Post-Brexit vote of confidence: German real estate giant Coros lands in London as it opens office in Soho November 24, 2021 German real estate company Coros is expanding into the UK as the firm has opened an office on Kingly street in Soho. The firm said it considers London as a gateway to Europe for international investors who are seeking access to Germany and other European markets. In addition to sourcing real estate projects, Coros’ London [...]
WeWork attracts workers back to the office with pay as you go desks August 25, 2021 WeWork will allow customers to rent workspaces on a pay as you go basis in a bid to attract employees back to its offices. This week, WeWork launched its OnDemand service at 40 locations across the UK and Ireland, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Cambridge, Edinburgh and Dublin. Desks can be booked for £45 per day [...]
HSBC considers naming first female CFO in bank’s 159-year history September 24, 2024 HSBC is reportedly considering naming its first female chief financial officer in its 159-year history, with Pam Kaur said to be a favourite for one of the top jobs at Europe's biggest bank.
Astrazeneca’s revenue surges as pipeline investments pay off April 25, 2024 Pascal Soriot, chief executive officer of AstraZeneca, said: "Astrazeneca had a very strong start in 2024 with substantial total revenue growth of 19 per cent in the first quarter.
Leading co-working hub Huckletree set to unveil new location in the heart of the City June 25, 2024 One of the UK’s most well-known co-working office spaces is set to open its doors in the heart of the Square Mile this fall as it looks to further expand its "dynamic ecosystem".
Apple employees hit back over return to the office June 7, 2021 Apple employees are pushing back against chief executive Tim Cook’s plans for a widespread return to the office. In a company-wide memo last week Cook said staff must return to the office for three days a week from September, with some teams required to come back in four or five days. But staff have launched [...]
Royal London insurance moves head office to EightyFen in heart of the City August 19, 2021 Mutual life insurance company Royal London has this morning announced it has taken up 55,000 sq ft of office space at 80 Fenchurch Street for its new headquarters in the City. The largest mutual life insurance company in the UK, with assets under management of £153bn, will enjoy panoramic views across London from the top [...]
Sir James Dyson: Next generation will suffer if workers do not return to offices August 19, 2021 Sir James Dyson has called on the government to take the “less popular decision” and send workers back to the office. The order to work from home wherever possible was lifted on 19 July, but since then numbers returning to offices has stagnated. Dyson believes the “chances of the next generation will suffer” if a [...]
Defence firm Qinetiq taps new chief financial officer July 2, 2021 Defence and security group Qinetiq has tapped a new chief financial officer following the departure of incumbent finance chief David Smith. Smith, who joined Qinetiq in 2017, will step down from the role and his position on the board on 30 November. He will be replaced by Carol Borg, currently chief financial officer of solar [...]
Johanna Kyrklund: why bitcoin reminds me of the office’s appeal July 26, 2021 In the UK, 19 July was what some people called “Freedom Day”, as most Covid-19 restrictions were lifted. For the millions who have been working from home during this pandemic, this marks a significant change as the government has recommended a gradual return to the office. There are benefits to WFH and WHO Here at [...]