Grant Thornton UK elects 20-year veteran as new chief executive January 22, 2024 Grant Thornton UK has appointed its new CEO after Dave Dunckley stood down in a surprise early departure. The firm’s partners elected Malcolm Gomersall as the new CEO, subject to regulatory approval. He was already running the firm while the selection process took place. Gomersall was the firm’s chief operating officer, having taken on that [...]
Diversity without understanding the power of feelings will never work July 4, 2023 “Diversity without understanding the power of feelings will never work,” reveals Jonathan Hook, Director of Learning at CHX Performance, on the Business of Sustainability , the new podcast produced by FuturePlus in partnership with City AM. In episode 1 of the Business of Sustainability, Jonathan joined co-hosts Alex Smith and Mike Penrose alongside CHX Performance [...]
Springboks should dismantle England by 20 points in World Cup October 20, 2023 Watching South Africa edge France in the Rugby World Cup on Sunday evening was extraordinary, maybe one of the very best games of oval ball I have ever seen. And I am in no doubt that the Springboks will beat England this weekend, despite my run of poor predictions last week in the quarter-finals. South [...]
Still room for Roy as World Cup reserve but opener ditches England series September 18, 2023 England cricket selector has said Jason Roy can find himself on the plane to India as a reserve player having missed the cut for the travelling ODI World Cup squad. Roy was replaced by Harry Brook but could still make an appearance if there’s an injury to another batter. “It’s not a decision we’ve taken [...]
Mark Kleinman: Tate & Lyle’s sweet deal isn’t just for taste July 18, 2024 Mark Kleinman is Sky News’ City Editor and the man who gets the Square Mile talking in his weekly City A.M. column. Today, he looks at Tate & Lyle’s , the Telegraph auction and a Staveley’s pitchside plays
Poundland owner Pepco to accelerate plan for new stores as profit booms December 13, 2022 Poundland owner Pepco will accelerate its store rollout strategy as it looks to entice cash-strapped shoppers, after posting elevated profit. The discount retailer said it was taking an increased focus on new stores in Western Europe and a refit programme in Central and Eastern Europe. Pepco was upping its annual capex spend to between €350m [...]
Four small business trends to watch out for in 2024 December 31, 2023 What next year holds for entrepreneurs: from growing sales to using AI
Most London holidaymakers want to avoid flying to their next holiday, new stats reveal September 17, 2023 2 in 5 of us want to avoid flying on our next holiday, new data generated by the sustainable travel company Byway reveal. And that number rises when it comes to those of us living in London. 42% of British holidaymakers are looking for alternative ways to travel to reduce their carbon footprint, and that [...]
Election 2024: City groups urge strong partnership with Labour for economic stability July 5, 2024 City of London business groups are calling for the incoming Labour Government to prioritise the financial sector as the City reacts to the news of Labour's overwhelming win
Wimbledon planning struggles sum up Britain’s sclerotic NIMBY stagnation November 15, 2023 Wimbledon needs to expand to remain top of the world, and the benefits will be felt by the local community - yet planners seem intent on stopping it happening.