English rugby must double down on overseas ban, insists Premiership boss December 14, 2023 Henry Arundell's new deal with Racing 92 has reignited the debate in English rugby.
Brits quit clubbing and booze in fresh blow for late night traders December 14, 2023 Brits are drinking and spending less on a night out, a new report has revealed, as conscious clubbers ditch the booze to protect their pockets and health. When partygoers hit the town they spent an average of £73.19 on a night out, 2.1 per cent less than they did a year ago, a study by [...]
Housing market to improve over next two years as borrowing costs stabilise say surveyors December 14, 2023 As stability returned to the mortgage market over the past few weeks, the housing market has started to show signs of improvement, a new survey conducted by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has said. A net balance of 11 per cent of property professionals reported sales falling rather than rising, narrowing from a [...]
Serco raises outlook as demand for immigration services in Europe and acquisitions drive growth December 14, 2023 Serco is forecasting higher profit and revenue this year as demand for its immigration services and a number of acquisitions drive growth.
Thames Water appoints new £850,000 boss in attempt to turn tide December 14, 2023 Thames Water has a new boss, Chris Weston, as it attempts to turn the page on a miserable few years
Accelerating a planet positive future December 14, 2023 Reflecting on the successful launch of Arcadis’s new three-year strategy last month, held at the iconic Lord’s cricket ground in London, my primary feeling is one of pride. Pride in the scale and scope of what we launched, pride in the reaction from our investors and clients and pride at the smooth and slick delivery [...]
Ed Warner: Sport leaders need open minds to grapple with entertainment age December 14, 2023 Have I gone from yuppie embracer of innovation to risk-averse lover of the scene, wonders our columnist?
Could 2024 be the year the doom and gloom ends on the London Stock Exchange? December 14, 2023 After a bruising year for the City and the London Stock Exchange, could 2024 offer a glimmer of hope?
TfL savings target upped to £650m amid concerns over ‘managed decline’ December 14, 2023 Transport for London must find £650m in savings by 2025/26, according to its draft business plan and amid calls for a funding arrangement.
Square Mile and Me: Lord-Lieutenant Ken Olisa on Saturday jobs and City faux pas December 14, 2023 Ken Olisa, Lord Lieutenant of Greater London and chairman of BusinessLDN, takes a stroll down memory lane and reflects on his City career.