London Town Clerk: I love the wardrobe – the tights connect me to the City’s heritage February 5, 2026 Each week, we dig into the memory bank of the City's great and good. Today, Ian Thomas takes us through being Town Clerk of London.
Real Chemistry Strengthens Global Presence with New International Leadership Appointments and Expanded Regional Hubs February 5, 2026 Latest investment marks key milestone in the company’s global growth strategy, supporting clients across an increasingly complex healthcare landscape
UK construction ‘exits tailspin’ but job losses persist as housebuilding slumps February 5, 2026 The UK’s struggling construction sector showed signs it was turning a corner at the beginning of the year even as job losses and shrinking order books persisted. The latest construction Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) from S&P Global – which serves as a headline index tracking industry activity – edged up to 46.4, up from 40.1 [...]
European Telecom, Media Firms Accelerate AI, Cloud Adoption February 5, 2026 Enterprises in EMEA region modernize operations to enable new revenue models, compliance with evolving regulations, ISG Provider Lens® reports say
London doesn’t need an ambassador Mayor – it needs a chief executive February 5, 2026 The capital punches below its weight because it can’t govern itself. Slash the number of boroughs, reform the London Assembly and give the Mayor revenue-raising powers to unleash London, says Joe Hill To be the Mayor of London is to be the leader of a global capital city. It is a different job to the [...]
‘Look out for rich individuals’: The deep ties between Mandelson lobbying firm and Epstein February 5, 2026 As one of London’s many eminent lobbying and advisory outfits, Peter Mandelson’s Global Counsel is well versed in what it takes to manage a reputation. Set up by the former deputy Prime Minister and Labour spin doctor Benjamin Wegg-Prosser from the embers of Labour’s 2010 general election loss, it has worked on some of the [...]
Allegion’s Board Increases Quarterly Dividend by 8% February 4, 2026 Allegion plc (NYSE: ALLE), a leading global security products and solutions provider, today announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.55 per ordinary share of the company – representing an 8% increase from 2025 and the company’s 12th consecutive annual dividend increase. The dividend is payable on March 31, 2026, to [...]
Inside South Africa’s two most exceptionally fabulous hotels February 4, 2026 Cape Town and the surrounding winelands are a clever choice for a start of year escape. Whilst London languishes in grey drizzle, South Africa glows in late summer sunshine. While there are plenty of great restaurants and wineries to visit across the country, an alternative option is to bunker down in the best hotels: here [...]
Hawksmoor: London St Pancras opening is deliciously opulent February 4, 2026 There’s more testosterone in Hawksmoor in the Square Mile than there is in the Virgin Active around the corner. Men obsess over meat, didn’t you know, and over the last two decades, childhood friends Will Beckett and Huw Gott, the pair behind Hawksmoor, have obsessed more than most. Their enthusiasm has paid off, winning the [...]
Expereo and Cato Networks Collaborate to Set New Standard for Global Enterprise Connectivity February 4, 2026 One Network. One Partner. Zero Complexity.