UK Prime Minister Theresa May tells Vladimir Putin: We know what you are doing November 14, 2017 Prime Minister Theresa May last night accused Russia of “threaten[ing] the international order on which we all depend”, in a stinging attack on President Vladimir Putin. Making her annual address at the lord mayor’s banquet in the heart of the City, May warned the Russian government: “We know what you are doing – and you [...]
Trust, trade, and civic responsibility: A manifesto for the City of London’s future November 13, 2017 The last few days have certainly been a whirlwind, after being installed as the 690th lord mayor of the City of London on Friday afternoon. Without doubt, the highlight of the last 72 hours has been the success of the Lord Mayor’s Show on Saturday. Thousands of people lined the Square Mile’s streets to celebrate [...]
Brexit talks: Lord Mayor Charles Bowman presses UK Prime Minister Theresa May to start EU trade talks November 13, 2017 The City’s new Lord Mayor Charles Bowman will this evening make a direct appeal to Theresa May, asking her to kick-start trade talks with the European Union. In his speech at the Lord Mayor’s Banquet, which will be attended by the Prime Minister, Bowman will press the government to enter phase two of the Brexit [...]
Lord Mayor’s Show: 690th Lord Mayor Charles Bowman is sworn in with a bang November 11, 2017 The newly elected 690th Lord Mayor of London Charles Bowman today swore loyalty to the Crown during his riotous initiation celebration known as the Lord Mayor’s Show. The new Lord Mayor arrived in the City in a flotilla this morning, before setting off on the world-famous Lord Mayor’s Procession from Mansion House to swear allegiance [...]
Lord Mayor of London returns painting stolen by the Nazis November 6, 2017 The Lord Mayor of London has today handed back a painting stolen by the Nazis to its rightful owner. The Oyster Meal, by Dutch painter Jacob Ochtervelt, was given to the City of London Corporation by Land Securities founder Harold Samuel. Read more: This Picasso masterpiece sold for $45m last night The painting was one [...]
London and Dublin must work together to champion financial services across Europe October 16, 2017 Last week I had the pleasure of visiting both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland– my final two visits as lord mayor of the City of London. As my year in office draws to a close, it was the perfect opportunity to hear the views of senior representatives from the country and region, and [...]
Heathrow expansion and better broadband: Britain’s key infrastructure priorities from now to 2050, according to the National Infrastructure Commission October 13, 2017 The head of the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) said today that Heathrow expansion is “perhaps the most serious infrastructure failure of all” as he sets out the most pressing needs for Britain from now until 2050. “We’ve spent 13 years talking about a new runway – it’s now time to get on with it and [...]
Bank of England deputy governor pushes for EU and UK commitment to Brexit transition by Christmas October 4, 2017 The Bank of England’s deputy governor will tonight urge UK and EU politicians to agree transitional arrangements for financial services by Christmas, as regulators push for continued close cooperation after Brexit. Sam Woods, who leads the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), is expected to warn that firms will be forced to start putting their plans for [...]
The City of London has elected its 690th Lord Mayor September 29, 2017 The City of London has elected its 690th Lord Mayor – a former PwC partner who will represent the City's interests during one of the most unsettled periods in its history. Charles Bowman, formerly a non-executive director of PwC's tax practice and the man who set up its audit and assurance practice looking after its [...]
City A.M.’s Lawson Muncaster abseils down Leadenhall Building for the Lord Mayor’s Appeal September 8, 2017 City A.M. co-founder Lawson Muncaster abseiled down London’s Leadenhall Building – more affectionately known as the Cheesegrater – this morning, in aid of The Lord Mayor’s Appeal. For the third year in a row, Muncaster plunged over the edge of a tall City of London building to raise money for The Lord Mayor’s Appeal, alongside [...]