory of post-Brexit Britain September 12, 2023 A deal with Horizon was initially almost inevitable - until post-Brexit UK relations with the EU erupted over Northern Ireland, writes Zoe Peden
Analysis: Sunak’s China challenge September 11, 2023 Can Rishi Sunak deal with the threat of China after an alleged spy for the CCP was found at the heart of Parliament?
BMW: Mini production to stay in UK despite Brexit difficulties September 11, 2023 BMW will announce plans to build its next-generation electric Mini in Oxford after securing a Government funding package.
Planned rule changes for SME lending a ‘dramatic backward step’, challenger banks warn September 11, 2023 Richard Davies, chief executive of SME-focused challenger bank Allica, told City A.M. that the changes would be a "dramatic backward step".
UK and India can ‘work through’ trade deal obstacles, PM says September 9, 2023 Rishi Sunak has signalled there is optimism the UK can conclude a trade deal with India after saying the two countries can “work through” the final negotiation hurdles. Statements made by the Prime Minister and No 10 following a meeting with Indian prime minister Narendra Modi on the fringes of the G20 summit suggested fresh [...]
Rishi Sunak at G20 in India with hopes for post Brexit trade deal talks September 8, 2023 Rishi Sunak is set to land in New Delhi for the G20 summit in what No10 called a “historic moment”, amid trade deal negotiations to land an agreement with India. The prime minister, travelling with his wife Akshata Murty, will meet Indian prime minister Narendra Modi for bilateral talks. And officials have not ruled out [...]
UK firms in the dark over regulatory ‘avalanche’ for EU trade, report warns September 7, 2023 Most businesses are in the dark about a looming “avalanche” of changes in EU/UK trade regulations, an industry group is warning.
Tourist tax means UK is missing out on £1bn ‘Brexit boost’, MPs warn September 7, 2023 Britain is missing out on a £1bn pound “Brexit boost” for as long as it fails to reinstate VAT-free shopping for international tourists, MPs have warned.
More fintechs secure UK banking licences as Revolut struggles to get approval September 7, 2023 Two new challengers succeeded in securing banking licences from regulators today, raising more question marks for Revolut as it struggles to get approval from the City watchdogs.