Magic circle Linklaters turnover hits record as US expansion pays off July 9, 2024 Law firm Linklaters' revenue has surpassed the £2bn mark for the first time as the firm credits deals and the expansion into the US
This secret London rooftop bar has incredible views November 14, 2023 This City of London hotel has a decent rooftop bar most Londoners haven't discovered
Sunak hails ‘united team’ as new cabinet meets for first time November 14, 2023 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has hailed his “strong and united team” as his new-look cabinet featuring Lord David Cameron met for the first time this morning after a dramatic reshuffle.
UK should ‘shout about the insurance industry a bit more’: Howden boss February 6, 2024 David Howden told City A.M. that insurance was a 'City success story' as his firm posted another set of strong financial results
Only 10 per cent of office space in use during lockdown, says Landsec May 12, 2020 Property landlord Landsec said only 10 per cent of its office space is currently being used as most employees are working from home during the coronavirus crisis. The property company, which this morning revealed a £1.2bn hit to the value of its portfolio, said the office sector had seen a “less pronounced immediate impact” compared [...]
Five New Ways We’re Doing Hybrid Work February 27, 2023 We’ve come a long way since March 2020. Most workers will easily recall the day they were told to pack up their laptops and work from home for the foreseeable future. The Covid-19 pandemic revealed many companies were not prepared for remote working, and led to a whirlwind of uncertainty. The workforce adapted quickly. In [...]
Former London Capital & Finance CEO sentenced after splashing hidden funds on pricey Italian getaway and hot tub May 17, 2023 The former CEO of now collapsed London Capital & Finance was handed a suspended sentence today after he was found to have breached an asset freezing order, splashing hidden funds on a holiday, hotel stay and a hot tub. The Serious Fraud Office froze Michael Thomson’s assets as part of its ongoing investigation into suspected [...]
South Bank: US developer plans three new skyscrapers by Blackfriars Bridge August 7, 2023 The South Bank may be set for three more skyscrapers after US property developer Hines submitted plans for an underdeveloped site near Blackfriars Bridge.
Mini-heatwave and Euros give hospitality hope for spending bump June 24, 2024 Leading figures in retail have said the warmer weather, in addition to the Euro football championships, could give a welcome boost to the sector, after a damp June.
Insolvencies rise helps Leonard Curtis back into the black February 1, 2024 The rise in company insolvencies across the UK helped Leonard Curtis back into the black during its latest financial year, new documents have revealed.