The childcare change that could boost incomes and bring parents back to work Almost half of parents using tax-free childcare say existing policies have not enabled them to reduce their levels of debt The Independent UK · Oct 19
Beyond the classroom: What makes the ET x LSE leadership programme stand out Designed for senior executives, the ET x LSE High-Performance Leadership & Strategic Decision-Making programme provides an enriching learning experience in leadership and strategic choices. Participants become LSE Executive Education Associates, enabling them to engage with a supportive professional community that enhances their expertise. This program's benefits extend well beyond its… The Economic Times · Oct 16
Boost for London Stock Exchange as new firm launches biggest IPO in five years Airtel Money is a rapidly growing payments firm out of Africa The Independent UK · Oct 9
Gen Alpha won’t write emails when they join the workforce in 2030—research reveals they’ll sent voice notes to their boss instead LSE researchers say Gen Alpha will talk, not type at work—they predict that voice notes will make keyboard practically obsolete by 2030. Fortune · Oct 3
London’s investment bankers and lawyers make more than £1bn in takeover frenzy Bumper fees paid in the year’s mergers and acquisitions spark anger over high City pay during cost of living crisis The Guardian - UK · Sep 27
Household electricity bills could fall if time-varying prices promoted – report The costs of producing electricity vary ‘a lot’ over time and place, but most consumers do not face prices that reflect this, a study says. Evening Standard · Sep 21
Oxford and Cambridge miss out on top spot in UK university rankings The elite Oxbridge institutions have dropped out of the top three for only the second time in the Times guide’s 33-year history The Independent UK · Sep 18
After a wave of delistings, can London’s stock market reverse the decline? The LSE has 900 fewer listings than 10 years ago but its chief executive Julia Hoggett says the doom narrative is wrong. She shares her plans to put London back on the map. Fortune · Sep 11
When executive decisions carry greater consequences, better judgement matters Better decision-making starts with understanding what shapes judgement. The ET x LSE High-Performance Leadership & Strategic Decision-Making experience explores cognitive biases, behavioural insights, negotiation, influence and cross-cultural leadership to help executives navigate uncertainty, make sharper decisions and lead more effectively. The Economic Times · Sep 2
June heatwave cost UK economy more than £1bn: study LONDON - Britain's record-breaking June heatwave resulted in some 24 million lost hours of work, costing the economy 1.15 billion (US$1.5 billion), according to an estimate released Thursday by the London School of Economics (LSE). Bangkok Post · Jul 23
London Stock Exchange to start nonstop trading next year The London Stock Exchange will introduce LSE 24, a new venue for extended trading hours. This initiative aims to offer near-continuous trading, competing with cryptocurrency platforms. Exchange-traded products will be the initial assets available on the platform. The exchange seeks to provide greater flexibility and enhanced market liquidity for clients.… The Economic Times · Jul 22
Global Markets: London Stock Exchange to launch round-the-clock trading next year Starting in early 2027, the London Stock Exchange is set to unveil LSE 24, a pioneering venue designed for overnight trading of exchange-traded products. This initiative is a direct response to the increasing demand from international investors for expanded trading options. Although equities may be introduced on LSE 24 in… The Economic Times · Jul 21
Global Market: London Stock Exchange to roll out overnight trading exchange LSE 24 in 2027 The new exchange will operate separately from the LSE's main market and will initially offer trading in exchange-traded products (ETPs), including funds that track the UK and U.S. stock markets, according to Reuters. The Economic Times · Jul 21
London Stock Exchange plans to launch round-the-clock trading next year, FT reports The London Stock Exchange plans a new night-time trading site launching in 2027. This separate exchange will initially offer access to exchange-traded products like funds. Other global exchanges are also extending trading hours to meet demand. The new LSE venue will operate from 5 p.m. to 7:50 a.m. London time.… The Economic Times · Jul 21
The Guardian - UK · Jun 25 Datacentres are growing target of global climate-related legal cases, report finds LSE analysis highlights litigation linked to energy sources, water consumption and air pollution
Evening Standard · Jun 15 Six in ten women in London say capital's getting less safe, new poll finds in blow to Sadiq Khan Exclusive: A majority of Londoners believe that safety in the city is deteriorating, according to a survey for the London School of Economics
The Guardian - UK · Jun 12 Paddy Power owner Flutter to scrap listing on London Stock Exchange Gambling business, which also owns Betfair, to focus on New York in latest high-profile blow to UK stock market
The Guardian - UK · May 28 Frank Land obituary Business computer pioneer and the UK’s first professor of information systems
The Independent UK · May 7 Paddy Power owner Flutter mulls ditching London listing after shift to US The sports betting and gambling company said it was reviewing its shares on the London Stock Exchange and may cancel the listing.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 20 Ted Booth obituary Other lives: Lecturer in creative writing for 26 years at Hornsey College of Art in London
The Guardian - UK · Mar 20 Labour dismisses Reform UK MSP candidates as ‘hopeless Tory rejects and oddballs’ as one is suspended – as it happened Stuart Niven suspended after revelations he was struck off as company director, while other candidates have been accused of extremist statements including describing Humza Yousaf as ‘not British’
Evening Standard · Mar 16 CRH to fully delist from London market next month The building materials group switched its main listing to New York in September 2023 and has decided to delist entirely from London from April 20.
The Independent UK · Feb 11 Reeves says closer integration with EU is ‘biggest prize’ in Brexit shift The chancellor’s LSE speech will raise hopes that the government could be persuaded to relook at issues like our relationship with the single market or customs union
The Guardian - UK · Feb 10 Saif al-Islam Gaddafi obituary Muammar Gaddafi’s son determined to make a political return backed by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Libya
The Guardian - UK · Feb 10 Rethinking Economics, the movement changing how the subject is taught Born of student disquiet after the 2008 crash, the group says it is reshaping economists’ education