City A.M.
Is this a classic Labour Budget? 🇬🇧
- Title
- Is this a classic Labour Budget? 🇬🇧
- Runtime
- 1:18
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Simon French warns that pushing the UK tax take to a 77-year high could lead to "extreme distortionary impacts" on the economy.
Higher taxes for higher welfare spending—is the government squeezing the taxable base too hard?
Watch the full debate.
#UKBudget #LabourBudget #UKEconomy #Taxation #WelfareSpending #FiscalPolicy #EconomicAnalysis #HighTaxes #BusinessNews
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- UK Debt Crisis: Does the Bond Market Control the Chancellor? 🤯
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- City A.M.'s Alys Denby and Labour MP Chris Curtis clash on the structural debt problem facing the UK economy. Alys argues that the 'enormous amount of debt' gives the bond markets "the whip hand" and demands a reduction in spending. Chris Curtis defends the current budget's plan for fiscal consolidation.
Watch the full Budget Day discussion on the City A.M. YouTube channel!
#UKDebt #UKBudget #SpendingReview #BondMarket #EconomicPolicy #BritishPolitics #FinanceNews #EconomicCrisis #Labour
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- Fish Discos & Bird Hotels: Why UK Nuclear Power is "Ridiculously Expensive"
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Labour MP Chris Curtis on the UK's high energy prices and the need for urgent regulatory reform in the nuclear sector.
Referencing the controversial "fish discos" and "bird hotels" mentioned on social media, Curtis argues that excessive bureaucracy is hindering the UK economy.
This clip is from our full #BudgetDay Live broadcast.
#UKPolitics #NuclearPower #EnergyCrisis #UKEconomy #Regulation #FinanceNews
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- The Chancellor's tax freeze U-turn: broken promise or fiscal necessity? 🤔
- Runtime
- 1:19
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- City AM's Christian May and Blonde Money CEO Helen Thomas unpack the Budget Day shocker. Extending the tax threshold freeze—a move previously called "the most pernicious tax on people"—is raising eyebrows and questions about the government's credibility.
We delve into what this 'stealth tax' means for working Brits and the political cost of yet another policy reversal.
Watch the full reaction and let us know your thoughts below! 👇
#UKPolitics #BudgetDay #TaxRises #StealthTax #FiscalPolicy #CostOfLivingCrisis #Uturn
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- The Budget LEAKED: A "deeply disappointing" moment that has put the OBR under intense scrutiny 🚨
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Our experts dissect the extraordinary gaffe that saw the whole Budget document released early, leading to the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, having to confess the leak in the House of Commons.
Was this a technical error or a fatal blow to the OBR's authority? Some argue it could be the beginning of the end for the fiscal watchdog.
Watch the City AM panel's sharp analysis on the political fallout and what it means for the integrity of future Budgets.
See the full debate and City AM’s complete Budget coverage. Link in bio.
#UKPolitics #Budget2025 #OBR #FinancialNews #UKEconomy #RachelReeves #HouseOfCommons #PoliticalScandal #Finance #UKNews #Economics #FiscalPolicy
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- Budget Day LIVE with City AM
- Runtime
- 1:09:47
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Live reaction and analysis to the Budget with Christian May and Alys Denby, plus a roster of top voices.
Brought to you in partnership with eToro.
Tune in live at 14.00 GMT.
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- £700 Million for a Fish Disco? 🤯
- Runtime
- 1:21
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The price of UK infrastructure is a national scandal, and the absurdity of planning requirements is a massive hurdle to growth.
City A.M.'s Editor-in-Chief breaks down the ridiculous cost of saving just one salmon a year at Hinkley Point C.
When will we prioritise getting things built?
Full analysis on the cost of over-regulation via the link in our bio.
#UKPolitics #Infrastructure #HinkleyPointC #PlanningReform #NuclearPower #EnergyBills #UKEconomy
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- Budget BLAME GAME & £50bn Heathrow Plan
- Runtime
- 1:02
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The Chancellor's tax plans are causing a major rift! 🤯
Senior economists and former OBR officials are slamming attempts to blame their forecasting for looming tax rises. They say the government should've seen this coming.
Plus: Ministers are inching closer to approving the £50 billion option for Heathrow's third runway, choosing the pricier M25-crossing design.
Get the full scoop on these high-stakes stories and all the day's financial news on City AM by tapping the link in our bio.
