The Debate: Should we finally ditch hot desking? November 15, 2023 City A.M.’s new weekly feature takes the fiercest water-cooler debates and pits two candidates head to head before delivering The Judge’s ultimate verdict. This week: Hot desking The idea of flexible workspaces, or hot desking, tends to evoke a strong reaction in the office. There are those who love to swap seats daily, meet new [...]
‘Watershed moment’: Nationwide cuts mortgage rates to sub-five per cent – while arrears keep climbing November 9, 2023 Nationwide has launched the first two-year fixed mortgage below five per cent since June as lenders face pressure to offer better deals in a fiercely competitive market.
Summer of Sport: Insights from the Cannes Lions Jury Room June 29, 2024 The Summer of Sport was a key topic at the Cannes Lions, and Louise Johnson, CEO of Fuse, was president of sports and entertainment on the Cote D’Azur. She lets us into the secrets of what hits the jackpot. For one week every year the great and the good of the marketing and advertising industry [...]
Hybrid working: Khan must do more to get workers back to the city centre, says new report May 24, 2023 London’s mayor Sadiq Khan must do more to encourage workers back into the office in order to avoid a productivity slump and “unintended economic impact,” says a new report today. The report – authored by the Centre for Cities think tank – urged the government and mayor of London to reduce cost-barriers for commuters using [...]
Exclusive: UK finance leaders want buoyant investment as we enter post-Covid world February 26, 2021 UK finance leaders are gearing up for a year of eager investment as Covid recovery prospects boost economic positivity, according to a report by procurement consultancy Proxima. The survey found that a combination of political change and post-Covid visions are underpinning an overwhelmingly positive outlook. So, what will the future bring for the UK’s wounded [...]
Keir Starmer: Major UK business chiefs back Labour leader May 16, 2024 Keir Starmer has secured the backing of top business leaders, with the Boots boss and chief executive of housing developer Thakeham endorsing his party today. Their support was unveiled at a rally-style campaign event which saw the Labour leader and his shadow cabinet announce his six pledges which they call their “first steps for change”. [...]
Can I Get Help with a New Boiler if I Am Not On Benefits? Apply Today for Eco4 Funding April 23, 2024 If you are wondering if it’s possible to get help with a new boiler if you are not on benefits, this post is for you. We are going to show you how you can claim free funding from the ECO4 scheme even if you are not a receipt of benefits such as Income Support or [...]
Cost of living crisis: High earners with salaries of at least £50k offered more and greater pay rises April 19, 2022 High earners are most likely to have been offered pay increases as the rising cost of living begins to bite, according to new research shared with City A.M. this morning. As inflation grew to its highest level in three decades and 22 million households brace themselves for soaring energy bills, a YouGov survey carried out on behalf of global [...]
Banksy: City of London moves art installation to Guildhall so it’s ‘properly protected’ August 13, 2024 The City of London has moved an installation from mysterious artist Banksy to protect it and allow the public to view it. On Monday, a City of London sentry box appeared with artwork, depicting piranhas in a fishtank, in the heart of the Square Mile, by Ludgate Hill. Commuters and onlookers were seen taking pictures [...]
Home working widely adopted but concerns remain about morale May 30, 2021 Most businesses, particularly in the likes of finance and law, were able to offer remote working during the pandemic, however concerns about staff morale and mental wellbeing are still seen as a barrier to make the change permanent. Some two-thirds (66%) of businesses surveyed by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) were offering remote working [...]