Planning reforms are good news – but there is more Labour could do September 3, 2024 Rumours are running amok about which taxes Labour might hike in the Budget and what impact those policies might have on growth.
The government needs a flight plan September 3, 2024 Airport capacity is a vital national infrastructure issue critical to growth, but we have no idea where the government stands, says Eliot Wilson Michael O’Leary, the veteran CEO of Ryanair, is a reliable source of copy. Last week this paper reported his view that the next runway to be built to serve London would not [...]
Labour gives TfL go-ahead to build 350 new homes near Cockfosters tube station September 3, 2024 Some 350 new homes, 40 per cent affordable, will be built at Cockfosters tube station on the Northern end of the Piccadilly Line.
Could venture capital firms miss out on the great pension fund start-up splurge? September 3, 2024 The UK's top pension fund managers are poised to pump billions into the UK's start-ups - but venture capital investors keen for cash may play a smaller part than they had hoped, writes Charlie Conchie
Cat-shaped confectionery brand Candy Kittens’ taste of sweet success September 3, 2024 Ambition A.M. speaks to entrepreneur Jamie Laing, who started confectionery brand Candy Kittens with co-founder Ed Williams in 2012.
Young Londoners spend more time in office than older workers, survey finds September 3, 2024 Young workers in London spend more of their time working from the office than any other age group, an international survey of return to work habits has found. London saw another year-on-year rise in attendance, with average central London full-time workers spending more than half the working week, or 2.7 days, in the office in [...]
‘The mood change is palpable’: UK firms feel Labour lift despite looming tax raid, says Peel Hunt September 3, 2024 The UK economy is “rebounding solidly” and the City of London is reaping the benefits of the Labour government’s ‘growth agenda’ despite fears of an looming round of swinging tax cuts, one of the Square Mile’s top investment banks has said.
Letter: As a freeman of the City, I would welcome Taylor Swift! September 3, 2024 I've been reading City A.M. for 15 years or so now & really enjoy it. I've just read Anna's article on Hampstead Heath (& the previous one on Taylor Swift).
London’s ‘first-ever escapology fitness class’ has been unleashed September 2, 2024 Gym chain Gymbox, which is known for its quirky classes, is challenging gymgoers to work out like Houdini at London's 'first-ever escapology fitness class'.
Jonnie Peacock smiles despite failing to medal in Paralympic Games as Sherman Guity Guity claims gold September 2, 2024 Jonnie Peacock’s bid for a third gold medal in four Paralympic Games was unsuccessful on Monday as he finished fifth in the men’s 100m T64 final at the Stade de France. The 31-year-old Brit won gold in London and Rio before sharing a bronze medal in the 100m dash in Tokyo but he could finish [...]