The best (and worst) supermarket Christmas sandwiches 2022 December 8, 2022 It’s beginning to look a lot like, City A.M.’s annual Christmas sandwiches taste test! Don’t we treat you well… The City A.M. team have been torn away from writing about all the important stuff to chow down on some delicious Christmas sandwiches, as well as some truly awful ones bringing Scrooge energy that really should [...]
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.
Unexpected little treats and gifts – Make luxury your own with Needi. December 15, 2022 Our carefully curated and lovingly packed gift hampers are bursting with tempting treats and little delights you or your lucky recipient are guaranteed to love. Our experts will curate a gift guide especially for you, with over 3,000 handpicked products from our finest local, sustainable and independent businesses. Whether it’s for Christmas, wellness, birthdays, clients or [...]
Cyber Monday: UK economy to get boost from busiest ever shopping day November 27, 2023 Cyber Monday could create retail history in a welcome boost to the UK economy - and retailers' coffers
Covid: London now has highest proportion of positive tests in the UK December 18, 2020 The number of people testing positive for coronavirus has risen sharply in London, as the Prime Minister faces mounting pressure to U-turn on plans to lift restrictions over Christmas. London is now tied with the East Midlands as having the highest proportion of positive Covid tests in the UK, after reporting a sharp spike in [...]
Doctor Foster and Cock writer Mike Bartlett: ‘Solve problems in the theatre, not online’ March 17, 2022 You might not know his name but Mike Bartlett’s one of the most successful storytellers in Britain. His hit TV show Doctor Foster drew in almost 10 million viewers an episode in 2017, an unprecedented number given last year’s most-watched Christmas Day show attracted 7.4 million. He’s also prolific: since the millennium he’s penned 24 [...]
Former Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis targets first Boux Avenue profits May 15, 2024 Former Dragons' Den star Theo Paphitis is targeting a first ever profit for his lingerie stores chain Boux Avenue despite its losses widening.
London festive travel guide: How to get around safely this Christmas December 1, 2020 UK leaders have agreed to lift coronavirus lockdown restrictions over the festive period, granting families the chance to see their loved ones for Christmas. Under the plans, members of up to three different households will be able to form an exclusive bubble between 23 and 27 December. Transport secretary Grant Shapps has warned Brits to [...]
The Ballad of Hattie and James: Powerful acting in a tale of friendship, music and guilt April 29, 2024 The Ballad of Hattie and James | ★★★★☆ | Kiln Theatre In the middle of the bare stage is a grand piano. It is so central to the narrative and to the production of The Ballad of Hattie and James that it should get its own credits. The opening scene sees Hattie (Sophie Thompson) playing [...]
Worst corporate jargon of the week: Circle back December 21, 2023 Corporate jargon has the Square Mile in an iron grip, and City A.M. won't stand for it. Today, we dissect the scourge of 'circling back'.