EY extends global HQ stay on Thames Big Four Big Four giant EY has renewed the lease on its global headquarters until 2040. The firm’s UK and global HQ is at 1 More London Place, whose lease was set to expire in 2028 before the firm greenlit a contract renewal. The ten-storey building on the south bank of the River Thames, with 35,000 sq [...]
Freedom of Canada: more than just sheep on London Bridge Destination City If you mention the Freedom of Canada, most people picture sheep crossing London Bridge – and yes, that quirky tradition still happens. But the Freedom is far more than a photo opportunity; it’s a living link to the City’s heritage and civic pride. Historical roots and medieval rights Dating back to the [...]
20 years on from 7/7 London proves terrorists will never win Opinion 20 years ago today, 52 people died in a devastating series of bombings on London’s transport infrastructure. Throughout the following decades and subsequent attacks, London has remained undaunted, says Eliot Wilson It was 8.49 am on Thursday 7 July 2005. The weather was unremarkable, edging towards 15℃, the skies partly cloudy. None of that was [...]
How London Bridge is fighting back against the ‘grotification’ of London May 22, 2025 With public finances increasingly unsafe, the private sector has a vital role to play in making streets cleaner, lighter and safer – and London Bridge’s business improvement district is showing how it’s done, says Rob Anderson Has London got dirtier, darker and more unsafe? As local authority budgets to maintain our high streets, parks and [...]
Charles Tyrwhitt to move London office HQ as profits climb May 21, 2025 British menswear brand Charles Tyrwhitt is set to relocate its head office from London Bridge to Bankside in a drive to occupy higher-quality, more sustainable space. Charles Tyrwhitt will relocate its 240-strong head office team to The Forge on Bankside, a few minutes walk from the Tate Modern. Alongside Charles Tyrwhitt, new occupiers include advanced [...]
London Waterloo could look very different if new masterplan goes ahead March 11, 2024 Long term plans to transform Waterloo Station have been unveiled today, in fresh efforts to improve connections with South Bank and the rest of the capital.