Gyms plead for government aid as fitness firms feel weight of Omicron December 22, 2021 Gym bosses have pleaded for government help after Omicron has caused attendance numbers at exercise classes to plummet in recent weeks. A work from home directive and scientists’ messaging to avoid socialising in the weeks before Christmas has caused people to shun fitness firms, one boss told CityA.M. While pubs and restaurants are eligible for [...]
Labour calls for vaccine passports as part of Plan B restrictions in winter October 24, 2021 Labour has today called for the government to bring back Covid restrictions this winter, after a pair of rapid U-turns on the issue. Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves said Boris Johnson should advise people to work from home, while also making face masks and vaccine passports mandatory as a part of the government’s Plan B Covid [...]
Countryside creep: London homeowners flee capital at record rate August 2, 2021 London homeowners are fleeing the capital at record levels as city slickers pursue newfound housing needs triggered by the Covid crisis, according to new figures released today. Research by estate agent Hamptons shows 61,830 Londoners purchased homes outside the capital in the first six months of this year, the highest number since they started recording [...]
Exclusive: Half of businesses suffered a cyber-attack in last 12 months February 22, 2021 Just over half (51%) of businesses in the UK have suffered a cyber-attack in the last 12 months, an issue becoming more prevalent with so many people working from home. Research by the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (CIIA), which quizzed nearly 200 businesses of all sizes and across various sectors, found the biggest barrier [...]
Half of all employed women in UK reconsidering career options post-pandemic July 14, 2021 Nearly half of all UK women are currently reconsidering their career options to allow more flexibility, according to new research, shared with City A.M. Over the last 16 months, the pandemic has changed routines and the way people work, however with the UK now given the go-ahead to return to the office from mid-July, it [...]
Young ‘upsizers’ drive demand for multi-million-pound homes in Mayfair April 6, 2024 London’s ultra wealthy have remained immune to the downturn in the housing market, with posh-pads in the exclusive neighbourhood of Mayfair now commanding a 50 per cent price premium compared to the rest of prime central London.
Where in the West End and City of London office leasing market rebounding most? May 20, 2021 Where is the West End and City of London office leasing market rebounding most?
New 999-year Millwall lease hailed as fantastic news for Bermondsey and London May 9, 2024 Championship side Millwall have secured a new 999-year lease that should breathe life into London’s football scene. The Bermondsey club are one of 14 London clubs currently in the Premier League and the EFL. And despite having another 120 years on its current lease, the new near-1,000 agreement will lift red tape on redevelopment of [...]
Dream golf home: Cottage in middle of Royal Troon Open Championship course for sale July 18, 2024 A house wedged between the 16th and 2nd holes at Royal Troon Golf Club - home of the 152nd Open Championship - has gone up for sale for an eye-watering price.
Goldman Sachs pushes back office return plans after government extends lockdown June 16, 2021 Goldman Sachs has pushed back plans to bring its UK staff back to the office after the government decided to extend the current Covid-19 restrictions for another month. The bank was preparing to bring staff back in June, but told workers overnight that it would delay its plans. A note to staff from Goldman Sachs [...]