Nicotine pouches are all the rage at the moment. Sometimes erroneously described as ‘snus’ – this only refers to tobacco-based products – the pouches are mainstay of Square Mile pubs, …
August 2025
5 of the best Edinburgh Fringe shows to book now
City AM’s theatre writers have been catching the very best of the shows at the Edinburgh Fringe festival. We’re only reviewing productions with London transfers in the autumn, so if …
Business investment falls as alarm bells rung on low productivity
Business investment fell by four per cent in the second quarter of the year despite moderate growth of 0.3 per cent, official data has shown, as top economists are ringing …
Billionaire Issa brothers shrink empire ahead of blockbuster IPO
The forecourts empire founded by the billionaire Issa brothers has sealed a second deal this week to sell off part of its international business as it works up to a …
Corinthia London: Profit slashed at five-star hotel despite revenue spike
Profit has been slashed at five-star hotel Corinthia London despite its revenue spiking by 80 per cent, it has been revealed. The hotel, which is located on the corner of …
Football stakes in UK down since Euros as Premier League returns
William Hill parent company Evoke says it has seen lower football staking volumes in the United Kingdom and Ireland since Euro 2024. The company earlier today released their H1 interim …
Secure Trust Bank: Deposits hit record high as loan book swells
Specialist lender Secure Trust Bank posted a bumper first half of the year after customer deposits smashed a record high and lending balances swelled. The firm recorded a 8.2 per …
David Beckham-backed Guild Esports put up for sale on insolvency marketplace
An esports company backed by David Beckham has been put up for sale on an insolvency marketplace, City AM can reveal. Guild Esports, which owns a multi-story gaming venue in …
Gatwick profit jumps after boost to passenger numbers
Gatwick airport has reported a double-digit rise in profit in the first half of 2025, driven by a boost to passenger and aircraft traffic volume. Total revenue reached £491.4m in …
FatFace slims down workforce as brand returns to profit
FatFace shed almost 300 jobs as it returned to profit in its first full year after being acquired by FTSE 100 giant Next. The retailer was snapped up by the …