The City of London welcomes Labour – but we need investment and we need more risks July 8, 2024 Economic growth is Starmer's greatest challenge, but the City is ready to tackle it, writes Lord Mayor of London Michael Mainelli.
Election 2024: Thousands of homes ‘lost’ to Airbnb, Labour’s City candidate warns July 2, 2024 Properties that could be “thousands of homes are lost to Airbnbs” in London, Labour’s candidate for the Cities of London and Westminster has warned.
It’s time to play! Sports Fest comes to Aldgate and Cheapside this summer June 25, 2024 | City Talk Three-month sports festival aims to drive footfall across key London areas and promote accessible, inclusive sports for all. Aldgate and Cheapside will be kick-starting an incredible summer of sporting celebration with the launch of the inaugural Sports Fest 2024. Running from 1st July – end of September, this 3-month festival will feature a wide range [...]
Summer Of Sport In The City June 21, 2024 | City Talk To celebrate this summer’s global sports event schedule, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, a unique programme of sporting events and installations will see the Square Mile become a vibrant hub of sporting activity, taking place among some of the City’s iconic landmarks. Summer of Sport in the City will feature a diverse range of [...]
London continues to roar back as City overtakes Amsterdam to be Europe’s share trading hub June 19, 2024 London overtook Amsterdam as the top stock-trading hub in Europe in May.
Wartime tunnels under the City of London will be transformed into a cultural site – if Camden agrees too June 11, 2024 Historic wartime tunnels under the City of London's High Holborn will become the latest tourist attraction - if Camden also says yes.
The City is where science and finance meet to solve the world’s problems June 10, 2024 The City is bringing together investors and inventors to make sure the future of space technology is sustainable, peaceful and equitable, says Michael Mainelli Last week, here in the City of London, the Commonwealth Secretariat launched its new space protection initiative, CommonSpace. This took place at the City’s science and innovation banquet, celebrating the City [...]
The City remembers D-Day June 6, 2024 As we fly the Union Flag over Guildhall today, let us remember the D-Day veterans and strive to follow their example, says Chris Hayward On 6 June 1944, the Allies launched the long-anticipated invasion of Normandy. Paratroopers began landing after midnight, followed by a massive naval and aerial bombardment. By nightfall, about 160,000 Allied troops [...]
Tax from UK’s financial sector pays for the country’s entire education budget May 21, 2024 "Financial and related professional services are a significant and consistent source of tax revenue for the government," Miles Celic, chief executive at TheCityUK, said.
City helps UK pull ahead of rivals to be Europe’s top destination for investment in financial services May 20, 2024 The UK has extended its lead as Europe's top destination for investment into financial services despite the impact of Brexit, according to a new survey from EY.