London’s new Super Sewer may sound swell, but it’s a shoddy waste solution January 11, 2024 Sure, the Super Sewer is an upgrade from the current situation. But the opportunity to redesign London’s sewers in a future-thinking fashion has for the next century been thrown away.
ULEZ: Ministers tried (and failed) to overrule Sadiq Khan scheme’s London-wide expansion August 23, 2023 The government unsuccessfully attempted to use powers to overrule Sadiq Khan’s expansion of the ULEZ scheme, it has been revealed. Ministers were reportedly looking into an obscure legal route to obstruct the mayor’s plans to expand the ultra low emission zone (ULEZ) throughout the capital but were told it would fall down in court. But [...]
Tech firm plots London listing (yes, really) in boost to barren IPO market August 21, 2023 A compliance tech firm which help financial firms navigate regulation is plotting a move on to London Stock Exchange in a boost to the City after a barren first six months of the year, according to reports.
Printworks: London has the power to bring us back, says founder May 2, 2023 Printworks, one of London’s most important cultural venues, closed yesterday. Its foundertells Adam Bloodworth his hopes for the future It’s not an exaggeration to say there is nothing like Printworks. For music fans, the venue feels Cathedral-like, with its towering ceilings, but also because of the relationship people have with the building. In the 6,000-capacity [...]
London-listed shipbroker Braemar risks share suspension over delayed accounts June 25, 2023 Shares in London-listed shipbroker Braemar could be suspended if it further delays the publication of its full-year results. Braemar said in a statement last month that it will publish its accounts for the year ending 28 February “in the second half of June 2023”. But, according to a report by Sky News, the business is [...]
Irish ‘unicorn’ rules out London IPO after spat with FTSE 100 private equity firm January 10, 2024 An Irish tech ‘unicorn’ has ruled out a potential London IPO after a bitter spat with FTSE 100 private equity giant Intermediate Capital Group (ICG), which holds a ten per cent stake in the firm, City A.M. has learned.
Government should take ‘direct action’ to block firms floating outside London, City broker claims January 8, 2024 The government should grant itself powers to step in and block some companies from floating overseas or force them into dual listings in London, a top City broker has said.
FTSE 100 close: Tumbling pound boosts London index as Ocado slides June 28, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 sprang higher today, aided by the pound clocking a dreadful day. The capital’s premier index jumped 0.52 per cent to 7,500.50 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of the UK economy, leapt 1.98 per cent to 18,412.81 points. Early advances in the City [...]
London keeps spot as world’s top green finance centre as New York toppled from second place April 23, 2024 London has been named the world's top centre for green finance for the fifth time in a row, according to a new survey, as Swiss cities topple New York from second place.
London listings: Watchdog proposes doing away with ‘standard’ and ‘premium’ segments May 2, 2023 The UK’s financial watchdog announced proposals to streamline listing rules in the UK as it seeks to make the UK market a more attractive destination for firms to list. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) acknowledged that the UK’s listing regime was seen by some as too complicated and has proposed merging the ‘standard’ and ‘premium’ [...]