UK law firms look for novel way to trump US pay war supremacy May 1, 2025 UK national law firms have been in a long-running battle with US law firms but Trump's attack on the US legal market may open the door of opportunity
‘London is back and buzzing’: Knight Frank’s head of London offices on the City’s comeback May 1, 2025 Knight Frank's head of London offices Philip Hobley tells us about his favourite City spots ahead of the company's move into the Square Mile.
Sadiq Khan is squandering the success of the Elizabeth Line May 1, 2025 Despite the popularity and success of the Elizabeth Line, other major transport projects in the capital are in limbo, writes James Ford Everybody loves the Elizabeth Line, right? There are the sleek, open-plan trains, the breathtaking, well-designed stations and, perhaps best of all, there are the smooth and swift journey times that have created new [...]
Talent is fleeing Trump’s America and Britain stands to benefit May 1, 2025 The US is experiencing a brain drain as the American dream turns into a nightmare under Donald Trump. Britain should welcome American talent with open arms, says John Caudwell I cannot be the only one watching with deep concern as the United States – a nation once synonymous with opportunity and freedom – descends into [...]
Britain is going to the polls, but what’s the point of metro mayors? May 1, 2025 Voters will elect four new regional mayors today, but until we give them proper powers over tax, devolution will remain a fig-leaf for deeper structural problems, says Jamila Robertson Today, voters head to polling stations to elect four regional mayors (two of which are new roles for 2025, with six to come in 2026). This [...]
Puma to move UK head office from London to Manchester May 1, 2025 Puma is to relocate its UK head office from London to Manchester after signing up to take space in a new £87m building. The global sportswear brand is to take 20,000 sq ft at 3 Circle Square in the city centre, which is due to open this summer. The head office will become home to [...]
Ed Warner: Why our review calls for the RFU Council to be disbanded April 30, 2025 A review has called for the RFU Council to be disbanded. City AM columnist Ed Warner, who was part of the review panel, explains its conclusions. A number of readers have asked why I’ve been silent on the turmoil within English rugby in recent months. Resignation of the chair of the RFU; a special EGM [...]
Trump points finger at Biden as US stocks sink amid recession fears April 30, 2025 Donald Trump has lashed out at Joe Biden, insisting that his presidential predecessor was to blame after the US economy suffered its worst-performing quarter in three years. A slew of disappointing economic data sent US stocks sharply south on Wednesday as the clearest signs yet of the damage wreaked by the White House tariff agenda [...]
Supply, skills and sustainability: futureproofing procurement for the UK April 30, 2025 UK procurement professionals face a range of challenges in the next few years, from global political and economic uncertainty to recruitment and making the most of technology. Procurement in the UK is changing. The wider environment, with political uncertainty coupled with economic volatility, makes for a challenging landscape. Procurement is increasingly tasked with striking the [...]
M&S: Police investigate cyber attack as FTSE 100 shares stall April 30, 2025 The ongoing cyber attack on Marks & Spencer (M&S) is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police as the FTSE 100 retailer and its customers continue to face major disruption. Officers from the force’s cyber crime unit are looking into reports a hacking group known as Scattered Spider may have carried out the attack. When it [...]