A London 2040 Olympics would show investors we mean business August 13, 2024 Investors need to believe London is confident in its long-term future. How better than by bidding for the 2040 Olympics, asks Jace Tyrrell For many in London, the Paris Olympics have brought back fond memories of 2012, while also reminding us of the Games’s unique power to supercharge investor interest in cities. So why don’t [...]
Can AIM deliver? Here’s a compelling test case August 13, 2024 As the London Stock Exchange's younger brother continues to struggle, a new energy firm provides a litmus test on how well AIM can deliver on its raison d’etre, writes Keith Boyfield
UK riots: Digital authoritarianism is not the answer to far-right violence August 12, 2024 Far-right thugs deserve to see justice, but Westminster must not use the riots to push through dystopian digital measures, writes Silkie Carlo, director of Big Brother Watch Our response to the riots risks digital dystopia These have been dark days for Britain. The shocking scenes of violence and racism following the Southport stabbings are unforgettable. [...]
Net zero depends on economic growth – so the City must lead the charge August 12, 2024 Sustainability and economic growth are two sides of the same coin, which is why the City must lead the charge to net zero, writes Chris Hayward In 100 days, global political, business, and climate leaders will have gathered in Baku, Azerbaijan, for COP29. The annual COP meeting is the culmination of a year of hard [...]
Violence on the streets has a long tail in terms of stability August 12, 2024 Starmer has built his vision on stability - but the riots could undermine all that, writes Eliot Wilson
The City is the forefront of the fourth industrial revolution August 12, 2024 London is Europe’s pre-eminent fintech hub, attracting more investment than the next 13 European cities combined. To get ahead, we must bring that experience to bear, says Michael Mainelli As well as being an enthusiast and early adopter of technology – even predicting the internet in his 1898 short story, From The London Times in 1904 – Mark Twain [...]
London could be Europe’s Hollywood – but we need to act now August 11, 2024 A backward-looking mindset is stopping London's film industry from thriving, writes Trevor Morriss
Britain’s paltry paternity leave is yet another thing pricing out parenthood August 10, 2024 Two weeks of paternity leave places Britain firmly near the bottom of fatherly league tables. It’s time to extend it, writes Cameron Smith After months of nervous anticipation for your first child’s arrival, the best-laid plans often go awry. As a new dad, you’ll listen closely to the birth plan your partner carefully arranges with [...]
Explainer: Is spreading misinformation punishable under the Online Safety Act? August 9, 2024 Keir Starmer has pledged to review the Online Safety Act after the riots, but what are its current rules around online misinformation? Lawyers Hanna Basha and Mark Jones explain Since riots erupted throughout the country, Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to bring to justice both those involved in the rioting and “those whipping up this [...]
Danger! Labour want all our new homes to be ugly August 9, 2024 Labour thinks it's 'ridiculous' to consider beauty when building new homes and towns. That's a travesty, says James Price