The all-party parliamentary group for fair business banking (APPG) has recommended a creation of a financial services tribunal after a series of high-profile scandals “eroded public trust”. The cross-party group …
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‘Don’t bother going to New York’: Why challenger banks are nervous about listing in London
A string of UK challenger banks have hit the headlines in recent months for grand plans to compete with their mainstream rivals on the London Stock Exchange. But executives looking …
Isuzu D-Max AT35 review: Extreme truck is ready for off-grid adventures
Last week, HMRC pulled the rug out from underneath the UK pick-up market, closing a loophole that classed double-cab trucks as commercial vehicles. This week, that decision was reversed, meaning …
We need more serious conversations about both tax and spending
The UK’s economic problems clearly run deep, and tax cuts alone will not fix them, argues Julian Jessop The run-up to the March Budget has seen the usual flurry of …
Unicorn’s latest venture capital trust sells out in just seven days as investors are drawn in by tax relief
Last week, the Unicorn AIM venture capital trust became oversubscribed in just seven days, despite a challenging market for VCTs. The trust opened for offers for a subscription of up …
Docklands to Thamesmead, a new Overground and Crossrail 2: TfL planning more than just the Bakerloo extension
Much of the attention for London’s transport network has been on the much-vaunted extension of the Bakerloo line to South London. But, newly-released filings this week show what else is …
The London restaurant round-up: Bardo St James’, Cafe Kitty, and Ochre
Life is nothing without a good lunch, and London would never be the global city it is without its restaurants. Join City A.M. editor Andy Silvester on an occasional, irregular …
Can Aston Martin get back in the fast lane?
Aston Martin’s full-year results are in the spotlight next week as the supercar maker looks to get back in the fast lane following an end-of-year dip in form. The FTSE-250 …
Can AI help employers work out what makes us human?
Advances in generative AI will only make soft skills more desirable in the workplace, but could it also help recruiters find the empathy, adaptability and leadership they’re looking for in …
Bakerloo Line extension takes one step closer as £8bn plans unveiled
The much-vaunted extension of the Bakerloo Line to South London has taken one step closer this week after proposals were tabled ahead of a meeting next week. Transport For London’s …