Fintech firm Wise to directly list on the London Stock Exchange in early July June 24, 2021 Fintech firm Wise has confirmed it will float on the London Stock Exchange with a direct listing, it said in a statement this morning. The payments group, formerly known as Transferwise, had previously made an announcement on 17 June of its expected intention to float. “Since announcing our expected intention to float last week, [...]
ITV to move all London staff to White City in cost-cutting plan June 24, 2021 ITV today said it will move all its London staff to one headquarters at the BBC’s former White City campus as part of plans to slash costs. The broadcaster currently has three locations in the capital, with staff split between offices in Holborn, Gray’s Inn Road and Westworks in White City. But around 2,000 employees [...]
Forget Cornwall, London should be the summer holiday destination of choice May 10, 2021 There’s nowhere in the world as vibrant as a central London street in the evening. People come from all over the world, to be with people from all over the world. A person born in Camden can sit outside a café next to someone who has just arrived from the airport to start a new [...]
‘London will flourish again’ says Berkeley Group as it lands £500m profit June 23, 2021 London received a vote of confidence from Berkeley Group this morning as the housebuilder’s boss said he believed the capital is set for a post-pandemic boom. The Group made a profit before tax of more than half a billion pounds in its last financial year, much of which was driven by the sale of properties [...]
Recruitment drive to launch for next Commissioner of the City of London Police May 10, 2021 The City of London Corporation’s Police Authority Board (PAB) will begin a recruitment drive for the next Commissioner of the City of London Police (City Police) next week. The appointee will replace Commissioner Ian Dyson, who has announced his planned retirement after 38 years of distinguished service in policing. Commissioner Dyson will be leaving the [...]
London property: Hong Kong buyers flood Canary Wharf, Kensington and Mayfair June 23, 2021 London’s property market is seeing an increasing number of Hong Kong residents looking to buy or rent a home in the capital, with Canary Wharf, Kensington, Covent Garden and Mayfair being particularly popular. Sales enquiries from Hong Kong buyers have risen by 20 per cent over the past 18 months whilst demand for rental properties [...]
Transport for London secures £1.08bn emergency funding deal June 1, 2021 Transport for London has secured a £1.08bn emergency funding deal with the government to provide financial support during ongoing Covid-19 restrictions. The latest cash injection, agreed with the Department for Transport, will cover the period from 29 May until 11 December. The funding package is designed to contribute to the organisation’s revenue loss due to [...]
Johnson Service Group posts growth as demand for hotel linen surges July 10, 2024 The London-listed textile firm Johnson Service Group (JSG) has seen demand soar among its hospitality clients, delivering a revenue boost of almost £30m, according to newly filed documents.
Exclusive: Europe’s first travel ETF to list in London this month June 2, 2021 Europe’s first travel and leisure ETF will launch in London later this month, as the industry starts to bounce back from the devastating impact of the pandemic. The Airlines, Hotels and Cruise Lines UCITS ETF will list on the London Stock Exchange in June and will be passported for sale across Europe, City A.M. can [...]
The CA Summit 2020: experts discussed the future of the City of London and trade negotiations between the US and UK August 25, 2021 Ahead of CA Summit 2021, revisit the Learn Chapter of last year’s event which saw experts discuss key issues business professionals are facing, including the future of the City of London and trade negotiations between the US and UK. Book your place now for CA Summit 2021 The future of the City The COVID-19 pandemic [...]