A quiet tech revolution is happening – not in Shoreditch or Birmingham – but in Croydon July 30, 2015 I read Nick Holzherr’s recent article championing Birmingham’s Silicon Canal with a mixture of interest and a large degree of scepticism. As the founder of Croydon Tech City, I agree that the UK’s technological future doesn’t lie solely with the denizens of Old Street. But I argue vehemently with his alternative. If you want [...]
Derwent London secures its first lettings for White Collar Factory July 13, 2015 Derwent London said yesterday it has snapped up an office block at the heart of the capital’s fintech district in Aldgate at the same time as it announced its first lettings at the White Collar Factory scheme in Old Street. The developer has bought Aldgate Union on Whitechapel High Street from the Royal Bank of [...]
A healthy office space is fundamental for success July 7, 2015 Over one million people in the UK suffer from work-related illnesses every year, according to a recent study from the Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE), and the resulting cost to the economy is huge. Read more: London’s new crisis: A shortage of offices will do immense damage While the influence of office [...]
WeWork launches shared office space for start-ups at Moorgate July 1, 2015 A US COMPANY that provides flexible workspace to start-ups is hoping to tap into demand among London’s thriving tech community after launching a new site near Moorgate station today. WeWork has taken eight floors at Brookfield’s Moorgate Exchange, its fourth location in the UK after opening in Sea Containers House, Soho and Devonshire Square over [...]
How I will demolish the barriers slowing down London’s digital growth June 15, 2015 DIGITAL technology is changing the world, but the pace of change is still breathtaking. In three years, Airbnb amassed as many hotel rooms as the Hilton dynasty did in a century. Ten years ago, Twitter didn’t exist – now it has over 300m users. And Spotify adds over 20,000 tracks to its 30m-strong music library [...]
Cultivating London’s next generation of tech entrepreneurs June 15, 2015 Digital technology is changing the world, but the pace of that change is still breathtaking. In three years, Airbnb amassed as many hotel rooms as the Hilton dynasty did in a century. Ten years ago, Twitter didn’t exist – now it has more than 300m users. And Spotify adds around 20,000 tracks to its 30m-strong [...]
Capital’s boom economy key to Workspace rise June 3, 2015 PROPERTY rental group Workspace reported expectation-beating growth yesterday as the London’s booming business community sent profits up over 40 per cent. In addition, the firm announced a new acquisition to its burgeoning portfolio of prime london properties with the purchase of Angel House for £44m. Workspace recorded growth across the board with total net rental [...]
The tech changes every office needs: Get rid of fixed desks and invest in meeting room management June 1, 2015 Insisting on traditional desks and not quantifying use of space will hit your business financially. Companies are facing a real headache trying to make the most of their space and turn it into a modern, workable office. With the cost of space continuing to rise, it is vital that they can make every inch [...]
Reports reveal services leading the UK recovery – London Report May 31, 2015 THE UK service sector is once again expected to be the star turn as purchasing managers (PMI) reports this week show continued economic growth. Figures due out on Wednesday are expected to show the sector held up well in May, remaining stable at 59.5 (with 50 and above denoting growth) after rising to this level [...]
Workspace acquires Amnesty building in Clerkenwell for £17m May 27, 2015 SMALL business landlord Workspace has bought human rights charity Amnesty International’s offices in Clerkenwell for £16.55m. The FTSE 250 company said yesterday it has exchanged contracts with Amnesty to buy 25 & 28 Easton Street, bolstering its presence in Clerkenwell, where it already owns a cluster of buildings. The site near Exmouth Market consists of [...]