For most of us, walking is just a way to get around, often overlooked as exercise, despite its significant mental health benefits. Walking outdoors is reported to have a more …
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Brompton pedals out free bike hire for London Marathon spectators
Heading to the London Marathon next weekend? Brompton is offering spectators free bike hire so you can see the action from every point of the city. In the next couple …
Vodacom Bulls have chance at shock Champions Cup upset
And then there were eight. The Investec Champions Cup round of 16 threw up a couple of incredible ties as those with hopes of lifting club rugby’s most prestigious trophy …
Recovery from recession continues as strong manufacturing sector drives growth in February
The recovery from last year’s recession gathered steam in February as the UK economy posted its second consecutive month of growth, new figures show. The UK economy grew 0.1 per …
FTSE 100 today: London markets braced for quiet start; Q1 earnings and UK monthly GDP in spotlight
Moving markets today: Asian stocks subdued, gold hits record highs, oil prices climb, Amazon sets new record, Fed officials cautious about rate cut; Focus turns to Q1 earnings and UK …
New laws don’t stop crime
Politicians love creating specific new offences to look like they’re tackling a problem, but all it does is make the statute book more complicated without addressing the root of the …
How has opinion of John Lewis’ brand image changed over Sharon White’s tenure?
As John Lewis appoints a new chair, how have the brand’s public perceptions changed over the past few years? Jason Tarry will take over as Chairman of John Lewis Partnership …
London is in a race for space – and developers need to do more than look up
Tall buildings are great, but with huge demand for quality physical space in the capital, the construction industry needs to be more creative, says Ged Simmonds Despite post-pandemic fears of …
Who is Tom Dawes? The Home REIT mystery man that profited from property deals
Home REIT has been mired in scandal for over a year. For the first time, City A.M. can reveal the existence of a previously undisclosed businessman in the middle of …
Blackrock fails appeal to cut tax bill on £10.8bn Barclays deal
The Blackrock Group has lost an appeal to reclaim tax from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) on its 2009 $13.5bn (£10.8bn) acquisition of Barclays Global Investors. The asset manager’s structure …