Mel Stride has appeared to effectively concede defeat ahead of tomorrow’s general election, suggesting the Labour Party was “heading for an extraordinary landslide” result and the “largest majority ever”. The …
July 2024
City law firm HFW surpasses £250m in turnover
HFW’s (previously known as Holman Fenwick Willan) revenue increased by more than 11 per cent in the financial year that ended 31 March to just over £250m. The sector-focused law …
JPMorgan overtakes Barclays in UK deal fee ranking in blow to investment bank
JPMorgan has jumped ahead of Barclays to take the top spot in a UK deal fee league table in a blow to the British lender’s investment banking ambitions. The Wall …
UK economy ‘not as bad as is often assumed’
A number of analysts have suggested that the economic inheritance for the next government will not be as bad as many fear. Although the UK slipped into a shallow recession …
Andy Murray teams up with fellow British ace in Wimbledon mixed doubles
Andy Murray is to team up with fellow British grand slam winner Emma Raducanu in the mixed doubles at Wimbledon, his team has announced. Murray is already due to play …
Election 2024: Polling station dos and don’ts – from dogs to selfies
With just a few hours left until voters go to the polls in the UK General Election, here is City A.M.’s guide to how to vote, including everything from dogs …
Evri: Chinese online retailer JD.com emerges as potential bidder for £2bn parcel delivery giant
British parcel delivery company Evri could be the target of Chinese online retailer JD.com, according to reports. Reuters has reported that JD.com has joined other potential bidders include Polish parcel …
Baillie Gifford-run trust ditches £20m Rio Tinto stake over ESG concerns
An investment trust run by Scottish asset manager Baillie Gifford has ditched its £20m stake in Rio Tinto, calling out the mining giant for inadequate ESG practices. FTSE 250-listed Monks …
Elizabeth Line gets 4G and 5G mobile coverage for the first time
Transport for London (TfL) has announced that passengers using the Elizabeth Line will now receive high-speed 4G and 5G while travelling. New mobile coverage has been installed between Liverpool Street …
Election uncertainty knocks activity in service sector
Election uncertainty knocked business activity in the services sector last month, a closely watched survey suggests, although the sector performed better than first expected. S&P’s purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for …