Bookbar: How a Highbury bookshop and winebar became a new London favourite October 31, 2023 Chrissy Ryan, founder of Highbury's Bookbar, tells City A.M. why combining good books, good coffee and good wine has put her store at the heart of a thriving London high street
Topshop on the block: Meet the runners and riders… October 30, 2023 Asos bought Topshop and a number of its sister brands such as Topman and Miss Selfridges for £265m back in 2021 after Arcadia plunged into administration.
Our Rugby World Cup 2023 team of the tournament: Jalibert or Pollard? Smith or Dupont? October 30, 2023 This year’s Rugby World Cup was one which saw the rise of Tier Two nations, the further development of the established ones, and another title for South Africa – as reflected in the City A.M. team of the tournament. 1 – Ox Nche, South Africa Prop Ox Nche was a superb super-sub during much of [...]
Germany one of the EU’s ‘growth laggards’ as economy shrinks slightly in third quarter October 30, 2023 Germany's economy shrank slightly in the third quarter, data showed on Monday, as Europe's largest economy continues to be weighed down by weak purchasing power and higher interest rates.
West End office rents forecast to double as financiers vie for top addresses October 30, 2023 Property expert predicts £300 per sq ft within a year as demand soars
City AM ESG Impact Campaign Welcomes New Partner SIGWATCH, Amplifying its Commitment to Activism. October 30, 2023 The City AM Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Impact Campaign is excited to announce a new addition to its influential partner network. This partnership with SIGWATCH, a data provider and consultancy specialising in activism and NGO behaviour reinforces the campaign’s commitment to addressing key issues of concern to businesses and governments, ranging from sustainability and [...]
FTSE 100 close: London rises on HSBC profits in a busy week for central banks and energy giants October 30, 2023 On the FTSE 100 HSBC revealed that profits had more than doubled on last year thanks to the impact of higher interest rates
The newest front in the US-China trade war? Japanese fish. October 30, 2023 The US-China trade war has an unlikely new flashpoint: where the US sources fish for its military stationed in Japan
As banks refuse to pass on interest rates, they lose customers’ faith October 30, 2023 As banks refuse to pass on interest rates, their customers are deserting them, writes Victor Trokoudes.
Sunak’s support for National Grid is welcome but private sector key for net zero goals October 30, 2023 Sunak’s push for electrification is highly welcome, but we can only hope National Grid done enough to power the UK's greener future.