Frasers: Chief calls for reform of ‘outdated’ business rates regime September 18, 2023 The boss of Frasers Group, Michael Murray, has described the business rates regime as a “disaster” and urged the government to overhaul the system.
A culture secretary who has never been to a football match is a welcome relief September 18, 2023 Our obsession with football in politics has given it an outsized dominance in the Culture Secretary's brief, writes Eliot Wilson
Arm Mk 2: Another British tech firm snubs London for New York float September 17, 2023 Imagination, which licences designs to companies including Apple, has quietly registered for a public listing in New York
THG: Cash flow improves at digital commerce giant September 14, 2023 THG, the Manchester-based digital commerce giant, has posted EBITDA above the top end of guidance in the first half of the year.
The Notebook: Ian Whittaker on brand activism, the price of streaming and why you should give the 5am wake-up call a try September 13, 2023 Where the City’s movers and shakers get a few things off their chest. Today, it’s leading City analyst Ian Whittaker Why businesses now have another worry on their list: the politics of their consumers The story of Bud Light is set to become a textbook classic of marketing courses everywhere. For those who are not [...]
What’s ticking? All the latest news from Rolex, Tissot and more September 11, 2023 Swiss watchmaking is a multifaceted beast. Here, Tissot does the digital time warp; one of its neighbouring Jura Mountains blue-bloods fast forwards to the materials future; while Germany’s finest ‘uhrmacher’ slides into top gear. The Crown hits the town In a shock move announced on 25 August, in the absence of any direct descendants, Jörg [...]
Genesis GV80 review: Luxurious family SUV is a ‘budget Bentley’ September 11, 2023 The Genesis GV80 is the flagship SUV from the Korean marque that majors on no-hassle customer service. Tim Pitt drives it.
City A.M. debate: Should the Middle East host Champions cup rugby? September 8, 2023 Last Monday, City A.M. exclusively reported that both the United States and Middle East had bid to host rugby’s Champions Cup final. And while there was general disdain towards the idea from fans, a significant proportion of that was directed towards the idea of the Middle East – and Saudi Arabia in particular. Here City [...]
Padium: Inside Canary Wharf’s new premium padel club backed by Spotify co-founder September 5, 2023 Spotify co-founder Martin Lorentzon is providing hits of another kind – as the backer of new high-end padel club Padium in Canary Wharf.
Crypto and elite sports – a match made in heaven for investors September 4, 2023 Nigel Green says the integration of crypto into elite sports club’s financial strategies presents promising opportunities for growth.