Boris Johnson Unleashed: Puns, prose but too little punch October 17, 2024 Let’s face it: if you aren’t a Boris fan or someone inclined to read every political biography, it’s unlikely you will pick up this book. When I told my brother I was reading it, his response was: “Why would you want to relive that mess?!?”. My mother was more pointed: “I’m not reading anything by [...]
How British philanthropists can be the world’s most generous October 15, 2024 Today, the Stock Exchange will play host to a gathering of philanthropists, wealth advisers and policymakers in a spirited effort to stimulate and celebrate philanthropy. The Giving and Impact Summit 2024 takes place the morning after the UK government’s International Investment Summit, underscoring the importance of charitable giving and the role the UK plays on [...]
Violence against girls and women in the City is all of our business October 14, 2024 Last year, over one million violent crimes against women and girls were recorded in England and Wales: 20 per cent of all police recorded crime. Shocking as they are, these stats are just the tip of the iceberg as we know over 75 per cent of domestic abuse crime goes unreported. The national rise in [...]
The Capitalist: Labour’s boost for wealth advisors and bane for private schools plus friends like Boris’ October 10, 2024 Dispatches from a big night for Boris and Bloomberg, blockchain for gorillas and a giant bronze Mr Blobby: catch up on the latest City gossip in this week’s edition of The Capitalist BORIS UNLEASHED Boris Johnson launched his memoirs on Wednesday night in the grandest room at the lavish Institute of Directors on Pall Mall. The [...]
Last orders for Amy Lame, but London still needs a night czar October 4, 2024 Amy Lame let Londoners down but that doesn’t mean we should abolish the post of night czar altogether. There are three ways we can make sure the next person to hold the post make the capital a 24-hour city, writes James Ford After eight years in post, Amy Lame is calling time on her tenure [...]
HS2: Never a cheaper time than now to dig Euston tunnel, rail minister told October 3, 2024 Whether HS2 finishes at Euston or at Old Oak Common, in London's outer suburbs, has been shrouded in uncertainty throughout this year.
City of London elects veteran financier as next Lord Mayor September 30, 2024 A financial services and asset management veteran has been elected as the 696th Lord Mayor of the City of London, and will take up his post in November. Alderman Alastair King will serve as the Square Mile’s global ambassador, taking up the historic role on 8 November, succeeding Professor Michael Mainelli. King will assume his [...]
How the flap of a butterfly’s wing can affect GDP September 30, 2024 The City is working with conservation organisation to make small, positive changes can have a huge impact on the environment, says Michael Mainelli They say that the flapping of the wings of a butterfly can be felt on the other side of the world. In other words, small actions can generate large changes. Earlier this [...]
London edges closer to New York in battle for financial centre top spot September 24, 2024 London is closing in on New York for the title of the world's top financial centre, according to a survey by an influential think tank, as the capital pulled away from its European rivals.
Four courageous Londoners take on a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title attempt for the Longest Marathon Playing Pickleball (doubles) in the City of London next week September 20, 2024 An intense 30-hour game, spanning over two days, this GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title promises more than just a display of exceptional sportsmanship. A fast-growing paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, pickleball is known for being easy to learn, making it accessible to people of all ages and skill levels, while [...]