Even MI6 have issues with the planning system: the story behind the former spy school being converted into flats June 20, 2024 A Pimlico building is to be converted into flats. But this wasn't any transaction - the stucco offices have a remarkable backstory involving spies, council planning committees and the King
Barrister prohibited after criminal conviction for punching a fashion designer June 20, 2024 Barrister Matthew Feargrieve has been prohibited from practising after being convicted of assaulting a fashion designer at the Royal Opera House
Square Mile and Me – Conservative City candidate Tim Barnes: ‘I live here, so I understand the everyday problems’ June 20, 2024 We’re asking the candidates for the Cities of London and Westminster to introduce themselves. Today, it's Conservative runner Timothy Barnes.
Chorister possesses the Caius to unlock this Gold Cup field June 19, 2024 TODAY marks the middle day of five of this year’s Royal Ascot and for many it is the pinnacle of the meeting as it features the most prestigious race of the week, the Gold Cup (4.25pm). Flat racing often sees champions retired to stud after two or three seasons, which doesn’t give them the chance [...]
Disney helps propel Excel London to year of record-breaking success June 19, 2024 Excel London, the UK's largest exhibition centre, has had a record-breaking year as a surge in visitors boosts its revenue to its highest level ever.
Inside London’s most exclusive thoroughbred sale – where horses change hands for millions June 18, 2024 The Goffs London Sale has in recent years become the most exclusive curtain raiser in town as well as one of the most prestigious sales of thoroughbreds in the world.
London Excel heads back to court over dispute with insurance giants June 17, 2024 London International Exhibition Centre (Excel) is back in court tomorrow as Allianz and other insurance giants look to overturn a High Court ruling in favour of the venue.
15-minute parks: Why every Londoner should have access to green space June 17, 2024 The next government should commit to making sure everyone has access to green space within a 15-minute walk of their home, says the National Trust’s Hilary McGrady People who live or work in a city like London experience many benefits, but it can feel stressful and hectic. That’s why urban green spaces, such as the [...]
London Tech Week Day Four: The urgent case for digital skills investment June 13, 2024 With London Tech Week in full swing, Russ Shaw, founder of Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates, gives us the inside scoop on the industry with his daily diary.
Mark Kleinman: Entain’s new CEO will be gambling with career June 13, 2024 Mark Kleinman is Sky News’ City Editor and is the man who gets the Square Mile talking in his weekly City A.M. column. Today, he looks at Entain’s future chief, Legal and General and Dexters Entain’s new CEO will be gambling with career Talk about a glutton for punishment. I hear that Entain, the FTSE-100 gambling [...]