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- UK Welfare Crisis: Over 5 Million on Benefits with No Work Requirement 🤯
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The UK's welfare system is at a breaking point. New analysis reveals that over 5 million people are now claiming benefits without any work requirement—nearly double pre-pandemic levels.
This isn't just a number; it's a huge economic headache, with critics warning that welfare spending could surge by up to £60 billion in the next five years. The Centre for Social Justice calls the rise in jobless families 'the root cause of poverty' and is urging the Labour government to push ahead with welfare reform.
But is cutting benefits the answer? Will it help or hurt the most vulnerable families?
Watch our Politics & Economics Reporter, Maurício Alencar, break down the numbers and the controversy.
Link in Bio for the full story and our latest economic coverage.
#UKPolitics #WelfareReform #CostOfLivingCrisis #UKEconomy #BenefitsSystem #Workforce #PovertyUK #LondonNews #SocialJustice #EconomicDebate
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- CEO OUT! Domino's Pizza Boss Resigns After Stock Market Nightmare 📉
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Domino's Pizza Group CEO Andrew Rennie has suddenly stepped down after the company's share price saw a 50% collapse in a year.
His strategy to acquire a second fast-food brand has been paused, with the board demanding a new focus on the core pizza business.
Interim CEO Nicola Frampton steps in as the company battles rising costs, falling delivery orders, and being the UK's most shorted stock.
Will a strategic U-turn be enough to save the day?
Full analysis on the leadership shake-up at the Link in Bio.
#Dominoes #StockMarketCrash #BusinessDrama #UKNews #CorporateShift #Pizza
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- Rachel Reeves' Mansplaining Defence: Pathetic or Justified?
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- "I think it's utterly pathetic to play the victim." 😡
Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, claims she's "sick of the mansplaining" on her job. City AM's Alys Denby says this emotional play is just a distraction from bad policy and a government with no plan for growth.
For a business leader to warn that a jobs tax will kill investment is not 'mansplaining,' it's justified criticism.
#UKPolitics #RachelReeves #Economy #Business #Finance #PoliticalDebate #Labour #Budget #Opinion
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- Nando's: How They Turned a £600m Loss into Profit 🤯
- Runtime
- 1:09
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Nando's has gone from losing over £600m to banking a profit. We break down the UK restaurant giant's stunning business turnaround. From operational efficiency to strategic market adjustments, see how a Peri-Peri powerhouse got back in the black. Full story and deeper financial data is available in the link below.
#Nandos #FinanceNews #BusinessShorts #UKEconomy #ProfitTurnaround #LondonBusiness #YouTubeShorts #RestaurantIndustry
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- India's Whisky Trade BOOM: Tariffs Slashed 📉🇮🇳
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- [PARTNER CONTENT] The UK-India Free Trade Agreement is hailed as "transformational" for the Scotch whisky industry. India is the biggest global consumer of whisky, yet previously enforced a massive 150% import tariff. Now, with that levy set to drop significantly, the market has truly opened up.
But for investors eyeing rare bottles and casks, what about the risk? We spoke to cask whisky expert, Thomas White of @t0mokafineandrare, who broke down the due diligence needed to ensure your investment is sound, and why an exit strategy is as important as the initial purchase.
Read the full analysis on the UK-India trade deal and whisky investment in City AM: https://www.cityam.com/maximising-returns-on-whiskey-investment/
#UKIndiaTrade #ScotchWhisky #WhiskyInvestment #FineWineAndSpirits #TradeDeal #TariffCut #NarendraModi #KeirStarmer #UKEconomy #IndiaMarket #AlternativeInvestment #Liquidity #LondonBusiness
- Title
- Claudia Winkleman's £2 Million Pay Day: Is This a New Media Trend?
- Runtime
- 1:08
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The Traitors and Strictly Come Dancing presenter, Claudia Winkleman, banked a jaw-dropping £2 million last year after paying a hefty corporation tax bill. Her production company, Little Owl Productions, saw its cash reserves almost double.
This enormous pay packet comes as fellow BBC star Graham Norton's earnings from his production firm, So Television, dropped by £300,000 to £2.4 million.
Full story and analysis on the City AM website.
