Young workers in London spend more of their time working from the office than any other age group, an international survey of return to work habits has found. London saw …
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Letter: As a freeman of the City, I would welcome Taylor Swift!
[RE: Pond life: The politics of Hampstead Heath’s swimming ponds, 27 August] I’ve been reading City A.M. for 15 years or so now & really enjoy it. I used to …
Could venture capital firms miss out on the great pension fund start-up splurge?
The UK’s top pension fund managers are poised to pump billions into the UK’s start-ups – but venture capital investors keen for cash may play a smaller part than they …
UK retail sales ticked up in August in a summertime boost
UK retail sales ticked up in August, according to fresh data, after consumer confidence was boosted by good weather. Retail sales volumes increased by 1.0 per cent year on year …
Labour gives TfL go-ahead to build 350 new homes near Cockfosters tube station
The new Labour government has given Transport for London (TfL) the green light to build hundreds of affordable homes near Cockfosters tube station, overriding a decision from the former Conservative …
‘Little luxuries’ and warm weather boost card spending
The summer heatwave, along with the ‘sweet treat economy’ pushed card spending to return to growth in August, although it remained below consumer inflation. Card spending grew by one per …
‘The mood change is palpable’: UK firms feel Labour lift despite looming tax raid, says Peel Hunt
The UK economy is “rebounding solidly” and the City of London is reaping the benefits of the Labour government’s ‘growth agenda’ despite fears of an looming round of swinging tax …
UK’s banking regulator ‘extremely mindful’ of US on capital rules overhaul
The UK’s banking regulator is “extremely mindful” of pushing ahead with a sweeping set of capital rule changes while the US’s reform package remains up in the air, its chief …
How to pick the best UK small companies to invest in
When it comes to investing in the stock market, we all know the UK is cheap. But smaller companies are even cheaper, and while they might be harder to research, …
‘There’s little room for caution’: Banks and fintechs gear up for AI revolution
The financial services sector is leaning into the hype around artificial intelligence (AI), as banking and fintech executives hail its potential to boost productivity and reduce costs. The technology is …