Moving markets today: Asian markets open lower, oil prices extend decline; China’s consumer prices up, Bank of Japan signals hawkish stance by scaling back JGB purchase; focus shifts to US …
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Why we need an ambassador for London
London is the greatest city in the world, a mayor and a Lord Mayor aren’t sufficient to sing its successes on the international stage, says Eliot Wilson Two mayoral elections …
Climate change doesn’t have to be a culture war issue
Protesters who vandalise our heritage make climate change a divisive issue. But when it comes to the environment, we all win or we all lose, says Frances Lasok When we …
China’s economic rollercoaster: Consumer prices inch up in April amid lingering factory deflation
China’s consumer prices climbed for the third straight month in April, marking a positive trend, yet producer prices remained on a downward trajectory. This dichotomy signals enduring challenges for the …
London needs more than Kevin Costner’s ‘build it and they will come’ approach
“If you build it, he will come,” whispers a ghostly voice in Kevin Costner’s 1989 film Field of Dreams. It’s a mostly-misquoted line that’s been used to drive scores of …
Who owns Aston villa? How much did Edens and Sawiris pay in 2017?
Who are the current owners of Aston Villa? Billionaires Nassef Sawiris and Wesley Edens own Aston Villa via the holding company V Sports. Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris and American …
Cheers to that! Warm weather provides ‘welcome boost’ to UK’s pubs
The weekend’s sunny weather gave pubs a “welcome boost” as revellers across the country soaked up the sunshine in beer gardens, industry figures have said. The hospitality sector has struggled …
Alastair Campbell’s PR agency holds back bonuses after Qatar’s late payment
A top London PR agency that counts Alastair Campbell as a senior consultant was forced to delay its staff bonuses after the Qatari government was late paying it millions of …
Why are private jets so irresistible to the country’s bigwigs?
City bigwigs and politicians seem set on using private jets to get around. Should we be up in arms or is it vital for efficiency, asks Guy Taylor Private jet …
London Stock Exchange boss says IPOs on the way as Shein and Raspberry Pi ready floats
City grandees are talking up a potential rebound for the beleaguered London Stock Exchange this year as fast fashion giant Shein and computer firm Raspberry Pi reportedly plot bumper listings …