#UKBusiness #MediaNews #TVIndustry #PresenterPay #EntertainmentFinance #LondonNews #UKMedia
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- Battersea Power Station is Christmas Ready! 🎄
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Grade II* listed Battersea Power Station has officially gone all out for the festive season! See the stunning interior decorations, the outdoor fairground, dining igloos, and the spectacular night-time view from the Lift 109 chimney viewing platform.
#YouTubeShorts #London #ChristmasLights #BatterseaPowerStation #LondonChristmas #FestiveSeason #Lift109 #TravelUK
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- The £450k LISA Cap is BLOCKING London First-Time Buyers 🚫
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Lifetime ISA (LISA) was designed to boost savings for first-time buyers, but its fixed £450,000 property price cap is now a major barrier in London.
City AM's Maisie Grice details why this price ceiling has made the LISA a flawed investment for Londoners, whose average property price is now closer to £550,000. Savers using the LISA for a property above the cap face an 'unauthorised withdrawal' penalty, meaning they lose the 25% government bonus AND some of their own initial savings. This urgent issue penalises young people trying to get on the housing ladder.
Read the full article in the link in bio.
#YouTubeShorts #LISA #LifetimeISA #UKHousingMarket #LondonProperty #FirstTimeBuyerUK #PersonalFinance #UKFinanceNews #Savings
- Title
- INSIDE Amazon's Black Friday UK Warehouse: Robots, 1,000 Staff & 13km of Belts 🤯
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- We went inside a massive Amazon fulfilment centre in the UK to witness the colossal operation: over 1,000 employees, 20,000 robots, and a warehouse floor big enough for 900 London buses! Regional Director Neil Travis explains the year-round preparation that goes into managing this spike in retail demand.
See the automation and manpower that keeps Britain shopping.
#BlackFridayLogistics #AmazonUK #WarehouseAutomation #SupplyChainManagement #UKRetail #TechNews #BusinessShorts #AmazonWarehouse
- Title
- £25 Billion Missed? 💷
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Lib Dem Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper says the Government is failing to unlock major economic gains from Europe. City AM Editor-in-Chief Christian May debates the strategy.
Is the focus on Brexit still relevant for the UK's growth debate?
➡️ Watch the whole conversation on our YouTube channel.
#UKPolitics #Brexit #EconomyNews #LiberalDemocrats #UKTrade #London
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- Lib Dems' £30bn Bank Tax: What's the Money For?
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP breaks down the party's controversial plan to impose a windfall tax on the big banks.
The funds, which could reach £30 billion, are earmarked for: cutting energy bills, a VAT cut for hospitality, and launching an Energy Security Bank to give households and small businesses low-interest loans for energy efficiency upgrades.
Watch the full interview on City AM's YouTube channel.
#UKPoliticsShorts #LibDems #BankWindfallTax #CostOfLivingUK #EnergyBills #FinancialNews
- Title
- Should the Government Raise Income Tax? Lib Dem Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper on Budget Rumours
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Daisy Cooper, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader and Treasury Spokesperson, outlines the party's firm stance against raising Income Tax for struggling households and small businesses. Speaking to City AM Editor-in-Chief Christian May, she highlights the urgent need to address the cost of living and cost of doing business crisis with a 'go for growth' strategy.
Catch the full conversation on our YouTube channel now.
#UKPolitics #BudgetNews #IncomeTax #LiberalDemocrats #CostOfLivingCrisis #UKEconomy #BusinessNews #TaxationUK #YouTubeShorts
- Title
- Are the Lib Dems just 'Centre-Left Labour'? 🧐
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- City AM's Editor-in-Chief, Christian May, puts Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP on the spot about the Liberal Democrats' pro-business credentials.
Do the Lib Dems truly occupy a unique political space for UK business?
Watch the full chat on our YouTube channel.
#LibDems #LiberalDemocrats #UKPolitics #Enterprise #BusinessNews #Shorts #Economy
- Title
- WHSmith CEO Quits, Tax Begging Banks, & DLR Extension 🗞️
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- City AM Editor-in-Chief Christian May reviews the front page of today's newspaper, covering the biggest stories in the City and UK politics.
WHSmith Crisis: The chief executive steps down following an investigation into "serious irregularities."
Banking Tax Drama: The sector pleads with Rachel Reeves not to extend additional taxes. Is the banking sector taxed enough already?
London Transport: Good news for South East London with the latest on the DLR extension to Thamesmead.
