London business confidence soared in March as the UK’s ongoing economic recovery lifted spirits in the capital, according to a closely watched survey. Business confidence in London rose 14 points …
March 2024
London homeowners saving less money as gap between renting and buying narrows
The financial difference between renting and buying has narrowed significantly, with London homeowners saving less money annually. According to Halifax, the monthly cost to first-time buyers of owning a home …
Step out of ‘Brexit’s long shadow’ and improve EU trade terms to boost UK economy
Politicians need to ensure UK trade steps out of “Brexit’s long shadow” to help boost the UK economy, according to a new report. The British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) said …
AI could add £144bn to GDP over next five years but millions of jobs at risk, think tank says
Artificial intelligence (AI) could put nearly 8m people out of work without lifting growth, or it could lift GDP by £306bn per year without costing any jobs. That’s according to …
FTSE 100 today: London markets brace for flat open as global rally takes breather
Moving markets today: Asia mixed following Wall Street’s dip, oil prices decline, Trump media firm soars in debut; US PCE inflation in spotlight US stocks closed slightly lower after shifting …
The advantaged BBC is squeezing local news out of the media landscape
‘Today, I want to talk about us.’ Never has the start to a speech revealed as much as Tim Davie’s yesterday, as the director general of the BBC laid out …
The Notebook: London’s electric drive is charging full speed ahead – but there are obstacles
Where the City’s brightest thinkers get a few things off their chest. Today, it’s Mike Randall, CEO of Simply Asset Finance City’s electric drive charging ahead at full speed Electric …
The next mayor must make London the best place in the world to do business
The mayoral election is in just over a month, whoever wins must get London firing on all cylinders by working with business, says John Dickie In just over a month, …
Inside Fulham’s Riverside Stand, the ‘premium experience unlike anything in football’
Fulham believe their swanky Riverside Stand will set a new standard for hospitality in football. City A.M. went down to Craven Cottage to take a look. Where is the Premier …
Bank fraud helpline hits 99 per cent coverage as Monzo bolsters efforts
The banking industry’s answer to 999 now covers nearly all UK current accounts as Monzo joins the anti-fraud service, with the digital lender recently facing criticism for its performance in …