Square Mile and Me: JMW Solicitors London boss John Andrews on making it in law May 16, 2024 John Andrews, head of London at JMW Solicitors, takes us through his career, from memorable lunches to his football heroes.
Meet the young sommelier at the blockbuster new OWO January 15, 2024 Philipp Reinstaller is the young Head Sommerlier leading the wine way at the OWO alongside chef Mauro Colagreco.
Marks and Spencer Oxford Street row: Court told Michael Gove ‘misunderstood and misapplied’ planning policy February 13, 2024 The Secretary of State for levelling up “misunderstood and misapplied” planning policy when it rejected Marks and Spencer Oxford Street demolition scheme, a judge heard. Today, the High Court heard a judicial review by Marks and Spencer over the Secretary of State for levelling up , Michael Gove MP, decision to refuse planning permission for [...]
U-turn: Plans to close hundreds of railway ticket offices scrapped after public backlash October 31, 2023 Proposals to close hundreds of ticket offices in the UK will be scrapped following backlash from watchdogs, unions and the public.
Whistleblower in Saudi bribery case launches £100k lawsuit against MoD and government April 4, 2024 A whistleblower has filed a £100,000 lawsuit against the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Department for Business and Trade over damages he claims to have endured during a high-profile Saudi bribery case. The retired lieutenant colonel Ian Foxley raised concerns about British defence company GPT Special Project Management back in 2012 over £1m in “corrupt [...]
Liverpool Street redevelopment: Project secures support of key London business body April 12, 2023 A key business body has shown its support for the £1.5bn redevelopment of Liverpool Station as it calls for greater measures to streamline access to London’s financial hub. The City of London Chamber of Commerce said this morning that it has decided to back the redevelopment of Liverpool Street Station, which could potentially see new [...]
Patisserie Valerie: Four in court over bakery chain’s collapse October 10, 2023 The four defendants sat side by side in the dock at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, speaking only to confirm details.
It’ll take more than a big screen to revive the London Stock Exchange June 13, 2024 A live market screen in Paternoster Square is no substitute for the cultural and regulatory reforms we need to get companies listing in London, says Tim Focas In what seems like a desperate attempt to breathe new life into London’s equity market, London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) CEO Julia Hoggett has proposed installing a live [...]
FTSE 100 close: London’s blue-chip index closes higher after UK returns to growth while Mobico plunges October 12, 2023 London rose as The Restaurant Group's share soared and Mobico's plunged, while investors reacted to latest GDP statistics.
Now TfL have banned cheese adverts on the Tube September 7, 2023 A company looking to use artisanal cheese as an advertising prop has been told it can't advertise on TfL