London office investment slumps to 14-year low July 24, 2023 London office investment slumped to a 14-year low in the second quarter of the year, new data shows, as high interest rates stifled momentum built up in the early months of the year. Some £1.2bn was spent on London offices last quarter, a 59 per cent drop on the £2.9bn spent in the previous quarter [...]
Richard Branson gifts holiday of a lifetime to Post Office scandal victim January 8, 2024 Business magnate and founder of the Virgin Group, Richard Branson has given away a free luxury holiday and a chance to stay on his private island to one of the most high-profile victims of the Post Office scandal. Alan Bates, who played a crucial role in bringing the misjustice to light, is understood to have [...]
Post Office scandal: Government looking into appeals amid Met probe January 7, 2024 Government is “looking at” the option of exonerating all postmasters affected by the Post Office Horizon scandal, while the Met Police has announced a probe into “potential fraud”.
Home Office splashes £53m on remote working for ‘sleepy civil servants’ May 23, 2024 Government departments have been accused of spending huge sums on work from home equiptment
Meta is the exception not the rule as it pulls out of its London office September 29, 2023 Meta has paid £149m to sever its lease for its London office, but the tech giant’s financial woes are not a reflection of the capital’s market.
BNP Paribas to track UK staff to enforce office attendance September 28, 2023 BNP Paribas has told London staff it will track their entry-gate swipes to ensure employees meet targets for working from the office.
Met investigates ‘arson’ attack on Finchley and Golders Green MP’s office December 26, 2023 Police in London are investigating a suspected arson attack at the office of Conservative MP Mike Freer.
Wealthy middle-eastern investors drive growth in London office market December 19, 2023 Wealthy Middle-Eastern investors are driving sales in London’s office market, as reduced competition acts as an opportunity.
London office property deals abandoned as sellers pin hopes on price recovery April 20, 2024 Abandoned property deals have driven investment volumes in the London office market down in the first quarter of the year, but green shoots are starting to emerge.
Campaigner Alan Bates proposes private prosecutions over Post Office IT scandal April 13, 2024 Former subpostmaster and campaigner Alan Bates has said he will pursue private prosecutions against those responsible for the Horizon IT scandal if the inquiry does not pass a file to prosecuting authorities. The inquiry resumed this week with Mr Bates giving evidence and on Friday he told the Times he would be willing to crowdfund [...]