City’s top economists toast end of plan B Covid-19 curbs January 19, 2022 The City’s top economists today toasted the government’s decision to scrap plan B Covid-19 curbs, hailing the move as a sign that Britain’s economy is getting back to being fully operational. Hope was ignited among experts that the influence Covid-19 and accompanying restrictions on daily life has exerted on the health of the British economy [...]
Government eyes legal requirement for NHS staff to be vaccinated October 24, 2021 The government is looking at legally enforcing a Covid vaccine mandate for all NHS staff. Health secretary Sajid Javid wants to push through legislation requiring protection against the virus as a condition of employment as soon as possible, according to The Sunday Times. Some 106,351 NHS staff in England have not been vaccinated, around seven [...]
Isolating the problem: why the modern office needs real and virtual watercooler moments May 9, 2022 Dr. Wolfgang Seidl is a partner at Marsh McLennan, and an expert on the future of work. Here he lays out just what the workplace needs to look like post-pandemic FEW PEOPLE understand more what it is to be resilient than Terry Waite CBE, the humanitarian and author who was held hostage in the 1980s. [...]
Social distancing in pubs, home working and face masks likely to continue after 21 June June 4, 2021 The Government is reportedly revising its roadmap out of lockdown, with plans to keep restrictions in place in pubs and restaurants amid concerns over new coronavirus variants. Social distancing in hospitality venues, working from home and masks on public transport could all remain in place after the so-called “Freedom Day” on 21 June, senior government [...]
Safe as houses? The inflation-busting benefits of investing in property May 23, 2022 Real estate assets can generate significant returns for investors, with cash flows keeping up with (and in some cases exceeding) inflation levels. Although residential property can be a sound investment, it is also one of life’s essentials. Everyone needs somewhere to live. It is this basic human necessity that is the reason why housing is [...]
Coming or going? Aviva the latest to cut office space as rival bosses say ‘remote working can’t last’ March 4, 2021 Aviva the latest to cut office space as rival bosses say 'remote working can't last'
Johnson: NHS will be under ‘considerable pressure’ from Covid for foreseeable future January 3, 2022 Pressure on the UK’s hospitals from Covid cases will be “considerable” for “the next couple of weeks and maybe more”, Boris Johnson has said. Johnson said the NHS will come under serious strain for the foreseeable future from the Omicron wave, but that harsher restrictions were still not necessary. Covid cases are now at around [...]
Exclusive: Argyll Club COO on the future of the City of London July 19, 2021 As England lifts most Covid-related restrictions from today, City A.M. sits down with Emily Smith, chief operating officer of flexspace provider The Argyll Club, to zoom in on the future of the Square Mile post-pandemic. Smith is a true industry veteran, with 20 years’ experience and stints at IWG, Regus, The Crown Estate and Grosvenor. Now, she sits at the helm of The [...]
Home REIT: FCA launches investigation into troubled housing investor February 13, 2024 The Financial Conduct Authority has opened an investigation into the beleaguered housing investor Home REIT. In a stock exchange notice today, Home REIT said it had been notified of an investigation into it from the FCA, covering the period between 22 September 2020 to 3 January 2023. “Naturally, the company will cooperate fully with the [...]
Election 2024: Tories accuse Labour of stamp duty ‘hammering’ for first time buyers June 20, 2024 The Conservatives have claimed Labour not matching their housing promises will result in “hammering” first-time buyers with stamp duty.