Spending Review: Justice set for £7bn as Reeves calls for ‘necessary action’ to keep the country safe June 11, 2025 Treasury put aside £7bn to "support the justice system" as Rachel Reeves called out the Tories for leaving the prison system on the brink of collapse
Lunchtime tourism: Visit the amazing Postman’s Park June 11, 2025 In our new regular feature Lunchtime Tourism we will bring you a guide to the best hidden spots you can visit in your lunch break Nestled between King William Street and St Martin’s le Grand in the Square Mile is the serene oasis of Postman’s Park. Once global in significance, it is now simply a [...]
William Hill shortens odds on Pat McFadden replacing Rachel Reeves June 11, 2025 William Hill has slashed its odds on senior government minister Pat McFadden replacing Rachel Reeves as Chancellor – down from 5/1 to 2/1. McFadden is currently Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster – the most senior minister in the Cabinet Office – and is a close confidante of PM Sir Keir Starmer, playing a major [...]
Deutsche Bank HQ crowned as Square Mile’s building of the year June 11, 2025 Deutsche Bank’s “tour de force” headquarters at Moorgate has won the annual City of London Building of the Year Award, unanimously beating the competition. It’s the second time in a row Wilkinson Eyre has won the prestigious award, with judges lauding 21 Moorfield’s architectural and technical complexity. The award’s jury, made up of architects, experts [...]
Toast the City: London tour guide on his top hidden spots June 11, 2025 The Square Mile is the oldest and most storied part of London – but how much do you really know about it? As part of our first ever Toast the City Awards, we are celebrating the Green Spaces and Hidden Gems that make the City of London the special place it is. And who knows [...]
Darktrace: Most firms dangerously exposed to AI cyber threats June 11, 2025 As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the cyber security landscape, many businesses remain dangerously under-prepared, missing foundational practices while rushing to adopt AI tools. At London Tech Week on Tuesday, top industry and government voices in the space warned that without getting the basics right, even the most advanced AI solutions won’t be enough. This announcement [...]
Rolls-Royce shares are champion of FTSE 100, analysts say June 11, 2025 Rolls-Royce shares have become one of the London Stock Exchange’s crown jewels after showing no sign of slowing down its rapid rise. The stock has climbed over 53 per cent since the beginning of the year and nearly doubled from its standing 12 months ago. The firm’s latest rally came on Tuesday after it was [...]
Exclusive: Coinbase to ‘hire like crazy’ in the UK June 11, 2025 Coinbase is ramping up its UK presence with plans to hire more staff and deepen investment, as the country moves towards a new era of crypto regulation and increasing mainstream adoption. “We’re going to be hiring like crazy in the UK”, Coinbase’s UK lead Keith Grose told City AM, before adding that London will continue [...]
Reeves vows to ‘renew’ Britain as Tories say it’s just ‘borrow and spend’ June 10, 2025 Rachel Reeves is expected to focus on regional growth as she unveils £113bn in capital investment as part of her Spending Review on Wednesday. The Chancellor will outline some of the government’s key priorities and will pledge investment aimed at ensuring “people can see a doctor when they need one, know that they are secure [...]
Boardroom Uncovered: How work from home policies have changed business June 10, 2025 Pret A Manger UK managing director, Clare Clough, said work from home patterns are influencing where the business opens new stores.