Exclusive: Canary Wharf Group chairman among business voices backing Sadiq Khan May 1, 2024 Canary Wharf Group chairman Sir George Iacobescu is among dozens of business voices backing Sadiq Khan ahead of Thursday’s mayoral election.
Bank of England’s bond purchases could cost taxpayers £85bn April 30, 2024 Following the banking collapse of 2008, the Bank started hoovering up government bonds on the secondary market. The hope was this would lower borrowing costs and stimulate economic activity.
Billionaires, showrooms and mega-deals: Inside London’s private jet scene April 30, 2024 From glitzy Mayfair showrooms to the City's secretive airports - Guy Taylor takes a closer look inside London's private jet scene
Why we should be cautious about rising business confidence April 30, 2024 A number of surveys have said that business confidence in the UK is on the up and the economy is set to rebound. But dig a little deeper, the news might not quite be as rosy as it sounds, Chris Dorrell writes
London’s ultra wealthy have ‘moved out’ since Brexit, says top private jet dealer April 30, 2024 Brexit, changes to non-dom status tax rules and the Russia-Ukraine war has led to a slump in sales of private jets in London, a top dealmaker has said.
Britain’s startups need young Europeans April 27, 2024 The immigration system is designed to attract experienced workers with advanced skills, but UK startups need scrappy and ambitious young people too. A post-Brexit visa scheme for under 30s from the EU would be a boost for growth, says Bella Rhodes The EU’s offer to negotiate a reciprocal visa for young people in the UK [...]
UK consumer confidence edges up after stagnant start to year April 26, 2024 UK consumer confidence improved by two points in April, after laying stagnant in March.
John Neal: Why Lloyd’s of London ‘had to change’ April 25, 2024 John Neal has pushed Lloyd's of London through a major modernisation effort since 2018 as the City faces fears over its future
London was voted best place to work – but play matters too April 25, 2024 This time next week, London will be voting for its Mayor. It has not been a vintage campaign but perhaps the negativity apparent across the political spectrum may soon give way to some optimism about the capital’s prospects. A closely watched annual survey pegged London as, again, the best place to work. And indeed play. [...]
London’s reign as most desirable city for work enters tenth year in boost for Square Mile April 24, 2024 London has held on to its crown as the world's most desirable city for work, according to a major study, in a boost for the Square Mile's reputation as a global financial hub.