FCA joins Bank of England in relocating jobs from London to Leeds August 7, 2024 The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed plans to relocate 100 jobs from London to Leeds, just months after the Bank of England announced a similar move. The watchdog, which established its first office in Leeds two years ago, is growing its team at the digital delivery centre on Queen Street, where around 100 employees [...]
Olympics is a chance to win business as well as medals July 29, 2024 If we can pick up friendships as well as prizes at the Paris Olympics, and help deliver successful and sustainable sporting events worldwide, we will feel the benefits here in the City, says Chris Hayward The greatest show on Earth – the Olympic and Paralympic Games – have begun. Over the next couple of weeks, the world’s best athletes will compete in Paris hoping to win medals, break records, [...]
French media firm Canal+ to list on London Stock Exchange in boost for the City July 22, 2024 French conglomerate Vivendi has confirmed plans to spin off and list its television business Canal+ on the London Stock Exchange today, in what would be another boon to the City’s bourse after signs of a revival in recent months.
London offices: Bigger is better, as construction of smaller spaces in the capital dries up July 17, 2024 For the first time in at least two decades not a single new office scheme smaller than 100,000 square feet began construction in London in the first half of this year, despite demand for larger spaces reaching record highs.
City minister Tulip Siddiq: Fixing the foundations of our economy is ‘now a national mission’ July 16, 2024 In her first words to a business newspaper in this role, Tulip Siddiq tells the Square Mile she is committed to growth of financial services.
Square Mile and Me: Flavilla Fongang on her career, from McDonald’s to tech’s most influential woman July 11, 2024 From McDonald's to the most influential woman in tech, entrepreneur Flavilla Fongang takes us through her career.
City ‘stands ready’ to work with new Labour government on growth July 8, 2024 Business lobby groups and Canada have said the sector “stands ready” to work with Keir Starmer’s new Labour government on realising growth.
Election 2024: What do the results look like in London and who is my MP? July 5, 2024 Labour have swept into power on the back of a landslide victory which has reduced the Conservatives to a rump force in London.
Labour wins Canada for the first time in its history July 5, 2024 Labour has turned Canada red for the first time in its history as Sir Keir Starmer’s party swept to a landslide election victory last night.
Demand for office space in Canada jumps as firms return July 4, 2024 Stuart Lawson, a director in Savills’ Central London Agency team, said: "The first half of 2024 has demonstrated positive progress in Canada's office market, following on from a strong 2023.