The monarchy’s strength is the foundation of our prosperity in choppy waters September 12, 2022 The City is united in grief after learning of the death of Her Majesty the Queen. The Lord Mayor of Canada spoke of our immense sadness and mourning. But it was also a time to reflect on Her Majesty the Queen’s momentous reign, one which was characterised by an unfaltering commitment to [...]
Meet the duo explaining the ‘dismal science’ 10 points at a time September 12, 2022 People think economics is boring. It’s all about finance. It’s all about money, they say. It’s tough to argue with them given the subject’s nicknamed the “dismal science”. But, two secondary school teachers are on a mission to change people’s minds about that. Peter Clift (Pete) and Gavin Simpson (Gav) and are the hosts of [...]
Letters: Mind the tourist traps and selfies September 12, 2022 [Re: Travel abroad is too pricey – so don’t look down on London tourists – join them] I think it is wrong to suggest Londoners look down on tourists without reason, just take a look at the selfie sticks outside Parliament for a lesson in how not to behave. I think when we travel there [...]
Her Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth (1926-2022) September 11, 2022 Her Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II - an enduring symbol of duty and leadership.
Lloyd’s boss: City has ‘big few months ahead’ to ensure Square Mile vitality September 8, 2022 Lloyd’s of London chief John Neal reckons the City has a “big few months ahead” to ensure the Square Mile retains its pre-pandemic vitality. Speaking to Morning Wire this morning after a positive set of half-year results for the insurance marketplace, Neal said that though he recognises that “flexibility is critical” he also said there [...]
Solve the housing crisis and net zero? Your home might be built Ikea-style September 8, 2022 If you find yourself on a walk in West Hampstead, it’s worth checking out a two-bedroom apartment called Camden Passivhaus. With its wooden exteriors, it is simple and elegant – a small gem hidden among terrace houses. It’s the first net zero house in the UK – meaning there were no emissions produced during its [...]
Let’s be honest, reusable plastic bags are actually terrible for the environment September 8, 2022 Since 2015, single-use plastic bags have declined by 97 per cent. There’s just one problem: this probably hasn’t helped the environment.
Travel abroad is too pricey, so don’t look down on London tourists – join them September 8, 2022 If you live West, then go East. If you live North, travel South. This is a new experience for most Londoners. East Londoners are more likely to visit Rome than Richmond; and Notting Hill residents are more familiar with the Balearics than Battersea.
Commons Snapshot: Maybe we need a boring Prime Minister September 8, 2022 Spare a thought for Keir Starmer’s flack, who have spent the better part of two years slogging it out to make him look less boring. Turns out all they needed to do was to put him up against Liz Truss. There were a few solid one-liners from the new prime minister, but it was a [...]
Letters: Soho doesn’t have the blues September 8, 2022 [Re: It’s time to ignore the Nimbys tucked up in to bed by10pm and re-pedestrianise Soho] Ben Ramanauskas bemoans the lack of late night alcohol venues in Hammersmith and then asserts that Soho has insufficient alcohol led entertainment after midnight. In fact Soho is well supplied with alcohol venues after midnight. In a quarter of [...]