COP28: Five things to watch out for as the global climate conference starts in Dubai November 29, 2023 While some cynics may look at it as a talking shop where not enough discussion leads to action, it does offer a chance for thought-leaders to co-ordinate.
HSBC chief insists China ‘open to international business’ and worst of its property crisis is over November 29, 2023 HSBC chief executive Noel Quinn has reiterated his argument that the worst of China's property crisis is over, saying the country is "open to the international business community".
New flexible office space coming to Liverpool Street after Wework’s bankruptcy November 28, 2023 The site was designed by architects at dMFK, and is part of British Land’s 32-acre Broadgate site, which hosts top financial, legal, tech and media firms, as well as well-known retailers.
London sellers failing to acknowledge the property market has ‘begun rebalancing’ November 28, 2023 Desperate London home sellers have been accepting average discounts of as much as £25k on asking prices as the property market has seized up.
The man behind the Elizabeth Line: Building in the UK is “tough” November 28, 2023 MTR Corporation's UK chief sits down with City A.M. to discuss the Elizabeth Line and what British rail needs to get back to its best.
Firmer AI rules could deliver investment boost, says science minister November 27, 2023 A lack of firm regulation is holding back investment in burgeoning technologies like AI and firmer rules are needed to make them “investable at scale”, the UK's science minister warned today.
China takes aim at ‘illegal activities’ in the iron ore market November 27, 2023 The price of iron ore fell 1.2 per cent on Monday morning, to £104.67 ($132.20) per tonne, bringing to a halt five weeks of gains after Chinese officials warned the country may intervene in the market. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said on Friday it had met with major port operators to discuss [...]
Misery for London retailers as they face £575m business rates bill November 27, 2023 Retail properties in London could be faced with an extra £575.55m in business rates next year as they are not eligible for support measures.
Advertisers bump up spending on Rightmove despite ‘volatile’ housing market November 27, 2023 Advertisers are upping their spend in the battle for eyeballs on housing marketplace Rightmove.
The Notebook: Zac Goodman on why there’s life after Wework for flex offices November 27, 2023 Zac Goodman, founder and CEO of TSP, talks the rise and fall of Wework, transforming an Edwardian building into a modern office, and Elon Musk.