Hammersmith Bridge is a test for Burnham’s place-based growth Opinion Putting forward funds to reopen Hammersmith Bridge is not special pleading for the capital, it is common sense, writes Tolga Inanc.
The decline of Harvey Nichols is a tale of London’s decline too Opinion The decline and fall of Harvey Nichols is not just another business story. It is a warning about the crisis engulfing London’s high streets.
Exclusive: Plans for city-based, private equity-backed athletics league revealed Sport Business An audacious new athletics league that will see city franchises, road running and stakes sold to competitors is seeking funding to the tune of seven figures ahead of a 2027 launch, Morning Wire can reveal. Former runner Florian Lussy is spearheading the as yet unnamed project – under his R-evo Ventures firm – which will [...]
Are cars really the problem? London cyclists, it’s time to look within our ranks August 20, 2026 Have vigilante cyclists shouting at cars been waging the wrong war? Mauricio Alencar says it's time for cyclists to look within their own ranks.
Take it from an AI founder, London is where it’s at August 20, 2026 Forget Silicon Valley, AI startup founder Dima Eremin says UK regulations, conversely, are making London more attractive.
House prices in wealthy London boroughs fall by up to £300,000 August 19, 2026 House prices in London’s most sought-after areas plummeted further in June, with the average price in some postcodes falling by nearly £300,000 year on year. London’s average house price slipped by 2.5 per cent to £554,000 in the year to June, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Though this was a softer fall [...]
Mbappe-backed brand set for London store in Harrods August 19, 2026 A firm which counts Kylian Mbappe as one of its shareholders will this week open a store at London shopping stalwart Harrods. German technology firm Loewe – which counts Mbappe’s family office as minority stakeholder – will have a space at the Brompton Road department store as the firm looks to expand its footprint. Chief [...]
London’s Square Mile needs its own major sports venue to keep up with rivals August 18, 2026 As sport ramps up after a summer break, Simon Hunt argues that the Square Mile needs its own major sports venue – for the sake of Canada’s future. Picture the scene: it’s just hit 5:30pm on a sunny Thursday evening in the office. You and your colleagues look around for something to [...]
Private equity-backed advisory firm acquires specialist music boutique August 14, 2026 Mid-tier accountancy and advisory firm BKL has snapped up a smaller counterpart in its latest acquisition, aiming to strengthen its focus on the music, media, and entertainment sector in London. City-based BKL, which offers tax, accounting, and business advisory services, has snapped up specialist music accountancy firm Dales Evans, as it “continues to expand its [...]
Tory and Labour councillors spar over £300m Hammersmith Bridge plans August 14, 2026 Tensions are mounting between Labour and Tory councillors in nearby authorities over restoration plans for Hammersmith Bridge, which has been closed to motorists for seven years. Arch rivals in Hammersmith & Fulham and Wandsworth councils have sparred over an application to a £1bn government fund for infrastructure. The lack of progress over the bridge’s repair [...]