City figures have sounded the alarm over the Prime Minister’s warning of a “painful” Budget this autumn, urging him not to “punish risk takers” and warning against “taxing wealth creators”. …
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Uptick in money laundering cases reaching UK courts, KPMG data shows
There has been an increase in the number of alleged fraud cases heard in Crown Courts across the country, with money laundering being the most common fraud type by value …
Next London runway won’t be at Heathrow or Gatwick, says Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary
The next runway in London will not be built at either Heathrow or Gatwick Airport, according to the chief executive of Ryanair. Michael O’Leary told City A.M. the proposals put …
Why millennial parents are questioning university for their kids
The rising costs of higher education—tuition fees and living expenses—have placed an enormous burden on parents, many are asking if it’s worth it, says Eliza Filby Like many parents I’m …
Kurt Geiger: London luxury brand enjoys Taylor Swift Eras Tour boost amid record handbag sales
A surge in demand for denim handbags and footwear linked to Taylor Swift‘s global Eras Tour have helped sales at luxury brand Kurt Geiger jump by 35 per cent since …
What role does foreign talent have in some of Britain’s fastest-growing companies?
Foreign talent has once again been found leading a significant portion of the UK’s fastest-growing companies. According to an analysis of Beauhurst data conducted by The Entrepreneurs Network and immigration …
St James’s Place: How high fees hide the wealth manager’s real performance
Investors who want to know how a St James’s Place fund compares to any other vehicle in the market have a problem: they just can’t do that. Traditionally, funds can …
James Reed: My advice for the next generation? Forget grades and go for skills
Where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today, James Reed, chairman and CEO of Reed, takes the pen to talk about the world of work, his pre-office ritual, …
Which taxes might go up in the October Budget?
Keir Starmer’s speech on Tuesday will have done little to dampen speculation about the potential tax rises in October’s Budget. The Prime Minister cautioned that Brits could expect a “painful” …
Price of the average London home on the rise as UK demand rockets
The ‘average’ London home will now set you back more than £530,000 after house prices in the capital increased for the first time since April 2023, according to figures released …