Build, Baby, Build: Four things the next government must do if it’s serious about growth June 28, 2024 Both parties say they will go for growth, but they are ducking some of the really big questions about how we get there, says James Vitali Both main parties are conscious of how precarious the UK’s public finances will be over the next Parliament. Both are hopeful that a significant uptick in the UK growth [...]
Square Mile and Me – Labour City candidate Rachel Blake: Only Labour can remove the chaotic Tories June 27, 2024 We’re asking the candidates for the Cities of London and Westminster to introduce themselves. Today, Labour's Rachel Blake gives her pitch.
Election 2024: Why Jeremy Hunt and Penny Mordaunt could lose their seats June 27, 2024 With the general election just a week away, some Tories - including Jeremy Hunt and Penny Mordaunt - may be struggling to get a good night’s sleep.
London Underground: Sadiq Khan’s Friday travel discount fails to reverse work from home trend June 26, 2024 The trial was posited as a possible solution to the huge decline in commuting numbers seen across the underground due to home working.
Convicted Dominic Chappell ordered to repay at least £50m over BHS collapse June 26, 2024 The man who bought BHS from Sir Phillip Green for £1 (one pound) has been ordered by a court to repay the administrators at least £50m over its collapse.
‘It’s about queer joy’: Nine City workers share what Pride means to them June 26, 2024 Nine City of London workers share what Pride means to them
Column: Leafleting, manifesto prep and a BBC debate: the final campaign push June 26, 2024 Like it or not, the six-week election campaign is finally drawing to a close - and come the early hours of July 5 we’re likely to have a new government.
London insurtech founder: ‘I don’t think there’s anywhere else we could do something like this’ June 25, 2024 London is perfectly positioned to become a world-leading destination for insurtech said the founder of Flock.
Tortilla Mexican Grill serves up European expansion with Fresh Burritos deal June 25, 2024 Tortilla Mexican Grill has acquired Fresh Burritos, the second largest fast-casual Mexican restaurant group in Europe, for €3.95m (£3.3m).
London estate agent Dexters continues growth on improved market share and Marsh & Parsons deal June 25, 2024 The largest London-only property specialist has continued its unstinting track record of year-on-year growth in 2023, suggesting the capital's property market remains in vibrant despite restrictive supply and higher rates choking off demand.