Boris Johnson vows to transform economy in policy-light party conference speech October 6, 2021 Boris Johnson has vowed to transform the UK into a “high wage, high skill” economy in a Tory party conference speech that was heavy on rhetoric and short on policy. In a classic Johnson speech, the Prime Minister made a bevy of jokes about Labour, numerous literary references and promises to “build back better” and [...]
Britain looks bound for swimming success at Tokyo 2020 Olympics – and that can get a generation that has been left behind back in the pool May 26, 2021 The British success at the European Championships in Budapest last week was amazing to see, with 26 medals – including 11 gold – picked up in swimming alone, and so many names stepping up ahead of Tokyo 2020. I’ve seen some great British swimming line-ups over the years, but I think this is the most [...]
Liverpool mayor rejects plans to shut pubs and restaurants across north of England October 8, 2020 The mayor of Liverpool has come out against potential plans for any further restrictions across the north of England, such as pub and restaurant closures. Steve Rotheram called it “deeply disappointing” that new Covid-19 restrictions could be in place from Monday. “At the moment we have a patchwork of local measures across the country and [...]
‘Powerful’ Arteta will succeed at Arsenal: CEO December 12, 2020 Arsenal chief executive Vinai Venkatesham has backed under-fire manager Mikel Arteta to turn the Premier League club’s fortunes around after a dismal start to the season. Spaniard Arteta has come under increasing pressure followintg the north London club’s slide down the standings, with Arsenal languishing in 15th after losing five of their last seven league [...]
The definitive live sport TV guide you need to make it through lockdown 2 November 5, 2020 Lockdowns are rubbish, but lockdowns with a stacked sporting calendar to watch are slightly less rubbish. And as England battens down the hatches until 3 December, at last sport fans have a feast of action to get us through. The Masters, the Autumn Nations Cup, the ATP Tour Finals and an England cricket tour are [...]
The Hundred: MD Sanjay Patel on profits, participation, gender equality and winning over sceptics with English cricket’s new competition July 17, 2021 Sanjay Patel, managing director of The Hundred, could be forgiven a few sleepless nights as Wednesday 21 July approaches. That is when the Oval Invincibles are due to host the Manchester Originals in a women’s match that raises the curtain on the controversial new competition designed to breathe new life into domestic cricket. Patel has [...]
Vaping wholesaler Supreme targets £156m market cap with AIM listing January 27, 2021 Vaping wholesaler Supreme this morning announced plans to float on London’s stock market, targeting a £156.1m market capitalisation. The Manchester-based e-cigarette firm will launch its initial public offering on London Stock Exchange’s growth market AIM next week. Its market capitalisation is expected to reach £156.1m following the IPO. This morning the company said it had [...]
Sunday Times Rich List: Marcus Rashford tops the UK’s biggest givers May 21, 2021 Manchester United football player Marcus Rashford has become the youngest person to top The Sunday Times Giving List this year, which measures philanthropy among the ultra-wealthy. The list highlighted today that the UK saw more new billionaire’s during the pandemic than any other time over the list’s 33-year history. However, this year also saw a record amount of donations, exceeding £4bn [...]
The Christmas Day Quiz: City A.M. tests out your grey matter December 24, 2022 It’s the Christmas Quiz you’ve been waiting for! Each year City A.M. publishes Deloitte’s economics team’s festive brainteasers, produced as part of their regular Monday briefing. Grab a pen – the answers are at the bottom, and come packed with plenty of extra details… 1. The nineteenth century Scottish historian and philosopher Thomas Carlyle dubbed [...]
Players vow to scupper Silver Lake £235m bid for All Blacks commercial rights March 29, 2021 Several leading All Blacks and Black Ferns say they will veto Silver Lake’s bid for a stake in New Zealand Rugby (NZR). The US-based private equity giant has offered £235m for 15 per cent of NZR’s commercial rights, which the deal values at £1.5bn. If successful, it would be the latest investment by private equity [...]