Oxford Street retailers call for ‘comprehensive’ reform to business rates June 10, 2024 A business group that represents dozens of major retailers on London’s Oxford Street has called for a “comprehensive” reform to business rates to boost Britain's high streets.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open green; US jobs data key for direction June 7, 2024 Asian stocks were mixed, with oil prices up and the dollar near an eight-week low. All eyes were on the US non-farm payrolls report.
Oxford Street: Vacancy rates back to pre-Covid levels as Euros and Olympics to give London a tourist boost June 5, 2024 Just two per cent of units across Oxford Street are now either vacant or let to “low quality” retail units, in the latest signal recovery is underway at London’s biggest shopping district.
Paragon Banking: Buy-to-let specialist posts surge in profit and raises buyback June 5, 2024 Paragon Banking Group, one of Britain's leading buy-to-let mortgage lenders, has reported a surge in profit and boosted its share buyback programme, despite a drop in home loan volumes as higher interest rates put off borrowers.
Poppy Cleall backs Saracens to return to Premiership Women’s Rugby final June 5, 2024 It has been a difficult week for Poppy Cleall. The 65-cap England forward found out she had not been given a golden Red Roses contract. Cleall has been a staple of the international team for a number of years but England’s loss could well be Saracens’ gain. She will be keen to channel her frustration [...]
A Manifesto for London: Bins, beer, Uber boats and free chickens June 4, 2024 The General Election will undoubtedly feature many pledges, but will they prioritise London? City A.M. is here to stand up for the capital with a Manifesto for London
The man with the scran: How the Footy Scran X account changed match-day meals June 4, 2024 How miserable portion of sausage and chips changed the way we think about stadium food – the inside story of Footy Scran (@footyscran)
Londonmetric to hike dividend by a fifth following mega-merger June 4, 2024 Londonmetric swung from a loss to £118m profit in 2024 as the real estate investment trust reported a 22 increase in rental income.
Kairos by Jenny Erpenbeck: Review June 4, 2024 Fate and freedom are at loggerheads in this mesmerising portrayal of an abusive relationship that crumbles alongside the Berlin Wall
Enzo Maresca: Chelsea confirm five-year contract for ‘gifted’ new manager June 3, 2024 Maresca replaces Mauricio Pochettino, who walked away at the end of last season.