Are Ed Davey’s stunts good branding? May 31, 2024 Lib Dem leader Ed Davey’s madcap antics are attention-grabbing but not necessarily the best way of getting a message across, says Lucia Hodgson On day six of the general election campaign, I started to wonder if the Liberal Democrats had any non-water themed stunts up their sleeve. We have already been treated to leader Sir [...]
Trump found guilty. Can he pardon himself? Can he run for President? And what happens next? May 30, 2024 Donald Trump has been found guilty of 34 charges. What happens now? Can he run for President? And what did Biden say?
Mark Kleinman: Labour and Tories yet to win business over May 30, 2024 Mark Kleinman is Sky News’ City Editor and is the man that gets the City talking in his weekly City A.M. column
Gousto founder Timo Boldt: How Al Gore helped my meal-kit maker open doors May 30, 2024 Every week, City A.M.'s Charlie Conchie sits down with the biggest names in tech, fintech and financial services. This week, it's Gousto founder Timo Boldt
Cazoo has collapsed. Was its bold approach to sport sponsorship to blame? May 30, 2024 Last week, online car dealership Cazoo collapsed into administration. The brand had made a name as one of Europe's most prolific sponsors - was this to blame?
Blackstone: Investment manager enters £850m race for Village Hotels May 29, 2024 Private investment giant Blackstone has reportedly entered the £850m auction to buy mid-market hotel chain Village Hotels.
Klarna changes share trade rules ahead of planned £16bn listing May 29, 2024 Buy-now pay-later giant Klarna has reportedly ditched rights held by large shareholders to block smaller investors' share trades as it gears up for a blockbuster public.
Labour backs away from bank windfall tax in bid to win over City May 29, 2024 Reports suggest Labour is not planning to impose a windfall tax if it comes into power.
Softbank to invest $9bn in pivot to AI May 27, 2024 Japanese tech company Softbank is to invest almost $9bn in artificial intelligence, as it pivots away from its traditional venture capital model of investing. Softbank became known globally for its flagship Vision Fund, investing in pie in the sky companies which occasionally translated to a massive win. Most famously, the company invested a staggering total [...]
Could Persimmon be set for £1bn takeover of housebuilding rival Cala Group? May 27, 2024 Persimmon plots £1bn takeover of Cala Group