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IHT pension scramble shows ‘no sign of slowing down’, says Royal London boss

Investing

The mass scramble among UK pension savers to avoid being pulled into the inheritance tax net shows “no sign of slowing down”, as the policy shakeup creeps closer. From April 2027, pensions will be included in the scope of inheritance tax (IHT), meaning unused funds and death benefits will count towards the value of a [...]
Analysis: Could £1bn IPL RCB cricket windfall begin Diageo’s comeback?

Sport Business

It’s been a tough few months for Diageo – and a tough few years for Diageo shareholders. The London-listed drinks giant has seen its share price melt away amid a slump in demand for premium spirits, rising production costs and a flurry of tariffs from across the pond. The stock is already down by an [...]
IForex shares lift after trading platform makes London Stock Exchange debut

Markets

Shares in iForex popped after the firm became the latest fintech to debut on the London Stock Exchange. The stock rose as much as 6.4 per cent to 207.5p by the end of its inaugural trading session on Wednesday. It had floated on London’s main market at an offer price of 195p, implying a market [...]

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FCA: We don’t want to take risk decisions alone

February 24, 2026

The City watchdog should not be determining the UK’s risk appetite “alone”, a top official has said, as the regulator continues to try and coax more guidance from the government on its growth push. Sarah Pritchard, the deputy chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), said the regulator was trying to “prompt” a wider [...]
US markets rally as tech stocks look to boost AI capabilities

February 19, 2026

US markets closed higher on Wednesday, as tech stocks reaped the benefits of investors once again brushing off fears of an AI bubble. Tech stock share prices boomed, following reports from Bloomberg that Open AI is close to finalising the first phase of a new funding round, which is expected to bring in more than [...]
What does the Schroders acquisition mean for Cazenove Capital?

February 19, 2026

The City was stunned last Thursday, after one of London’s oldest financial institutions entered a surprise mega deal with an American investment firm. Schroders announced it had agreed a £9.9bn takeover by Nuveen, ending over two centuries of independence for the asset manager. The shock acquisition is set to create one of the world’s largest [...]
Antofagasta’s shares dip despite soaring revenue

February 17, 2026

London listed Mining company Antofagasta saw its share’s dip in early morning trading despite reporting a rise in revenue, driven by increased commodity prices and booming demand. The Chilean based group recorded a 30 per cent jump in revenue to $8.6bn (£6.3bn), reflecting copper prices reaching record highs in 2025, coupled with the rising prices [...]
What’s on London in December 2025

December 4, 2025 | City Talk

London is gearing up for a spectacular December, and the city is brimming with seasonal excitement. Plan your festive days around a truly diverse selection of activities, featuring everything from captivating exhibitions and brand-new store openings to amazing seasonal offers and must-see Christmas celebrations. It’s a fun, festive month with something for everyone, and your [...]
Tony Matharu, Chairman of Central London Alliance CIC Comments on the Rumoured Introduction of a London Tourist Tax

November 25, 2025 | City Talk

It is not the cheerful Christmas bells jingling and the tidings of comfort and joy London can look forward to having, but the inevitable rattle of shutters slamming shut for the last time from the closed hospitality businesses whose metaphorical backs have been broken by the burden of another unjustified, economically harmful tax on London’s [...]
Business Leaders Call for Bold Tax Reform and Pro-Growth Policies at Central London Forum

November 12, 2025 | City Talk

Hundreds of senior business leaders, policymakers, and innovators gathered last month at The Emmanuel Centre in Westminster for London – Opportunities and Obstacles for Growth, a major public forum hosted by Central London Alliance CIC. The event featured six high-level panel discussions exploring critical issues shaping the capital’s future, including London’s economy, property and infrastructure, [...]