Warnings of further delays as Eurostar services restart December 31, 2023 Eurostar speed restrictions and uncertainty surrounding the second tunnel means further disruption is possible, the operator has warned.
Seven things banks will be looking out for in 2024 December 31, 2023 A challenging year is in the offing for lenders – from regulatory reform to fraud crackdowns
Quotes of 2023: ‘I didn’t steal funds, and I certainly didn’t stash billions away’ December 30, 2023 City A.M. takes a look back at the year highlighting some of the most memorable quotes in the world of business and politics.
The City’s new Sirs and Dames named in the New Year honours 2024 December 30, 2023 Several of the City’s most prominent figures have been awarded peerages in the New Year honours list. Founder of a private taxi and hire company Addison Lee, John Griffin was appointed as Knight bachelor for his services to business and to charity. Stephen Hester, the chair of Easyjet and chair of Nordea was also appointed [...]
Arise Sir Tim Martin as Wetherspoon boss knighted in New Year honours December 30, 2023 Outspoken Wetherspoon founder and boss Tim Martin has been knighted in the New Year honours. The businessman, who was a vocal Brexit supporter during the 2016 referendum campaign, has been recognised for his services to hospitality and culture. He said the news of the knighthood came as a surprise. “It had never been expected, so it came out [...]
Top business disasters of 2023: City A.M. reflects on the biggest corporate mishaps of the year December 30, 2023 Here at City A.M., we’re taking some time to reflect on some of the biggest c*ck-ups in business in the last 12 months.
Eurostar services cancelled today due to flooded tunnel December 30, 2023 Eurostar services from London have been cancelled “until the end of the day” as heavy rain and strong winds threaten to spoil people’s new year plans. No high-speed services are expected to run between Ebbsfleet International and London St Pancras International today because a tunnel under the Thames is flooded. The flooding is also disrupting [...]
Which retailers went bust in 2023? December 30, 2023 City A.M takes a look at the biggest retailers which went bust this year — leaving a gaping hole in our high streets and our hearts.
Best of 2023: How I lost at the World Series of Poker December 30, 2023 The World Series of Poker Super Circuit Series, one of the top events in the poker calendar, is in London. Steve Dinneen tried his luck.
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.