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Levelling-up secretary places proposal to build new office complex, strongly opposed by Barbican residents, on hold
City has focused too much on marketing itself as financial services hub, says 695th head of Square Mile’s local government
Square Mile’s governing body outlines proposals to secure a potential £225bn boost to economy
Mansion House speech will hail pact with pension groups that could unlock £50bn
Chancellor wants pension funds to invest more in start-ups and other fast-growing companies
Tie with New York comes despite government efforts to reinvigorate UK listings market
Attention turns to memorandum of understanding between UK and EU that has been stalled for two years
Governing body to focus on changes to tech and innovation in effort to stay competitive with global rivals
Square Mile’s governing body says at least 50% of senior leaders should come from lower socio-economic background by 2030
Initiative comes as footfall plateaus at less than two-thirds of pre-Covid levels
Lord Mayor of London says negotiations will go ‘right up to the wire’ as deadline nears
Michael Mainelli chosen by the City of London’s Court of Aldermen ahead of Alison Gowman
City’s policy chief looks to stage music and arts festivals in recognition of post-pandemic ‘new normal’
Alison Gowman wants to innovate the ancient institution and has her eye on the role of Lord Mayor
Catherine McGuinness also urges the government to enable more overseas workers to come to the Square Mile
Diminishing ambition reflects the challenge in becoming a world centre for green finance
Surge in costs to secure talented employees threatens UK’s competitiveness, report suggests
Plans for new skyscrapers raise questions over the future of the Square Mile — and the need to protect its past
City grandee sees off competition from younger rival after contentious election race
City officials raise questions over eligibility of one candidate who is an Irish citizen
Vacant office conversions and boost for cultural and creative industries among proposals
Early signs of life have given authorities hope that financial district can bounce back
Chancellor had to walk ‘very narrow path between fiscal responsibility and not undermining recovery’
Ministers need to be ‘stable and strategic’ to cement London’s position as leading financial centre, study suggests
Bipartisan vote charges the president with ‘incitement to insurrection’ in deadly Capitol attack
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