Bad news, as the saying goes, comes in threes. The proverb has regularly felt truer than in the Square Mile this week, after it was rocked by a triple blow …
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Formula E to unveil new car for teams this month
Electric racing championship Formula E will reveal the next model of car that will be used on the circuit. The GEN3 Evo will be in place for season 11 and …
Why City of London firms are plotting a revolt against the FCA
City firms are plotting a revolt against the regulator and calling on top trade bodies to intervene after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) revealed plans to name and shame the …
Sadiq Khan vows to take on Thames Water and make London’s rivers ‘swimmable’ by 2034
Sadiq Khan says he wants to make London’s rivers “swimmable within ten years” in the face of the sewage scandal. The Labour candidate for mayor of London has unveiled his …
The luxury watch market bubble has burst. What next for Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars?
After a post-pandemic downturn in the luxury watch market, manufacturers have limited supply to shops to avoid a glut of merchandise in the market. The pandemic-era boom, which saw luxury …
London office property deals abandoned as sellers pin hopes on price recovery
Abandoned property deals have driven investment volumes in the London office market down in the first quarter of the year, but green shoots are starting to emerge. At the start …
420: Should you invest your green in the cannabis industry?
The global cannabis industry is going through a growth spurt in April, with green shoots popping up across the world. At the start of this month, Germany legalised weed, while …
Machinal at the Old Vic: A stunning performance in a tired play
There are surprisingly few genre plays on the West End stage – where are all the science fiction and fantasy and horror and gangster stories that dominate other areas of …
Manchester United v Coventry City: Financial comparison of FA Cup semi-finalists
The FA Cup is known for its David and Goliath contests although they are usually the preserve of the third and fourth rounds – not the semi-finals, like Sunday’s match …
Bank of England rate-setter Ramsden ‘more confident’ inflation pressures receding
The risk that the UK will face stubborn inflation pressures is diminishing fast, according to a member of the Bank of England’s rate-setting body, suggesting interest rate cuts might soon …