Read the full details and analysis by searching 'City AM'
#YouTubeShorts #UKNews #BusinessUpdate #WHSmithNews #RachelReeves #DLR #LondonDevelopment #FinanceNews
- Title
- Can the Lib Dems woo the City? Christian May talks to Daisy Cooper MP
- Runtime
- 17:23
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- City AM's Christian May speaks to Daisy Cooper MP, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats and Treasury spokesperson, about the party's new initiative to directly engage with the financial and professional services sectors: the Lib Dem City eXchange (LDCX).
The UK economy is at a critical juncture, facing persistent challenges that demand fresh policy thinking.
Subscribe to City AM's YouTube channel for more in-depth interviews and breaking City news.
#LibDems #LDCX #UKEconomy #FinancialServices #CityofLondon #ProductivityCrisis #UKRegulation #DigitalAssets #Investment #UKFinanceNews
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- Title
- Will this Budget end Keir Starmer's time as Prime Minister?
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- 🏇 The political race is entering the final furlong, but a disastrous fiscal statement could be the starting gun for a Labour leadership contest.
Helen Thomas, CEO of Blonde Money, explains why a badly received Budget provides the opportunity for "runners and riders" in the party to challenge Starmer. History shows us Budgets can be reversed, from the infamous 'Pasty Tax' to the 1994 fuel duty increase.
Is this the Derby Day of UK politics? Watch to find out.
➡️ Full analysis: Link in Bio
#UKBudget #KeirStarmer #LabourParty #PoliticalRisk #UKPolitics #Economics #LondonFinance #Westminster
- Title
- How much damage has Rachel Reeves' Budget chaos done to the UK economy?
- Runtime
- 5:27
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- It’s been the longest run-up to a Budget anyone can remember, it started just after the last Budget, so how much damage has this chaos caused?
In this instalment of Week in Business, City AM Editor-in-Chief Christian May argues that the government's early pledges of stability now ring remarkably hollow.
Get more of City AM 👇
http://www.cityam.com
#politics #budget #reeves #labour #government #economics
- Title
- Holly Willoughby's Company Dodges £377k Tax Battle 🚨
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Holly Willoughby's media company, Roxy Media, was on the verge of being shut down by HMRC over a massive £377,000 tax debt! We explain how the High Court dismissed the winding-up petition and why the dispute is now moving to the Tax Tribunal.
This is a key case for understanding when HMRC can issue a winding-up petition and the power of appealing a disputed tax debt. Watch to understand the financial and legal detail.
#HollyWilloughby #HMRC #TaxDebt #Insolvency #UKBusiness #TaxTribunal #FinanceNews #London
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- Budget Day LIVESTREAM: 26 November
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Don't just watch the Budget, understand it. 💡 Join City AM's Christian May and Alys Denby live from the London Stock Exchange floor this Wednesday 26th November, 2pm - 3pm.
We're cutting through the noise to bring you the sharpest analysis on what the Chancellor's announcement really means for:
The markets 📈
British business 💼
And, most importantly, you! 💷
Tune in for immediate, expert commentary and guest insights from across the City and Westminster.
Subscribe to our channel and don't miss it!
#UKBudget #BudgetDay #LondonStockExchange #FinanceNews #BusinessNews #LiveStream #Economics #UKPolitics
- Title
- 257,000 Brits Left: The UK Brain Drain 😮
- Runtime
- 1:34
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Tuesday's front page: Revised official data from the ONS shows 257,000 British nationals left the UK in 2024 - a figure three times higher than previously reported.
The video breaks down why this massive exodus of young professionals in their 20s and 30s is a major challenge for the UK economy. It's not just the non-doms; it's a feeling that the "juice isn't worth the squeeze" compared to new markets like Dubai and Portugal.
#UKNews #BrainDrain #UKEconomy #ONS #Migration #Dubai #Portugal
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- TikTok's Plan to STOP Doomscrolling You (From Its Own App) | Tech News
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The social media giant that mastered keeping our eyes glued is now asking us to look away. TikTok has launched its new Time and Wellbeing Centre, featuring guided meditations and screen time limits to curb 'doomscrolling.'
Why the change? Pressure from UK regulators and the drive to maintain brand trust in the face of the Online Safety Act. City AM's Saskia Koopman has the full story on the digital paradox.
