Renationalisation won’t get our railways back on track July 23, 2024 Slow, crowded and expensive, there’s no doubt our railways need a major overhaul – but it’s far from clear that Great British Railways is the answer, says Emma Revell One of the many delightful quirks of our democracy is the State Opening of Parliament, where the government’s legislative agenda for the coming session is set [...]
How to help save the rainforest in Peru while you travel July 22, 2024 The air is thick under the humid rainforest canopy in Peru’s Amazonian basin. Insects hum and the squawks of circling macaws echo through the trees. I’m silently crouching on the forest floor when the rainforest ambience is briefly interrupted by gasps as a large tarantula leaps out of a hole and darts toward me. It’s [...]
Financial distress soars in ‘extremely testing’ UK business environment July 22, 2024 Although consumer facing firms were hit the worst, levels of distress increased across 20 of the 22 sectors covered in the Red Flag Alert.
French media firm Canal+ to list on London Stock Exchange in boost for the City July 22, 2024 French conglomerate Vivendi has confirmed plans to spin off and list its television business Canal+ on the London Stock Exchange today, in what would be another boon to the City’s bourse after signs of a revival in recent months.
Considerations for Building a Secure and Resilient Bacs Payments Process July 22, 2024 In part one of this two-part series, learn how to mitigate threats and unlock automation to increase business stability and resilience By Liz Carroll, Senior Product Manager, Financial Marketplaces at Finastra Operational resilience is the lifeline that keeps businesses thriving through unforeseen disruption, with automation being a key component of a threat mitigation strategy for [...]
Entain announces Aussie gambling veteran as new chief July 22, 2024 Ladbrokes owner Entain has announced the appointment of Gavin Isaacs as its new chief executive, starting 2 September.
Santander-backed fintech Ebury line ups Goldman for multi-billion pound London float July 22, 2024 Cross-border payments platform Ebury has appointed Goldman Sachs to lead a £2bn fintech float on the London Stock Exchange.
Why this entrepreneur is still learning after two decades in the business July 22, 2024 What's your secret to storytelling within your brand?
‘Engine of the UK’s economy’: Mid-sized firms set to ramp up investment in boost to growth July 22, 2024 More than half of the UK's mid-sized firms plan to invest at least £3m in the next five years.
How to be a Super Yimby – and help fix Britain’s housing crisis July 22, 2024 The UK desperately needs new homes, but some are determined to get in the way. Here's City A.M.'s guide to how to be a Super Yimby.