The former boss of struggling shipbuilder Harland & Wolff is refusing to take any blame for his role in the firm’s recent troubles. His failure to acknowledge the part he …
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There’s a hidden carbon cost to the government’s housing targets
But an innovative use of cement could help reduce the construction sector’s unseemly emissions, writes Dalraj Nijjar It’s undeniable that we need more homes, and so it’s welcome news that …
How Samsung, Pampers and NBC struck gold at Paris 2024 Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympics marked a cultural shift in how brands connect with global audiences, with the games being dubbed the “TikTok Olympics” due to many sponsors’ digital-first approach. As …
Citi removes EU-imposed bonus cap for top London bankers
Citigroup has become the latest Wall Street bank to scrap an EU-imposed bonus cap, paving the way for it to award bigger payouts to some of its top London staff. …
‘Annoying’: Nancy Pelosi slams Liz Truss for saying ‘world was safer’ under Trump
Nancy Pelosi has criticised Liz Truss for claiming the “world was safer” under Donald Trump’s presidency, saying the former Prime Minister’s words were “annoying”. Pelosi, the former Speaker of the …
Legendary London crazy golf bar launches new attraction
Bowls, darts, paddle, and crazy golf: Londoners long ago decided that pints weren’t enough and that they wanted to be doing something sporty at the same time, and Swingers — …
Exclusive: HMRC files winding up petition against Lycamobile UK
The UK tax authority has hit mobile network operator Lycamobile with a winding-up petition. As exclusively seen by City A.M., HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) filed a winding-up petition application …
Workers to strike at Rolls-Royce supplier owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway
Almost 200 workers at a supplier to the likes of Airbus, Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems are to strike over an “unacceptable” pay offer. The employees at SPS Technologies in Leicester …
One in three delay buying new home as high costs and interest rates bite
The saga of first-time buyers trying to get on the UK housing ladder is long and well documented. High interest rates, rising costs and rents which swallow up more than …
From London to Riyadh: Law firm Addleshaw Goddard’s global growth powers turnover boost
Law firm Addleshaw Goddard reported double-digit growth for the financial year ending April 2024, driven by global growth and strategic investments. The firm’s turnover reached £495.6m, up 12 per cent …