In this week’s diary, The Capitalist raises a toast Simpson’s, think tankers and Heathrow boss Thomas Woldbye’s new phone SIMPSON’S RETURNS TO SQUARE MILE It may have been a cloudy …
Housing market slump ‘compounded’ by Budget fears
The housing market suffered from a six-month low in demand amid caution from consumers ahead of the upcoming Budget, a survey has shown. Buyer demand, sales activity and new instructions …
London Councils urge e-bike firms to stick to borough contracts
The group London Councils has called on e-bike operators to respect local contracts and act “responsibly”, as friction deepens between boroughs and rental bike companies over parking and safety standards …
AI-powered regtech lands £2.1m to help banks dodge FCA fines
An AI-powered regulation tech firm has landed £2.1m in funding to help banks avoid getting fines from the City watchdog. Adclear, which uses software to ensure lenders’ books are in …
Reeves’ £28bn wealth fund under fresh scrutiny
Rachel Reeves’ flagship National Wealth Fund has come under scrutiny after an audit identified “weaknesses” in the multi-billion pound vehicle’s risk controls. An audit of the National Wealth Fund (NWF) …
Leadership spat sends jitters through bond markets
Jitters coursed through UK bond markets on Wednesday after a leadership crisis engulfing the Labour government triggered a jump in gilt yields, leading investors to warn that more political instability risked exacerbating …
NHS woes fuel private healthcare boom, with lawyers reaping the rewards
Private healthcare in the UK is experiencing unprecedented growth as NHS waiting lists soar and public services struggle to keep up. This surge in demand is also fueling a flurry …
Sherry cask whisky: Five top sherry bombs for the perfect winter dram
Sherry cask whisky is one of the most popular and sought-after styles of whisky on the market, with sherry casks being used by Scotland’s distilleries for well over 200 years. …
Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025: How ADGM has become the MENA region’s largest financial centre
Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2025 will highlight the emirate’s status as a primary global financial hub, as it transitions to an established ‘Capital of Capital’. The event, which will …
Penderyn: The spirit of Welsh whisky
Whisky Business: City AM’s monthly look at the world of whisky. Since the early 2000s, around 100 new whisky distilleries have opened in the UK (exact numbers are difficult to confirm). …