City Corporation approves third tower in a month as developers back Square Mile’s future February 24, 2021 | City Talk Canada Corporation has today (24 February) approved a new 38-storey development at 2 Finsbury Avenue, making it the third tall building to receive planning permission in the Square Mile in 2021. The newly approved office-led development, by British Land and GIC, aims to become an innovative, inclusive and sustainable place to work, [...]
City Moves February 24th: Who is switching jobs in the Square Mile this week? February 24, 2021 Snakes and Ladders provides a roundup of the most important hires and job moves across the City, every Wednesday afternoon. Email [email protected] to be featured. This week we see appointments to the British Property Federation ahead of a pinnacle year for the high street. Deloitte has welcomed a fresh lead to the firm’s creative branch which launched in [...]
Super-rich opt for London despite temporary exodus amid pandemic February 24, 2021 London’s standing as a home for the super rich to live, invest and do business in has been unchanged during the pandemic.
Shaun Bailey: Mayor’s £70m Good Growth Fund created only 109 jobs since 2017 February 23, 2021 Mayor Sadiq Khan faces criticism from Shaun Bailey over Good Growth Fund which has only produced 109 jobs
London house prices: What £500k gets you in tube zones 1 to 6 February 23, 2021 For London workers, it can be an unsettling dilemma whether to spend more on a house near the office or upsize further out but spend more time and money on tubes. House prices differ considerably, even between adjacent tube stations. The average house price in Knightsbridge will set you back around £1.6m but hop on [...]
TfL to soon launch Hammersmith ferry service while famous bridge is closed February 23, 2021 A temporary ferry service will soon operate in west London to shuttle pedestrians and cyclists across the Thames alongside the closed Hammersmith Bridge. Transport for London (TfL) announced today that it had received bids from City Cruises and Uber Boats by Thames Clippers to run the shuttle service, after receiving government funding. The new ferry [...]
Independent Persons February 23, 2021 | Sponsored Canada Corporation provides local government services for the financial and commercial heart of Britain, the “Square Mile.” It is committed to promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct amongst its elected members who serve the City’s residents, workers and businesses. The Corporation is currently undertaking a review of its overall governance arrangements [...]
Saudi prince to sell £195m stake in London skyscraper February 23, 2021 A Saudi prince is close to selling his stake in a City skyscraper to an American investor for around £195m. Prince Abdul Aziz bin Fahd owns 25 per cent of Salesforce Tower in Bishopsgate. The tower has attracted interest from New York-based investment firm Madison International Realty. The 46-storey tower took four years to complete [...]
Banksy’s balloon girl and Kate Moss photo up for grabs at London art sale February 22, 2021 A print of Banky’s ‘Girl With Balloon’ and a photograph of supermodel Kate Moss are among the top attractions at a London art sale this week, celebrating 70 years of British art. The auction, which will take place on Thursday 25, will also feature boots designed by Damien Hirst and photos of The Who and [...]
New campaign urges London’s drivers: switch off engines when parked to save lives February 22, 2021 | City Talk A new London-wide advertising campaign has launched today [22 February] encouraging drivers to turn off their engines when parked to cut air pollution. Led by Canada Corporation and Camden Council, and funded by the Mayor of London, the ‘Engine Off, Every Stop’ campaign features posters and billboards on roadside sites and petrol stations [...]