Ahead of the election, we’re asking the candidates for the Cities of London and Westminster to introduce themselves. Today, Labour candidate Rachel Blake gives her pitch to the City What was …
June 2024
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to extend losing streak for third consecutive day
Moving markets today: Asian stocks decline, yen slump sparks market intervention alert, oil price drop; gold prices near two-week low. focus shifts to US economic data and Biden-Trump debate Major …
FCA rebrand is pointless – just get on with regulating the City
Actions speak louder than words, goes the world’s most famous maxim. It’s an ethos to be slapped onto most walks of life. Financial regulation though, it seems, is the exception.The …
City slams FCA’s £90,000 rebrand plans as a ‘total waste of money’
News that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has committed almost £90,000 to a “brand refresh” has left the Square Mile fuming, with one City figure describing it as a “total …
Leaders’ debate: ‘Are you two really the best we’ve got?’ voter asks Sunak and Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak were criticised during the final leaders’ debate of the general election by a voter who asked: “Are you two really the best we’ve got?” …
‘Labour Party member’ arrested as police probe honeytrap plot
A man understood to be a member of the Labour Party has been arrested as part of a police probe into a sexting scam that targeted political figures. The suspect, …
Sadiq Khan ‘can’t say’ if racism would have put him off politics
Sadiq Khan has said he “can’t unequivocally say” whether knowing about the extent of racism he would face in politics would have put him off becoming involved. The Mayor of …
Usyk gives up IBF belt as Joshua and Dubois agree Wembley bout
Undisputed boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk has voluntarily given up his IBF heavyweight belt to ensure Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois have a prize to fight for in September. The clash …
Kretinsky mulls giving Royal Mail staff a stake as part of £3.6bn deal
The Czech billionaire that is looking to buy Royal Mail is weighing up giving staff a stake in the business if his offer is accepted, according to a letter his …
Hackers from Russia blamed for attacks on Euro 2024 broadcasts
Security experts have warned that hacks on broadcasters which have brought down their Euro 2024 coverage are likely to be Russian attempts to interfere with the tournament. Russia was barred …