Coinpass acquired by OANDA August 22, 2023 OANDA Global Corporation has acquired a majority interest in London-based crypto asset firm Coinpass Limited.
London’s music renaissance is a magnet for tourism – not to mention Taylor Swift fans July 18, 2023 London is coming back as the key European capital for music - and that's good news for artists, for Londoners and obviously for Taylor Swift fans, writes Jamie Njoku-Goodwin
London businesses most confident in the UK amid economic slowdown May 31, 2023 London businesses are poised to lead the UK economy out of its slowdown, although they remain acutely concerned about the impact of higher interest rates and scorching inflation, a new survey out today shows. Confidence among the capital’s firms slimmed four points to 43 per cent, although that was the highest reading of any area [...]
Further misconduct allegations made against former mayoral hopeful Daniel Korski – CityAM August 16, 2023 Further allegations of sexual misconduct have been made against former London mayoral candidate hopeful Daniel Korski. Three more women have accused the ex-Downing Street advisor of incidents including inappropriate touching,according to the Financial Times. Entrepreneur Korski left the race to become the Conservative City Hall nominee in June after Daisy Goodwin, a TV producer, alleged [...]
Open access: The quiet revolution that might just fix Britain’s broken railways March 14, 2024 Open access is offering a fresh approach to the solving British rail's ongoing financial struggles, with more commercial freedom and reduced ticket fares.
Qatari investment in London pulled into question over transport advert ban November 26, 2022 Qatar is reportedly reviewing its investment in London after the capital banned the country’s adverts from its transport network. Transport for London (TfL) contacted Q22, the body overseeing the World Cup, to inform them of the ban this week, the Financial Times reported, citing a person involved in the Qatari review. In response, Qatar said [...]
Unite inks £250m deal with Newcastle Uni as demand for student beds booms February 19, 2024 A London-listed student accommodation provider has entered into a joint venture with Newcastle University for the development of 2,000 new student beds.
Exclusive: Shipping boss threatened staff with unpaid leave if they worked from home during lockdown January 11, 2021 The CEO of infrastructure facility provider Infrastrata told colleagues to defy government guidance and work from the office during the last national lockdown, or face unpaid leave. In an email sent to colleagues on 4 November and seen by City A.M., CEO John Wood told colleagues that anyone wishing not to come into the office during the lockdown [...]
Police prepare for new wave of Just Stop Oil disruption in run up to Christmas November 28, 2022 The Met Police are preparing for a month of disruption from Just Stop Oil in the run up to Christmas. The force said the environmental campaign group will launching a new wave of protests from 28 November until 14 December. This comes after more than 750 activists were arrested in October and November, with over [...]
Boulter carries British hopes at Wimbledon after Norrie, Murray and Broady lose July 8, 2023 Britain’s hopes at Wimbledon rest with Katie Boulter after a trio of British men’s players crashed out within around 90 minutes on day five.