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Government concedes workers’ rights overhaul will spark surge in tribunal claims

Business

The government’s flagship workers’ rights overhaul will spark a 17 per cent surge in employment tribunal claims, according to an official government analysis that claims the radical employment shake-up should reduce joblessness and boost growth. In a paper released on Wednesday, civil servants warned that measures in the act – including bolstering employees’ rights from […]
Shares down as Tesco hits 10-year UK market share high amid festive boom

Retail

Best of 2025: Mass hallucinations – how I caught an AI reporter

Life&Style

As we tick off the final days of 2025, we’re rounding up some of our favourite features of the year. Here we present City AM Life&Style Editor Steve Dinneen’s award-nominated tale about the threat AI poses to journalism. The ‘customer’ in the fried chicken shop didn’t touch his meal. Instead, he photographed the kitchen door’s […]

I’ve been speaking to CEOs all year – this is what they really think

Business

After spending a year interviewing some of the UK’s top business leaders, a number of themes have emerged which paint a concerning picture of their confidence in this country’s future prospects – but there is also hope. In 25 episodes of City AM‘s Boardroom Uncovered podcast series in 2025, a large number of the CEOs […]

Beyond the neon lights: Discover Tokyo’s timeless traditions

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Japanese culture has always had a strong influence. Whether food, anime or Pokémon, Japan has captured attention from childhood and stayed with people for years whether they’ve visited the country or not. . Art such as “The Great Wave” and traditional themes like samurai are globally recognised, reflecting the country’s craft and pursuit of perfection. […]
From avoidance to evidence: Britain should take the financial literacy test

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Classic Football Shirts Away Days Mystery Box returns: New Year, New You, New Shirt

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It’s time for Starmer to choose: is he a lawyer or a leader?

Opinion

The international, rules-and-rights-based order is crumbling in the face of Trump’s brute force. This leaves career human rights lawyer Keir Starmer in an interesting position… A Venezuelan friend once showed me a small purse made out of folded and woven 100,000 Bolivar notes. These would be sold to tourists for a few dollars as their […]
Labour MP Callum Anderson: Securing Starmer’s visit to London Stock Exchange took months

Opinion

City AM The Magazine nominated for top awards

Life&Style

City AM’s quarterly magazine has been nominated for Best Supplement in the Regional Press Awards, with editor Steve Dinneen also nominated in the Features Writer of the Year category. The Magazine, which recently released its Winter issue featuring actor Russell Tovey on the cover, has been serving the people of the Square Mile and beyond […]
This LED face mask is the ultimate Christmas gift for men this season

Partner
Inside London’s occult bookshops

Life&Style

Does predictability of Ashes dilute cricket’s crown jewel for fans and sponsors?

Sport Business

And there it is. Another Ashes over, another series defeat for England down in Australia. Brendon McCullum’s side may have ended their winless run at the MCG in one of the two-day Tests but the overall picture remains the same. It’s almost predictable; England head Down Under full of optimism and come back with their […]
Manchester United head coach’s job is to be a fall guy and human shield

Sport Business

Abramovich hits out at UK government over frozen £2.3bn Chelsea proceeds

Sport Business

Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has criticised the government over moves that have “paralysed” his £2.3bn windfall from the sale of the Premier League club. Following the invasion of Ukraine, the Russian billionaire sold the Stamford Bridge club to a consortium fronted by American Todd Boehly, with the proceeds placed in a frozen bank account […]

Beyond the neon lights: Discover Tokyo’s timeless traditions

Partner

Japanese culture has always had a strong influence. Whether food, anime or Pokémon, Japan has captured attention from childhood and stayed with people for years whether they’ve visited the country or not. . Art such as “The Great Wave” and traditional themes like samurai are globally recognised, reflecting the country’s craft and pursuit of perfection. […]
The radical Dry January approach we should all take

Life&Style

Back Bawn to start the New Year with a Boom

Sport

AFTER huge crowds packed into Kempton for two high-class days of racing over Christmas, which saw a brilliant three-way finish in the King George, racing returns to the Sunbury-on-Thames venue this Saturday. Ground conditions continue to be much dryer than the norm for this time of the year, and while rain is due later this […]
Have a few Bob on Olinger to retain Stayers’ Hurdle

Sport
Fownes and Ho Perfect Together at the Valley

Sport