The only way is up: Secrets of the City’s skyscraper boom Despite the hybrid working revolution, the race for space in the Square Mile shows no sign of slowing down Evening Standard · May 6, 2025
Viral M&S shoplifter jailed and banned from City of London for five years Duane Moss repeatedly targeted the same M&S Food store on High Holborn. Evening Standard · May 3, 2025
Planned City skyscraper is threat to ancient burial ground and Tower of London, warn heritage groups Historic England has objected to the proposed redevelopment at 63 St Mary Axe in the City of London Evening Standard · May 3, 2025
Meta slowest to remove scam content, says City watchdog FCA says Instagram and Facebook owner takes up to six weeks to act on warnings about finfluencer posts The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2025
Before and After — How a Designer Turned a Small City Dirt Plot Into a Garden With a Fireplace, Breakfast Bar, and Outdoor Shower Despite being in the heart of the city, this courtyard garden maintains the feeling of complete seclusion Livingetc · Apr 29, 2025
Phone thief caught with blind woman’s handset after being tackled by City of London Beadle is jailed A ceremonial Beadle was hailed for the dramatic takedown in the City of London. Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2025
Phone thief tackled by Beadle after being caught with blind woman’s phone jailed A ceremonial Beadle was hailed for the dramatic takedown in the City of London. The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025
City office leasing deals hit new record last year as race for space intensifies A total of 339 occupiers agreed terms for space over 5,000 sq ft in the City last year Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025
Booming City of London's GDP soars past the £100 billion mark for first time The Square Mile’s output is on a par with those of entire national economies such as Morocco or Slovakia. Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2025
Tulip Siddiq decries Bangladesh arrest warrant as ‘politically motivated smear’ Former City minister denies allegations she received land illegally from her aunt, the ousted PM Sheikh Hasina The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2025
Israel’s attack on al-Alhi Hospital in Gaza City draws global condemnation Qatar says strike was ‘horrific massacre’. UK calls for end to Israel’s ‘deplorable attacks’, which WHO also condemns. Al Jazeera · Apr 13, 2025
Eco friendly City office block sold 'to US bank' for £333 million Sale of refurbished 100 New Bridge Street expected to complete in April next year Evening Standard · Apr 11, 2025
Barclays ditches gender and ethnicity targets in US Bank says it still values inclusivity after bowing to Trump agenda by changing hiring and promotion policy The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2025
Phone theft hotspots marked with ‘blue plaques’ in City of London Criminals snatched 70,137 devices last year - one every seven-and-a-half minutes Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2025 Motor finance compensation ruling ‘goes too far’, says City regulator Financial Conduct Authority tells supreme court the £44bn bill could spook businesses and threaten UK investment
Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2025 Peel Hunt set for smaller-than-expected loss despite challenging UK markets The brokerage is among City firms to have faced pressure from a weak appetite for deal-making and geopolitical uncertainty.
Evening Standard · Mar 29, 2025 The City is more than just a London Square Mile it is an asset for the whole country The Bank of England’s decision to move 1 in 10 staff out of London to Leeds is not a threat to The City, but a way to broaden its relevance
Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2025 London Museum calls for staff to challenge ‘whiteness’ in diversity drive Staff at the publicly-funded institution have been issued a pamphlet described as a ‘tool for culture change’
Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2025 Georgian office block on Cheapside to be converted into 104 room City hotel The 104 bedroom hotel will be owned by Blue Orchid Hospitality group
Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2025 Pioneering City office block uses "materials passports" technology to stop waste Information relating to 80% of the building has been logged on a new dedicated platform
The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2025 City trader jailed for Libor rigging says he was convicted in a ‘morality trial’ Tom Hayes tells supreme court hearing that the jury in 2015 was guided by a ‘judge who had made his mind up about me’
Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025 Scrapping St Paul's gyratory 'race track' will deliver City's biggest ever new open space Work starts on April 28 and the first phase will take up to two years to complete.
The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025 City law firm Herbert Smith Freehills fined over Russia sanctions breaches The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation fined the company £465,000 over payments to Russian banks.
Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2025 Strong London demand help drive Savills' UK revenue above £1 billion for first time Rents in the City of London surged on the back of strong interest from occupiers
The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025 Peers working for City firms dominate Lords panel scrutinising financial sector Committee criticised regulator’s proposals to name and shame companies under investigation