Ed Warner: The MCC, the Hundred and a £100m question December 21, 2023 Our sport business columnist on English cricket's evolution.
Elizabeth Line: Liverpool Street, Bond Street, Tottenham Court Road and Farringdon get 4G December 20, 2023 Commuters using the Elizabeth Line will now have access to high speed mobile coverage at four of its busiest central London stations.
The Notebook: Sport can be a key growth market for London in 2024 but only if we back evolution and ambition December 19, 2023 Where the City’s movers and shakers get a few things off their chest. Today, Matt Hardy, City A.M.’s deputy sports editor, takes the pen. Sport can be key to 2024 London growth Sport is worth tens of billions to our capital. Whether that be through the Premier League’s London derbies, world class stadia at our [...]
Why £250m won’t solve TfL’s funding problems December 19, 2023 Transport for London (TfL) has finally struck a deal with government to address its ongoing financial problems - but is it enough?
TfL strikes £250m funding deal with government to become ‘financially sustainable’ December 18, 2023 TfL strikes deal with government for £250m funding after the network's future finances were left unclear in Autumn Statement
It’s not all banking and dealmaking, charity’s big business in the Square Mile too December 18, 2023 Philanthropy is at the heart of the City, we shouldn't play it down, writes Lord Mayor Michael Mainelli
The Lord Mayor’s Appeal Hosts Power of Inclusion Breakfast at Linklaters December 6, 2023 Last week, The Lord Mayor’s Appeal’s final Power of Inclusion workshop of 2023 took place at the City offices of Linklaters LLP. Over 40 representatives of City businesses came together to hear keynote speeches and participate in roundtable discussions that explored how to address social mobility beyond hiring practices. Attendees explored the importance and benefits [...]
Tory mayor hopeful Susan Hall backs London to host Commonwealth Games December 5, 2023 Conservative Mayor of London candidate Susan Hall has thrown her support behind the capital hosting the next edition of the Commonwealth Games after the Gold Coast in Australia dropped the only bid for the 2026 event. The state of Victoria, also Down Under, withdrew as hosts in July and there has not since been a [...]
London Underground journeys exceed pre-pandemic levels ahead of Christmas rush November 30, 2023 Passengers using the London Underground exceeded 4m last week, the highest recorded single-day figure since the start of the pandemic.
Alistair Darling dies aged 70: Heartfelt tributes paid to ‘one of the great chancellors’ November 30, 2023 Former Labour Chancellor Alistair Darling has died aged 70, his family have confirmed.