George the Poet interview: George Mpanga on how to change the world April 7, 2022 It seems almost unbelievable that Harry and Megan’s wedding – global audience: 1.9 billion – was opened by… a podcaster. But George Mpanga, better known as George the Poet, is no ordinary podcaster; he’s a musician and a thinker, pushing the boundaries of the medium so far he’s created a genre all of his own. [...]
Jackass Forever is an affectionate tribute to 20 years of chaos February 8, 2022 “The world waited for what felt like forever” begins the narrator of Jackass Forever’s trailer. In truth, few could have predicted the return of the madcap crew for a fourth film (seventh if you include spin-offs). Financially, it makes sense – they’re cheap to produce, draw a crowd, and tug at early noughties nostalgia. However, [...]
Broadcaster STV records highest revenue, lowest debt and best viewing share since 2008 March 10, 2022 Scotland’s free-to-air broadcaster STV capped off an “exceptional” 2021 by recording its highest revenue, best viewing share and lowest level of debt since 2008. The network registered a 35 per cent increase in revenue from two years ago, with a near 40 per cent operating profit. Its chief executive also said the company dramatically slashed [...]
City stalwart quits as PM’s LGBT+ business champion over conversion therapy row April 5, 2022 City stalwart and Cicero/amo chair Iain Anderson has quit as Boris Johnson’s LGBT+ business champion over the government’s position on conversion therapy. The communications executive, who was appointed to the unapid role in 2021, announced today that the government’s decision not to ban trans conversion therapy was the catalyst for his resignation and was “deeply [...]
Fintech fail: Home Office bars start-ups banked with Revolut from visa sponsorship licence January 11, 2022 The fintech revolution is sweeping through Government – but it appears it hasn’t yet hit the Home Office, which bars start-ups who bank from Revolut from acquiring a vital visa sponsorship licence. Recently-founded businesses looking to gain a licence to “sponsor” foreign workers through the government’s new visa system must submit evidence of a corporate [...]
City Moves: Who’s switching jobs in the Square Mile today? December 9, 2021 City A.M.’s Millie Turner provides a roundup of the most important hires and job moves across the City, every morning. Email citymoves@cityam.com to be featured. UHY Hacker Young Accountancy group UHY Hacker Young has bolstered its London office with a new research and development (R&D) tax partner. Joining from East Midlands firm Duncan & Toplis, Kevin Edwards is set to advise on [...]
Capital people: London writer Susie Steiner loses brain tumour battle and dies aged 51 July 4, 2022 The well-known author and journalist Susie Steiner has passed away aged 51, according to a tweet on her account. “Susie died yesterday after being diagnosed with a brain tumour three years ago. She lived with her illness with courage and good humour. She was much loved and will be much missed.” Steinman was diagnosed with [...]
Workers lose over £9k of yearly income rises during ‘lost decade’ July 4, 2022 Brits have lost over £9,000 of annual income rises during and just before the “lost decade” after the global financial crisis, reveals a fresh report published today. Typical household income growth has ground to a halt of just 0.7 per cent per year between 2005 and 2020, while incomes surged 2.3 per cent each year [...]
Everything for a fiver: Discounted sportswear flies off market stall in Gymshark pop up stunt May 13, 2022 Gymshark’s boss surprised Londoners at a market this afternoon by selling the Gen Z sportswear company’s products at a hefty discount. Long queues were pictured at the Lower Marshes market near Waterloo on Friday afternoon, after leisurewear fans caught wind of the publicity stunt. All products were sold for £5 at the market with Gymshark’s [...]
Nik Christodoulakis: ‘The industry needs to have ethical people to lead self-regulation’ October 21, 2023 Nik Christodoulakis, CEO of Ēnosys talks about his mentors, humility, and dealing with other people's money in Web3 and blockchain.