The British Kebab Awards: Westminster’s unlikely mainstay event August 18, 2021 For the uninitiated, the British Kebab Awards probably sound like something attended exclusively by shop owners and those people from YouTube who eat the same food for every meal. While these two categories of people should not be taken for granted, the event is in fact better known in SW1 as a mainstay on the [...]
London needs to work with cities around the country for economic recovery August 9, 2021 As Lord Mayor, I would normally have visited more than 20 countries over the course of the year, to promote partnership with the UK’s world-leading enterprises – mainly financial and professional services – and showcase our unique cultural offer. Since the start of the pandemic I have replaced these with over 2,500 video calls. It [...]
UK sets out plan for greater free trade for green technologies in lead up to Cop26 July 20, 2021 The UK has today set out its plan for greater free trade in green technologies in the lead up to the Cop26 climate conference in Glasgow later this year. A new Board of Trade report calls for the UK to “encourage” other countries to cut tariffs on green technology and to use its diplomatic standing [...]
New creative projects will help power City’s COVID recovery July 20, 2021 Five creative schemes designed to help the Square Mile recover from the pandemic have been given the green light today. Under the plans, businesses and creatives will work together to animate shops, offices and foyers across the City with art, boosting footfall and attracting people back into the Square Mile. Young people will learn new [...]
Work from home advice has finally been dropped and we need our staff back in offices for our economy to recover July 19, 2021 Today is truly a significant moment for businesses and households across the nation, as social and economic COVID-19 restrictions in England are finally eased. It’s been a long journey, but for the City, after many months of quiet we can now breathe a collective sigh of relief, as workers and visitors start to return to [...]
Insurance chief Nick Lyons picked as new Lord Mayor of London July 7, 2021 Insurance bigwig Nick Lyons has reportedly been appointed as the next Lord Mayor of London after a secretive election in the Square Mile. Lyons, who is chairman of insurer Phoenix and a board member of Bupa, is said to have been picked for the role last night by the City of London Corporation’s Court of [...]
Lord Mayor’s cricket match raises plenty for worthy charities July 6, 2021 More than 300 people attended the City’s most eagerly-anticipated cricket match over the weekend in aid of the Lord Mayor’s appeal. Actor Damian Lewis’ Bobby Axelrod’s XI triumphed over the Lord Mayor’s team by five wickets, notching up the necessary 120 with plenty of wickets to spare. The match was played at the stunning ground [...]
Award up for grabs for businesses which back community sport June 30, 2021 Businesses in London can be nominated for an award recognising their role in supporting community sport. The London Sport Awards, which take place in December, celebrate the efforts of volunteers, organisations, physical activity and sport projects across the capital over the last 18 months. The 10 categories include the Business Contribution Award, which aims to [...]
Bow Lane: Party time in EC4 as City celebrates return of office workers June 25, 2021 To celebrate the return of office workers to the Square Mile, the Bow Bells Association organised a street party yesterday in one of the oldest streets in the City, Bow Lane. Opened by the Lord Mayor Alderman William Russell, together with Bow Bells Association chairman James Goolnik, the Bow Bells sounded to start the party, [...]
Flag flies over Guildhall to celebrate role of UK Armed Forces June 25, 2021 The Armed Forces flag is flying over the City of London Corporation’s headquarters today – to mark a national celebration of the UK’s servicemen and women. The flag was raised at Guildhall during a week of events across the country ahead of Armed Forces Day on Saturday (26), which this year includes a focus on [...]