Do you work for one of the UK’s 25 most attractive employers? June 21, 2016 It's causing fevered debate in offices. Politicians are clashing over it. The cats of social media are up in arms about it. Yep, LinkedIn's list of the UK's top 25 most sought-after employers is out – and the good news is that City institutions are faring pretty well. The list, based on analysis of the site's 20m members, [...]
Access to faster broadband is crucial for the City to remain competitive globally October 25, 2015 The word “wayleave” might not necessarily mean very much to most readers. But this legal agreement permits the installation of broadband – an essential for any company – so that it can reach the offices and businesses that need it. As things stand, each connection requires a new agreement, and SME tenants, of which [...]
London Mayoral Election: Zac Goldsmith presses for cuts to tax and red tape April 11, 2016 Zac Goldsmith is pledging to support further cuts to corporation tax if he becomes mayor of London today as the Richmond Park MP launches his mayoral manifesto. The Conservative candidate for mayor will also seek to set himself apart from Labour’s Sadiq Khan by championing deregulation of the City and encouraging less red tape for start-ups. [...]
How British designers like Burberry, Paul Smith and Alexander McQueen influenced the design of stunning flats at One Tower Bridge July 14, 2016 July sunshine and the smell of newly mown grass hit me as I stepped out of the latest show apartment at One Tower Bridge on Monday morning. How evocative of a British summer at its best. Built by Squire and Partners for Berkeley Homes, it is this, the development’s iconic location on the south bank [...]
City Moves for 23 May 2016 | Who’s switching jobs May 23, 2016 Together Specialist lender Together has appointed Colin Kersley to its retail board. As an independent non-executive director, Colin will also chair the retail audit committee. Colin was previously chief executive officer of M&S Bank (a wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC) where he worked closely with the independent board to convert the card company to a bank, [...]
City Moves for 19 May 2016 | Who’s switching jobs May 19, 2016 Bryan Cave LLP International law firm Bryan Cave LLP has expanded its banking and finance practice in Germany with the addition of Sandra Pfister, who joins as a partner. Sandra is known internationally for her banking and finance work. Joining with Sandra is associate Reinhard Bunjes. Sandra’s expertise is in the area of banking and finance [...]
City Moves for 14 April 2016 | Who’s switching jobs April 14, 2016 London Stock Exchange Group David Harris has been appointed into the newly created role of group head of sustainable business at London Stock Exchange Group. He will be responsible for ensuring that sustainability is integrated into activities group-wide, and will also continue as ESG Director at FTSE Russell. David has 15 years’ experience of working [...]
Tech beats FTSE for female bosses (but there’s still work to do) June 20, 2016 Technology businesses are beating the FTSE when it comes to the number of female bosses, as the startup sector sets an example to the rest of the business world for gender equality. A fifth of tech firms in the UK are run by women, compared to just five per cent of FTSE 100 companies and only four per [...]
Budget 2017: The full text of chancellor Philip Hammond’s speech March 8, 2017 Philip Hammond has delivered his first – and last – Spring Budget. Headline announcements included more cash for social care and punishing new rules for the self-employed – plus some vague comments on business rates. Read more: City A.M.'s TL;DR version of the Spring 2017 Budget Here's what he said: Mr Deputy Speaker, I report [...]
Wheeeeeeeee! Tickets for the giant Olympic Park Orbit slide have gone on sale April 26, 2016 Time to treat your inner child – tickets have gone on sale for the highly anticipated giant slide at the Orbit Tower in London's Olympic Park. How giant? It happens to be the longest and tallest tunnel slide in Europe. Nice one London. Tickets will cost £17 – the current £12 cost of climbing the Anish Kapoor [...]