Sundance Film Festival: London 2021 – Our Best of The Fest July 30, 2021 Thursday sees the return of Sundance London to Picturehouse Central. Like many events, the 2020 edition was held online, but the independent film extravaganza will once again be taking place in-person this week with a stellar line up picked from the best of its parent event in Utah. Fifteen features have been chosen, along with [...]
Exclusive: ‘London needs to take a leaf out of Dorset’s book,’ argues veteran City lawyer October 28, 2021 As restrictions have eased, office doors reopened and professionals flock back into the City, life is once again teeming in London. However, as living priorities and sustainability targets have evolved post-pandemic, London must ensure that it remains attractive, liveable and sustainable in the long-run. A formula that has proven to create eco-friendly and community-focused residential [...]
Viola’s Room: Punchdrunk return with this intimate immersive gem June 7, 2024 Viola's Room is probably the most unusual and single-minded piece of theatre on the London ‘stage’ today. A real gem from Punchdrunk Theatre.
UK insurers brace for major Hurricane Milton set to hit Florida October 7, 2024 Shares in London-listed insurers dropped on Monday as the market braces for costs tied to Hurricane Milton, a major storm expected to hit Florida by Wednesday.
How to cure the City’s depression? Some retail investor therapy February 16, 2024 The London Stock Exchange needs wide reform, but recentering the role of retail investors could be a shot in the arm, writes Fraser Thorne.
Lloyd’s set to resist pleas for direct compensation over slavery role October 11, 2023 Lloyd's of London is resisting calls to make direct financial reparations over its role in the slave trade.
London titans fear business rates relief cap will leave them with ‘same old headache’ October 28, 2021 Central London businesses and landlords have been left disappointed after a cap on a new business rates discount. At the dispatch box on Wednesday, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a one-year discount of 50 per cent for businesses in the hospitality, retail and leisure sectors. Eligible businesses will be able to claim a discount on their [...]
Two former execs tied to Airbus unit acquitted of corruption – but one still faces jail March 6, 2024 Two former executives charged in a high-profile Saudi bribery case have been acquitted of corruption at a London court today.
What are the big political events coming up in 2024? December 30, 2023 From the US presidential race to the London mayoral contests, there’s a lot on the horizon to keep politicos busy in 2024.
Why £250m won’t solve TfL’s funding problems December 19, 2023 Transport for London (TfL) has finally struck a deal with government to address its ongoing financial problems - but is it enough?