What should the City make of eco-populist Zack Polanski ? September 2, 2025 The new leader of the Green Party once claimed he could increase a journalist’s breast size through hypnotism. Now Zack Polanski says wealth taxes can fix climate change. William Atkinson casts a sceptical eye In the 1980s and 1990s, the German Green Party was riven by a split between the Fundis and the Realos. The [...]
Think Relocation. Think Regeneration. September 2, 2025 When it comes to choosing your home, location is everything. It’s not just about a shorter commute or being closer to friends and family, it’s also about long-term potential. Buying in the early stages of a regeneration area can open the door to exciting lifestyle perks and strong financial gains, all while becoming part of [...]
From fake AI journalism to very real lives: An anatomy of a scoop September 2, 2025 Last week I wrote a wild story that began with an AI-generated pitch about warring London chicken shops and ended with a video call to Nairobi with the man who had willed it into existence. Wilson Kaharua – working under the alias Joseph Wales – was not a criminal mastermind but a small-time SEO writer [...]
Klarna confirms second hit at New York listing in snub to London September 2, 2025 Swedish fintech unicorn Klarna has launched its second hit at a listing on the New York Stock Exchange after its initial attempt was derailed by President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught. The buy now, pay later giant said its IPO price is expected to be between $35 and $37 per ordinary share and hopes to raise [...]
Revolut boss set for bumper payday as valuation swells to $75bn September 2, 2025 The boss of Revolut is set for a bumper payday as the fintech juggernaut kicks off a secondary share sale valuing the firm at $75bn (£55.9bn). London-based staff will be able to sell up to 20 per cent of their stake in the digital bank, Bloomberg first reported. Shares will be valued at $1,381.06 (£1,029). [...]
Nespresso cuts over 200 UK jobs amid store closures September 2, 2025 The UK arm of coffee giant Nespresso shed more than 200 jobs as it shut locations across the country in 2024, it has been confirmed. The business reduced its headcount from 716 to 499 during its latest financial year as it closed 11 of its sites. In new accounts filed with Companies House for 2024, [...]
The O2: Peter Kay and Olivia Rodrigo help arena to record profit September 2, 2025 The O2 in London raked in a record profit in 2024 thanks to the likes of Peter Kay, Sir Paul McCartney and Olivia Rodrigo, it has been revealed. The arena has posted a pre-tax profit of £64.8m for its latest financial year, according to new accounts filed with Companies House. The latest total is up [...]
Employers now less likely to hire ex-offenders than in 2013 September 2, 2025 Hiring ex-offenders has been proven to be good for employers and society, so why have hiring rates dropped, asks James Reed.
Is it time to add infrastructure to your portfolio? September 2, 2025 The UK has, for many years, consistently underinvested in infrastructure compared to its G7 peers. With flagship projects, the country has a terrible track record. In the past year, the long-awaited, controversial high-speed HS2 rail line saw its expansion into the north of England scrapped due to escalating costs. Meanwhile, the Lower Thames Crossing development [...]
Finance bosses back AI despite job loss concerns September 2, 2025 The financial services industry is set to drive more investment into AI as the industry’s senior leaders turn bullish on the tech. More than half of UK institutions expect to up their AI investment in the next 12 months while one in five said they would maintain current levels, data shared with City AM revealed. [...]