Where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today, Kate Elliot, head of sustainable research at Greenbank Investments, takes the pen Why we all need to care more about …
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Judo star Skelley channelling rugby’s Wilkinson for Paris 2024 success
A Paralympic champion whose rugby career was curtailed by sight loss is channelling Jonny Wilkinson on his journey to Paris 2024. Chris Skelley, a visually impaired judo player, dreams of …
FCA defends ‘name and shame’ plans after City backlash
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a robust defence of its plans to ‘name and shame’ companies under investigation today after a fierce backlash against the proposed changes in recent …
Lloyd’s of London leans on its unique qualities to ignite growth
Lloyd’s of London is one of the City’s great financial institutions, but over the past two decades, this storied insurance market has suffered a slow decline in relevance, driven by …
UK pothole crisis costs £14.4bn every year from longer journey times and vehicle damage
The UK’s pothole crisis costs £14.4bn a year in economic damage, according to research from the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR). The research, the first of its kind, …
Digital pound could make Treasury billions from seigniorage revenue
Introducing a digital pound could earn the Treasury tens of billions through increased seigniorage revenue, a new report has argued. Research from Positive Money estimates that, by 2029, the government …
‘Green shoots of recovery’ emerge as FTSE profit warnings fall on last year
The number of profit warnings issued by London-listed firms dipped in the first quarter of 2024, according to new data, in another sign that the “green shoots of recovery” are …
Ocado to be grilled on staff pay inequality at upcoming annual meeting
The board of grocery technology business Ocado will be asked about staff pay inequality at its annual general meeting on Monday. The question is coordinated by responsible investment group NGO …
Flat owners in London feel the squeeze as service charges balloon
The average annual service charge on London flats has risen close to 10 per cent over the last 12 months, piling further pressure on cash strapped city dwellers. According to …
London house prices fall on back of rising mortgages and stamp duty
The latest reading from property portal Zoopla has shown that higher-than-average mortgage rates and stamp duty are behind falling prices in the capital. During March, house prices in London fell …