Paris 2024 Olympics: France hit by second wave of attacks on infrastructure July 29, 2024 France has been hit by a second wave of attacks on infrastructure surrounding the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after telecommunications lines were brought down by apparently coordinated strikes. The French government said fibre lines as well as fixed and mobile phone lines were hit by acts of vandalism overnight on Sunday, affecting services in several [...]
Sadiq Khan reveals stance on selling loss-making London Stadium to West Ham United July 29, 2024 The former Olympic Stadium has become a financial millstone for the London Legacy Development Corporation.
The Notebook: Britons still view US-UK relationship as ‘special’ – despite Trump July 29, 2024 Where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today, Lee Cain, former Downing Street communications director and founder of strategic advisory firm Charlesbye, takes the notebook pen to talk UK-US relations, the toxic Tory brand and a thank you to Gareth Southgate The ‘special relationship’ Newly elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer was keen to [...]
Mayor Sadiq Khan targets another London Olympics and in talks over NBA return July 26, 2024 Sadiq Khan has reiterated that he wants to bring the Olympics back to London as he embarks on a charm offensive to show that the city is “the undisputed sporting capital of the world”. The Mayor of London spoke to City A.M. on Friday while travelling to Paris, where he will use the current Games [...]
Sadiq Khan has no answers on London’s ailing nightlife July 25, 2024 More than 3,000 pubs and clubs have closed since the pandemic while other cities like Manchester and Liverpool have thrived. If the mayor won’t do anything about it, others will, says Emma Best Growing up gay in London, my world and confidence in who I was changed when I was able to start experiencing London’s [...]
Election ploy? Off-peak Friday tube trial was Sadiq Khan’s decision, says TfL July 24, 2024 The trial was branded an "expensive election bribe" by critics of Sadiq Khan after its announcement in the lead up to the Mayoral election.
Who’s who in Labour’s new look Treasury and business teams? July 11, 2024 Post-election and cabinet appointments, we’ve rounded up who's who in the government's new-look Treasury and business top teams.
This is how much the Blackwall and new Silvertown Tunnels will cost drivers to use July 10, 2024 The Silvertown Tunnel was proposed in 2012, with an eight week consultation now to get underway where locals can give their views.
Election 2024: Sir Keir Starmer offers ‘sunlight of hope’ as he gives victory speech July 5, 2024 Sir Keir Starmer has pledged “change begins now” as he said Britain would be waking up to the news of a Labour government.
Election 2024: Polling station dos and don’ts – from dogs to selfies July 3, 2024 With just a few hours left until voters go to the polls in the UK General Election, here is City A.M.’s guide to how to vote, including everything from dogs to selfies.