There can be no Big Bang 2.0 – investors need hard incentives to revive the City October 27, 2026 The idea of another sudden, transformative burst of Big Bang-style deregulation is a fantasy. The City needs long term policy that encourages and incentivises investment, writes Charlie Conchie In an essay to mark the 20th anniversary of his sweeping reform of London’s financial markets in 1986, Nigel Lawson made several things clear: one was that [...]
‘You can walk in the road!’: Inside Oxford Street’s first day without traffic October 26, 2026 As the first phase of the mayor's Oxford Street pedestrianisation project began, Anna Moloney rushed to Selfridges to soak up the scene.
Plus500 finance chief says US listing ‘always on table’ October 26, 2026 The finance boss of Plus500 has said a US listing is “always on the table” as the fintech firm turns to North America for its next phase of growth. Elad Even-Chen, chief financial officer at Plus500, told City AM: “We always keep assessing all the opportunities. It’s our duty as a public company.” “It’s something [...]
Sadiq Khan urges banks to stay in London as tax raid looms October 26, 2026 Sadiq Khan has urged London’s biggest banks to keep investing in the UK, days away from an expected tax raid on the sector. On Monday, the Mayor of London said the City’s banking sector is “really important” but refused to say whether he opposed the tax raid, adding that “those with broader shoulders carry the [...]
Oxford Street pedestrianisation is a win for London October 26, 2026 The pedestrianisation of Oxford Street will create a new a public realm where it is anticipated that people will enjoy the new space, stay longer and spend more, says Andrew Busby The pedestrianisation of Oxford Street is the most radical project to hit the West End in decades. Almost a kilometre of the nation’s high [...]
Oxford Street goes traffic-free as Sadiq Khan launches pedestrianisation October 26, 2026 Oxford Street has become permanently traffic-free for the first time as London mayor Sadiq Khan presses ahead with a major overhaul of the capital’s busiest shopping district ahead of Christmas. Almost a kilometre of the famous shopping street, between Orchard Street near Selfridges and Great Portland Street, has closed to vehicles from Monday, ending decades [...]
Boohoo eyes £100m profit as online seller revives fortunes October 23, 2026 Fast fashion firm Boohoo has set its sights on a £100m profit after emerging from years of consecutive losses. The London-listed firm, which owns Debenhams, Karen Millen and Pretty Little Thing, said its turnaround plans are “significantly ahead” of schedule after producing its first pre-tax profit since 2021. Boohoo has endured a rocky few years, [...]
Toast the City winners unveiled at glitzy Steel Yard ceremony October 23, 2026 Discover the Toast the City winners, from Liverpool Street Chop House & Tavern to Aldgate Square, celebrating the Square Mile’s finest venues.
Business leaders debate the future of the Capital at the Central London Alliance Summit October 21, 2026 On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the Central London Alliance hosted its annual Business Summit at the Emmanuel Centre in Westminster, just moments from the seat of Government. Bringing together 45 exceptional guest speakers and panellists, the Summit debated a wide range of pressing issues that are currently impacting London’s business community and are predicted to [...]
Haynes Bros Ltd Selects Tekion’s Automotive Retail Cloud AI to Modernise Operations October 20, 2026 Historic Kent-based dealer group to go live on Tekion's AI-native platform at Maidstone and Canterbury locations in December 2026.