London is a top global financial centre – but let’s not get complacent January 29, 2024 London may currently hold the top position in global finance hub ratings, but solid policy and reforms are urgently required, writes Chris Hayward
Government could launch Natwest public share sale this summer January 28, 2024 The government is preparing to start selling its shares in Natwest to retail investors as soon as the middle of this year, City A.M. understands.
UK and Canada suspend Brexit trade negations in row over beef and cheese January 26, 2024 The agreement collapsed after Canada had been urging Britain to row back a ban on hormone-treated beef, which had been a thorn in the side of negotiators. The result would be less favourable terms of trade for UK farmers.
Hinkley Point C faces additional four-year multi-billion pound delay January 24, 2024 Completion of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant has been delayed by up to four more years at the cost of billions of pounds, according to its manufacturers. France’s state energy company EDF, which operates all of the UK’s five active nuclear power stations, said the project’s launch date has been pushed from June [...]
Top Tories warn scrapping Sunak would lead to ‘certain loss of power’ January 24, 2024 Top Tories have rejected calls by Sir Simon Clarke for Rishi Sunak to be replaced as Prime Minister, warning it would lead to “division” and the “certain loss of power”.
Central London Alliance calls for government to cut VAT for hospitality, tourism and leisure January 23, 2024 Central London Alliance (CLA) calls on the Government to address the UK’s lack of competitiveness on the global tourism market, beginning with a cut to VAT for the hospitality, tourism and leisure industries. Figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that visits to the UK increased 112 per cent year-on-year, generating £30 billion [...]
‘I’ll never take Eurostar again’: Why disruption and delays are giving cross-channel operator a headache January 23, 2024 Eurostar is not prepared for disruption on its routes from London, experts have said, after a string of incidents last year.
Brexit is a ‘model for Germany’, says far right AfD leader while party surges in polls January 22, 2024 Brexit is a “model for Germany”, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party leader has claimed.
The Notebook: It’s time to regulate the regulators January 22, 2024 Where the City's movers and shakers have their say. This week, Lucy McNulty, editor of the Following the Rules podcast, takes the Notebook pen.
City chiefs: We must embrace risk to stay competitive January 22, 2024 Leading City figures have reignited calls to policymakers to embrace risk or watch the UK's financial system lose out to rival markets around the world.