Square Mile and Me: James Uffindell on building Bright Network August 29, 2024 Each week we ask a City figure to take a trip down memory lane. Today, James Uffindell, CEO of Bright Network, takes us through his career.
Best tech to tackle airborne pollutants in your home August 28, 2024 As concerns about indoor air quality grow, selecting an effective air purifier or an effortless vacuum is important for a healthier working from home space.
WFH? Health experts uncover airborne dangers lurking in your space August 28, 2024 An increase in invisible moulds, microbes, bacteria and viruses in the City air may be impacting your health without you realising, an NHS doctor warns.
Sailing’s coming home? Behind the scenes at Ineos Britannia’s bid for America’s Cup August 28, 2024 Talking to a cyclor called Shrek wasn’t top of the to-do list when City A.M. was given access to the Ineos Britannia base in Barcelona ahead of the 37th America’s Cup. The iconic sailing contest, which starts in earnest on Thursday, dates back to 1851 when it was hosted in Britain, won by our friends [...]
Champions League: When is the draw and what is the new format? August 28, 2024 The Champions League draw has always been a much-anticipated event for fans of the qualified sides, and even more so this time with the advent of a new “league phase”. Football devotees are eager to discover which European giants they will be facing and which historic cities they can look forward to visiting, meaning that [...]
Why London’s wealthiest are shelling out up to £40,000 a month to rent prime property August 28, 2024 It might seem counter-productive to spend tens-of-thousands of pounds on something you won’t see any return on, but that’s exactly what’s happening in London’s super-prime lettings market at the moment. Properties can range from £5,000 per month to something closer to £40,000, with lettings more often than not arranged off-market. For wealthy families unsure if [...]
Platform Housing: Turnover up as investment in existing homes trumps construction of new ones August 28, 2024 Platform Housing Group has reported a strong start to the year, although the rate of new-build homes has fallen with the focus shifting to improving social rented properties. Turnover at the company grew by 14.8 per cent to £92.3m in the three months to June 2024, up from £80.4m in June 2023, with 95 per [...]
James Reed: My advice for the next generation? Forget grades and go for skills August 28, 2024 Some words of advice for today's youngsters? Don't worry about exam grades and focus on what the workforce actually needs, writes James Reed.
What role does foreign talent have in some of Britain’s fastest-growing companies? August 28, 2024 Foreign-born talent has once again been found leading a significant portion of the UK’s fastest-growing companies.
Why millennial parents are questioning university for their kids August 28, 2024 The rising costs of higher education—tuition fees and living expenses—have placed an enormous burden on parents, many are asking if it’s worth it, says Eliza Filby Like many parents I’m counting down the days to term time, but this year there’s a poignancy with our youngest starting school. As I prepare to wave her off at [...]