The Big Bang transformed the City of London – 40 years on, can it happen again? Investing The City of London was changed forever by a sweeping package of deregulation in 1986, known as the Big Bang. Forty years on – and facing existential threats – can the Square Mile reinvent itself again? When Alasdair Haynes left work as a young options trader on Friday 24th October 1986, he didn’t know what [...]
Tipalti Introduces Fully Integrated Treasury Solution to Modernize Cash Management Business Wire Tipalti Treasury unifies real-time cash visibility, automated forecasting, and accounts payable to help businesses navigate financial complexity with confidence
Instead of nostalgia for industries of the past Andy Burnham should look to the stars Opinion Britain’s space industry is the definition of good growth in every postcode, but too many start-ups are forced to seek foreign buyers when they want to scale, says James Lockyer Andy Burnham has been desperate to turn back the clock lately. The mood music from the PM has been renationalise, regulate, back to the 1970s [...]
Monkey Shoulder is winning over a new generation of whisky drinkers October 26, 2026 The slow burn success of this playful malt has inspired a bevvy of rival brands to enter the category. But Monkey Shoulder’s fans are not drinking it because it’s a blended malt. For many it is just a cool, lifestyle brand discovers Tom Bruce-Gardyne. That cheeky, fun-loving malt from William Grant & Sons, known as Monkey [...]
Healey’s first Budget calls for restraint October 23, 2026 With fiscal headroom under pressure, expect targeted support and modest tax rises in the Autumn Budget, leaving bigger decisions for next year, writes Philip Shaw. John Healey’s first Budget on 28 October will test how the Government reconciles its ambitions with financial reality. Although the UK economy is on course to grow this year, the [...]
9 best London Film Festival movies – and when they’re in UK cinemas October 23, 2026 Over 250 films, 33 world premieres, and 88 participating countries… City AM’s culture desk have rounded up the movies we saw at this year’s London Film Festival, which has wrapped for another year. From legal dramas to terrifyingly prescient films about AI, alternative histories and horrors, here are our thoughts on the releases this year, [...]
London Irish target pro return next year after takeover by Essex entrepreneur October 23, 2026 London Irish are targeting a return to the English professional pyramid next season after being acquired by rugby-loving Essex energy entrepreneur Steve Daniels. Gamechanger Investments, led by Daniels, has bought the name, brand and associated intellectual property relating to the historic club, which went out of business in 2023, from Kyle Jordan, son of late [...]
Business needs to speak up in Britain’s battle of ideas October 23, 2026 Politics is about to get more stark and much more consequential. Business leaders need to be pragmatic, dealing with the government of the day. But it strikes me that in this battle of ideas, they need to stand up for what works – especially when the country we all love is going in the wrong direction, [...]
Boom Supersonic Completes First Turbine Core, Unveils 2GW Superpower Superfactory, Launches World’s Most Advanced Digital Foundry October 22, 2026 First turbine core based on Boom’s supersonic technology completed, will be operational by Thanksgiving New Superfactory will produce 2GW of Superpower natural gas turbines annually, creating 500 high-paying jobs Boom is developing an all-digital foundry capable of casting the world’s most advanced monocrystalline turbine blades on a toolless all-digital process If needed, Superfactory and foundry can pivot to defense production rapidly with software changes
Brick Launches ‘Brick Night’ to Automatically Block Distracting Apps in the Bedroom October 22, 2026 Brick Night, the company’s first major new product launch since its flagship Brick device, uses Bluetooth technology to automatically block selected apps when you enter your bedroom — creating a boundary around late-night and early-morning phone use to protect the moments that matter. Key Takeaways Brick introduces Brick Night, a new product that uses Bluetooth to block apps automatically when you enter your bedroom. Set the boundary once; no reminders or repeated tapping required. Brick Night brings Brick’s approach to intentional technology use into a new environment: the bedroom. If Brick helps you build a daily boundary with your phone, Brick Night creates an automatic physical boundary around the space where you sleep — protecting the first and last moments of your day. Brick Night works every night, automatically. Once set up, Bluetooth detects when your phone enters the designated space and activates your selected blocking mode during your chosen hours — no remembering, tapping, or willpower required.