£450m City block approved after developers lop three storeys of plan May 29, 2026 Revised plans for a new £450m tower in the City have been rubber-stamped by the Square Mile’s planning committee after developers chose to lop three stories off the building’s design in response to fierce local criticism. The City of London Corporation greenlit an adjusted proposal for the 1 Silk Street mega-scheme on Thursday, saying it [...]
From the Big Screen to Real Life: Papa Johns Launches ‘Papa Johns Pizza Planet’ Pop-Ups to Celebrate the Release of Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 in Theaters May 27, 2026 As Toy Story 5 arrives in theaters on June 19, Papa Johns is inviting fans to step into a world they first discovered decades ago — bringing Papa Johns Pizza Planet to life through immersive, retro‑inspired experiences designed to celebrate nostalgia, connection and the love of pizza. The pop-ups are part of a global 360 campaign including a custom spot produced by Pixar Animation Studios. Papa Johns is opening the doors to an iconic Pixar collaboration, bringing Papa Johns Pizza Planet to life for the very first time with immersive pop‑up experiences across the globe Launching in time for the debut of Toy Story 5 in theaters June 19, the retro‑style pizza arcade invites fans to step inside their childhood, complete with games, surprises, special easter eggs that celebrate the brand-new film and plenty of pizza Across key markets, fans can score free limited‑edition pizzas, explore themed menus, and get their hands on exclusive Papa Johns Pizza Planet prizes, merchandise and collectible items Papa Johns Pizza Planet will touch down in the United States, United Kingdom, South Korea and Spain, and limited‑time Toy Story 5 menus will be rolling out across Papa Johns restaurants in 43 markets worldwide, supported by a 360 media campaign
The West End works as one economy – policy should catch up May 27, 2026 The West End functions as an integrated economy, yet policy continues to govern it in fragments, writes Ros Morgan.
TfL decommissions Oxford Circus air conditioning despite sweltering heat May 27, 2026 Temperatures may be hitting record highs in the capital but City commuters are unlikely to find relief from the heat underground, after TfL decided to decommission the air conditioning systems at one of its busiest stations. London’s transport operator unveiled plans in 2012 to install air cooling systems at Oxford Circus and Green Park, two [...]
London makes up more than a third of UK corporation tax receipts May 26, 2026 London accounts for more than a third of total corporation tax receipts across the UK, new data analysed by City AM has shown. Data shared by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has shown that London makes up around 36 per cent of total corporation tax income generated each year, highlighting the capital city’s dominance [...]
SCC UK boss: I’ve returned to London after 10 years. Locals forget how good they have it May 21, 2026 Russell Brown, CEO at IT giant SCC UK, tells us about returning to London after a decade away, and navigating a career in tech.
New HS2 budget to blow £33bn hole in public finances May 21, 2026 The government will need to find as much as £33bn in additional cash from tax and spending measures or from other departments to fund its revamped plans to deliver HS2. According to a City AM analysis, the Department for Transport’s updated proposals for the rail line require between £18bn and £33bn of additional public money [...]
Expedia Group announces agreement to acquire CarTrawler, advancing strategy to build the most complete B2B travel platform May 20, 2026 Acquisition enhances Expedia Group’s ability to deliver mobility and Insurtech solutions for travelers worldwide through its B2B platform and consumer brands
‘Obscene’ – HS2 on track to cost at least £102bn as minister slams ‘gold-plated folly’ May 19, 2026 HS2 is now poised to cost the taxpayer as much as £102bn and will not run from Euston until at least 2040, according to the transport secretary who blasted the project as a “massively over-specced folly”. Heidi Alexander said the cost of the ill-fated train line was now on course to nearly double from the [...]
Dr Martens shares rocket after kicking down costs May 19, 2026 Dr Martens shares rocketed in early morning trading on Tuesday, after sharp cost-cutting across the business delivered significant profit growth. Shares in the shoemaker soared 8.5 per cent in early trading to 69.8p, with shares up 22.1 per cent over the last year, following its latest annual results. But the share price remains down 7.4 [...]