Brits get poorer amid high inflation and soaring taxes September 25, 2025 British families saw their incomes drop in real terms last year when household sizes are taken into account, official data has shown, with high inflation and tax demands squeezing people’s finances. The Office for National Statistics has revealed that equivalised original income for UK households dropped by £1,400 in real terms because salaries did not [...]
New Balance Arena: Atalanta strike stadium naming rights deal September 25, 2025 Italian football club Atalanta have deepened their ties to the US by agreeing a stadium naming rights deal with sportswear brand New Balance. Boston-based New Balance became the Bergamo team’s kit supplier this season and has quickly doubled down by expanding the partnership. Atalanta are owned by US private equity boss and former Chelsea bidder [...]
White House to stop any effort attempting to ban Israel from World Cup September 25, 2025 The White House will look to stop “any effort” attempting to ban Israel from the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States. A United Nations advisory panel this week urged both Fifa and Uefa to suspend Israel from competitive international football, and club teams from competition, due to the conflict in [...]
I lived like a queen at the fabulous Raffles The Palm Dubai September 25, 2025 Dubai for the weekend? It’s easier than you’d think with direct flights from London, guaranteedsunshine and the promise of being thoroughly spoilt at Raffles The Palm. Raffles started as a humble 10-bedroom bungalow in Singapore in 1887 and evolved into one of theworld’s most legendary hotels. More than a century later, one of its newest [...]
Gilt auction demand lowest in two years in sign of pre-Budget jitters September 25, 2025 Gilt market jitters in the run-up to the Budget bled into demand at government bond auctions for the first time on Thursday, as sales of bonds saw interest from investors hit its lowest in at least two years. Auctions of five- and 30-year gilts issued by the Debt Management Office (DMO) this week attracted the [...]
Code of conduct for IT professionals would help gain public trust in AI September 25, 2025 Billions of investment in AI will do little while the public remains suspicious of the tech. A public register for IT professionals could help address this, writes Emma McGuigan.
Farage confronts ‘dinosaur’ Bailey on Bank’s independence September 25, 2025 Reform UK’s Nigel Farage and Richard Tice challenged Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey on Treasury losses from quantitative tightening (QT) at a showdown meeting on Thursday morning, with market instability partly caused by the programme and stablecoins regulation raised as subjects of discussion. Farage and Tice sat down with the Bank of England Governor [...]
City Giving Day brings philanthropic flair to the Square Mile September 25, 2025 The City of London swapped suits for spandex, bells, and bingo this week as City Giving Day rolled out across the Square Mile. The annual celebration, now a cornerstone of The Lord Mayor’s Appeal, saw hundreds of firms and thousands of participants engage in activities that blended philanthropy with light-hearted competition. The Lord Mayor launched [...]
Unexpected turns: Exploring the City of London September 25, 2025 If you really want to get to know the City of London, forget the big shiny buildings for a second and just wander. You’ll find old alleyways, odd corners, and a mix of old and new that’s hard to beat. Grab a bite or a drink As Director of the London Archives, I spend my [...]
The Capitalist: Reeves and Revolut get chummy at HQ party September 25, 2025 Revolut puts on a party, City AM pioneers the midday bash and finance bros trade blows; catch up on the latest Square Mile shenanigans in The Capitalist.