London tech heavyweights call for European talent to remain in the capital following Brexit vote June 30, 2016 The London tech community has called for non-UK Europeans working in the sector to stay following the country’s vote to quit the European Union. Russ Shaw, founder of lobby group Tech London Advocates (TLA), has gathered around 150 signatures, including the Mayor of London and the likes of entrepreneur and angel investor Sherry Coutu and co-chief executive of digital literacy [...]
City Moves for 28 June 2016 | Who’s switching jobs June 28, 2016 Gordon Dadds Legal and professional services firm Gordon Dadds has appointed senior politician Lord Peter Hain as its global and government adviser. Hain will be helping Gordon Dadds and its clients expand their international connections, with particular focus on Africa and the Middle East. He will also advise the firm on governmental matters. Prior to joining the House [...]
Learn to sword-fight with Adrian Paul, star of TV show The Highlander June 21, 2016 The idea: Adrian Paul, star of the ‘90s fantasy TV spin-off Highlander: The Series, now travels the globe training fans in the art of stage combat. I expected the gathering to be attended exclusively by middle-aged men called Gareth. In reality, it was far more varied, with a more or less even split of men and [...]
Labour shortages are casting a shadow over the UK property market June 14, 2016 Housebuilders are convinced that a lack of labour is one of the biggest challenges facing the property market, according to a survey from Knight Frank released today. The report found that as many as 73 per cent of respondents believed the cost and availability of labour will have a negative impact on future housing supply. Read [...]
Microsoft’s LinkedIn deal is right connection June 14, 2016 Microsoft's $26bn bid for LinkedIn is certainly punchy. The company founded by Bill Gates will pay $196 per share, a near 50 per cent premium on Friday's closing price. Analysts see the value in the deal. With the acquisition, Microsoft is delving deeper into the “world of work” according to Martin Garner of CCS Insight. [...]
Focus On Walthamstow: the outer London hotspot where house price growth is frankly ridiculous June 13, 2016 There was a time when the postcode East 17 was tainted in the popular consciousness by a band of shirtless youths with odd taste in hats. But, thankfully, those days are gone, and it’s been restored to its rightful owner, Walthamstow in north-east London, and it’s one of the fastest-growing, up-and-coming places in the capital. [...]
World Naked Bike Ride has arrived in London June 11, 2016 World Naked Bike Ride has arrived in London – and City A.M. was at the scene, not looking creepy, with a smartphone. The weather could have been better, but literally tens of people still turned up to take part in the event, an annual protest against oil dependency and car culture, in Tower Hill. Read more: One and all [...]
New homes on sale in London this weekend: from an old police station in Maida Vale to the old Pathe Building in Soho June 10, 2016 Westbourne place, Maida Vale From £550,000 A former local police station in Maida Vale, built in 1911 and designed by John Dixon Butler, is currently being converted into 25 apartments. Developer Redrow is retaining authentic architectural features, notably two original staircases, the Victorian brick facade, and the original “Police” sign at the entrance. The apartments, ranging [...]
World Naked Bike Ride is coming to London tomorrow June 10, 2016 One particular group of cycling fanatics is probably hoping for some very nice weather tomorrow. The World Naked Bike Ride, an annual protest against oil dependency and car culture, is coming to the streets of London tomorrow, just in case you missed it last year. Today, anybody of a prudish disposition may want to avert their eyes in [...]
World’s leading mining companies dig in for long road to recovery June 7, 2016 The world's leading mining companies are digging in for a long road to recovery after share prices in the sector and some commodities staged a rally yesterday. Oil pushed through the $50 mark, while copper, gold and zinc hit multi-week highs. London’s mining index jumped 6.5 per cent, with giants such as Glencore, BHP Billiton, [...]