Boris Johnson promises not to ‘decapitate’ London as a part of levelling up agenda July 14, 2021 Boris Johnson will today vow not to “decapitate” London and other “tall poppies” during the government’s levelling up agenda as he gives further details of his government’s trademark policy programme. Johnson will say that we “don’t think you can make the poor parts of the country richer by making the rich parts poorer” and that [...]
London records strongest half year IPO performance since 2014 July 15, 2021 The UK retained its dominance as the most attractive European IPO venue by funds raised, continuing the deal momentum witnessed in the previous two quarters. Both the main market and Alternative Investment Market (AIM) have built on the resurgence of activity seen in the last two quarters, with 10 IPOS raising £3.1bn on the main [...]
Canal+: Meet the Paddington and Back to Black producer set to give the City a boost July 24, 2024 Vincent Bolloré, the French media tycoon, has decided that Canal+, the television business of his Paris-based conglomerate Vivendi would be best off listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Mapped: London property prices in your (very) local area June 21, 2021 Ever wondered what property prices are doing in your neck of the woods? Perhaps borough by borough? What about street by street? A new tool allows you to see the average property price of homes sold in 2020 in your (very) local area. Read more: London property developer slapped with 14-year ban for £13m ‘ponzi’ [...]
Biblical rains pour on London, flooding areas and dampening summer hopes July 13, 2021 London was subject to rains of biblical proportions yesterday, which saw cars submerged and abandoned amid flash flooding, as July dampens summer plans for Londoners. The most severe flooding was spotted in parts of North and West London and has continued to cause travel chaos for Londoners. The Circle line was suspended this morning, while [...]
Bargain hunt: One in three London homes fetch lower asking price August 5, 2021 London’s property market has become a buyer’s market, driven by demand flowing out of the capital and into areas such as the commuter belt since the onset of the Covid crisis, according to new figures published today. Research by London estate agent Benham and Reeves reveals nearly one in three properties in the capital have [...]
Mikhail Fridman loses High Court bid over mansion upkeep October 26, 2023 Mikhail Fridman has lost a High Court challenge against UK sanctions after he was refused permission to upkeep a London mansion.
Square Mile and Me: Andrew Jackson on becoming Keeper of the Jewel House November 30, 2023 Tower of London director, resident governor and keeper of the Jewel House Andrew Jackson tells us how he got his many titles.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan pumps additional £50m into fighting crime as knife and gun incidents across capital start to fall December 29, 2021 The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announced this morning an additional £50m will be reserved to tackle crime across the capital. The investment, which will run over the next three years, will fund grassroots crime prevention projects across the city and promote positive opportunities for Londoners in every borough in the capital through the London Crime Prevention Fund, [...]
4 fantastic permanent jobs open in London right now June 22, 2021 Now is a great time to make a change. There’s something about the summer air that puts a real pep in your step, so why not really lean into it? You may have been thinking about getting a new job for a while, perhaps now is the time to go for it! If you are [...]