Mark Kleinman: Well runs dry for Thames Water creditors July 23, 2026 Mark Kleinman is Sky News’ City Editor and the man who gets the Square Mile talking in his City AM column Well runs dry for Thames Water creditors Are Thames Water’s taps about to run dry? Not literally, of course – but Andy Burnham’s arrival in Downing Street has fired the starting gun on a creditor sprint to [...]
Freefall Racers Takes Flight Again, Reimagined on Nex Playground July 22, 2026 Originally developed for the Xbox Kinect, the family-friendly flying racer is reborn on Nex Playground with enhanced gameplay for a new generation of players
Joby and Virgin Atlantic Finalize Deal to Bring Electric Air Taxi Service to the UK July 22, 2026 Joby and Virgin Atlantic sign multi-year agreement that builds on Joby’s existing exclusivity arrangement with Delta Air Lines London Heathrow and Manchester Airport expected to be among the primary UK connection points, with a plan to extend service across the UK over time Virgin Atlantic to integrate Joby’s UK services into its booking channels and support Joby’s rollout through its customer base and airport relationships
Chance things Fall right for Sunshine and Commanche July 21, 2026 AWAY from the action at Ascot, York hosts one of its typically competitive Saturday cards, headlined by the Group Two York Stakes (2.35pm). It looks a strong renewal, with this year’s Dante winner Item out to bounce back from his Derby blowout. However, he must find his way past several bonafide Group One elders such [...]
Thames Water creditors expect Burnham talks despite legal contigency plans July 18, 2026 The creditors bidding to rescue Thames Water remain confident they will be able to present a revised takeover proposal to Andy Burnham’s government, despite preparing for the possibility ministers reject the deal, a source told City AM. People close to the London & Valley Water (L&VW) consortium said they expected to engage with the new [...]
The real winner of the Fifa World Cup? Beer July 17, 2026 Whatever happens in Sunday’s final, one World Cup winner is already clear: beer. For generations, football fans around the world have gathered at their local, celebrating victories and consoling one another after defeats with a pint in hand. Beer does not simply accompany football, it transforms watching a match into a shared experience. This summer’s [...]
Toast the City Awards 2026 finalists announced – vote now! July 16, 2026 It’s here: the Toast the City Finalists have been announced, with bars, restaurants, coffee shops, green spaces and more from across the City being celebrated in the Square Mile’s biggest and best awards. Now is your chance to vote for your favourite city spots – just visit our Toast the City website and cast your [...]
World Cup: England must do it for the Falklands July 15, 2026 Whether England wins or loses against Argentina tonight, moments of national pride should be a shared opportunity to celebrate our past – including victory in the Falklands war, says Joseph Dinnage The build-up to the World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina has revealed two different breeds of football pundit. I refer you to two [...]
Mike Ashley’s Frasers muscles in on Harvey Nichols sale July 14, 2026 Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has gatecrashed the sales process for Harvey Nichols, defying the initial objections of the luxury department store’s brand partners. The fashion group, founded by billionaire Ashley, has successfully entered into the auction for the high-end retail group after demanding it be allowed to take part, City AM understands. Harvey Nichols had [...]
Industry bodies call on Burnham to bring down energy bills to fire up growth July 14, 2026 Andy Burnham’s government must slash green levies on companies’ energy bills and bring forward support for energy-intensive industries if it wants to fire up Britain’s economy and win over a sceptical private sector, two of Britain’s largest industry bodies have said. In a joint report published today, the CBI and Energy UK called on the [...]