Falling gas prices could slash cost of propping up Bulb Energy by hundreds of millions of pounds January 23, 2023 The bill for propping up Bulb Energy for over a year could be slashed significantly, following a sharp drop in wholesale prices over the winter.
European rugby: How do you qualify in the Champions and Challenge Cup? January 20, 2023 This weekend sees the final group stage matches in the European Champions Cup and European Challenge Cup. With a number of sides still able to make it into the respective rounds of 16 due to the new competition format, there’s a lot on the line. So with fixtures kicking off this evening, what are the [...]
Explainer: Why are the super rich leaving London? January 20, 2023 And why did the extra-rich settle down in London in the first place?
BritishVolt’s collapse is disturbing but it’s not surprising January 20, 2023 BritishVolt's collapse is alarming news for Britain's automobile and electric vehicle industry, but it's not surprising after we failed to build the infrastructure we needed, writes former Nissan exec Andy Palmer.
Rishi Sunak: Police ‘looking into’ video of PM in car without a seatbelt on January 19, 2023 Lancashire Police are “looking into” Rishi Sunak after he failed wear a seatbelt as he filmed a social media clip in the back of a moving car. The Prime Minister has apologised for the “mistake”, as Downing Street said that Mr Sunak had made a “brief error of judgment” by removing the safety device as [...]
Having your cake and eating it! Three lucky winners receive sweet treats in City A.M. competition January 19, 2023 Three lucky City workers received yummy cakes from award-winning London bakery Cutter and Squidge after teaming up with City A.M. The special delivery to three Square Mile workers took place after this paper ran a competition in response to comments by the boss of the food regulator about cakes. And we take these things very personally. [...]
Sunak accused of acting ‘like A-list celeb’ by flying to Blackpool instead of £257 strike-affected train ride January 19, 2023 Rishi Sunak has been criticised for using a jet to travel to Blackpool as he opts for flights around Britain rather than trains. The Prime Minister took an RAF jet from Northolt to Blackpool as he carried out a series of visits in northern England linked to an announcement on new levelling up funding. Labour [...]
Analysis: Sunak ruffles some feathers with levelling up cash going to the South January 19, 2023 Today the government announced more cash for communities in need of investment - levelling up in action. But Red Wall MPs lament their constituencies aren't getting enough, writes Elena Siniscalco
The Square Mile and Me: David Postings on Barclays, the Jampot and watching Wolves January 19, 2023 This week David Postings, UK Finance CEO, tells us why he's pining for southern Spain, Sweetings remains a top spot and the City should be optimistic
Great British Nuclear lacks ‘overarching strategy’, warns leading advisor January 18, 2023 GBN is in need of an overarching strategy and lacks a clear role in securing the UK's energy independence, warns nuclear boss.