#Shorts #TikTok #DigitalWellbeing #ScreenTime #TechNews #OnlineSafetyAct #SocialMediaRegulation #UKNews
- Title
- Immigration Policy: Is It 'Fascist' or Just Necessary?
- Runtime
- 2:22
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- MP Zarah Sultana MP dramatically accused the Home Secretary of using a "fascist playbook" for her new immigration reforms. City AM's Alys Denby, Opinion & Features Editor, argues that this kind of attack is a prime example of "identitarian left ideology" that refuses to engage with practical solutions to border control.
#UKPolitics #ImmigrationDebate #HomeSecretary #ZarahSultana #YouTubeShorts #BritishGovernment #AsylumPolicy
- Title
- A TikTok meme made Jet2 millions! 📈
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A viral trend using the airline's familiar jingle, "Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday," has helped the London-listed travel group post record-breaking half-year results. From record passenger numbers (up 750,000!) to a 5% jump in group revenue to £5.3 billion, the social media boost has translated into serious financial gains.
Chief Executive Steve Heapy says customers still want their well-earned holidays, booking closer to the departure date.
See our full analysis on the financial power of a meme in the link in bio
Will the viral success continue? Let us know what you think! 👇
#UKEconomy #Airlines #TravelNews #StockMarketUK #LondonStockExchange #Jet2Holidays
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- UK Ticket Touting: Face-Value Cap on Resale Tickets
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The government is set to ban reselling tickets for profit, capping them at face value in a major move against touts and secondary sites like Viagogo 🎟️
Our reporter Saskia Koopman breaks down the new law, which also targets inflated service fees and bulk buying by bots. Will this protect fans or push sales to black markets?
Read the full City A.M. analysis at the link in bio.
#shorts #UKGovernment #TicketTouting #ConsumerProtection #Viagogo #LiveMusic #UKBusiness #UKNews #FaceValueTickets #TicketScalping
- Title
- Black Friday is Now Black November: Is the UK Shopping Event DEAD?
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Black Friday has been stretched into a 'Black November' phenomenon. Retail Reporter Amber Murray investigates if this extended sale period is a smart logistics move for retailers or if it’s simply diluting the excitement for shoppers.
With consumers actively seeking deals earlier due to cost-of-living pressures, and early Christmas shopping (like a 50% rise in October toy spending) on the rise, the traditional sale day is changing for good.
Read the full analysis in the link in bio.
#UKRetail #BlackFriday2025 #ConsumerTrends #YouTubeShorts #ShoppingTips #UKEconomy #Retail
- Title
- UBISOFT SALES WARNING: Is the £60 Game DEAD? 🤯
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Ubisoft is cutting costs because the way you game has changed forever. Gamers are playing FEWER titles for LONGER, thanks to mega-hits and subscription models. New releases are struggling to stand out.
City AM's Matt Kenyon on the business shift rocking the gaming world. 🎧
What do YOU think is the future of gaming? Let us know in the comments! 👇
Read the full City AM story - link in description!
#Ubisoft #GamingNews #GamesIndustry #BusinessUpdate #PS5 #Xbox #GamePass #SubscriptionEconomy
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- STOP Impulse Buying: Use the 30-Day Money Rule! 💰 (Finance Expert Tips)
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Need simple, powerful financial advice? Marianna Hunt, who works alongside financial advisors, reveals her 3 key money tips, including:
How to make saving automatic (and effortless!)
The secret to getting FREE money via your workplace pension
The 30-Day Rule to stop you wasting money on non-essential purchases.
The foundational money skills Marianna shares are what we're striving to deliver to all young people. City A.M. has partnered with the charity City Pay It Forward on the Year Six Dividend Campaign to deliver vital financial education to every Year Six child in London. This investment creates a lifelong return for them, and for the City.
#youtubeshorts #shorts #PersonalFinance #MoneyTips #SavingMoney #UKFinance #Pension #InvestmentTips #CityPayItForward #FinancialEducation #London
- Title
- Pizza Express CEO Paula Mackenzie: How to 'Rise Above' a Global PR Storm
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- In a world where any brand can be caught in an unexpected media frenzy, Pizza Express CEO, Paula Mackenzie, gives a masterclass in crisis management.
She discusses the moment the 'Pizza Express Woking' story went viral and how the 60-year-old brand chose to "rise above" the external controversy, treating the public discussion like unpredictable 'weather'.
Watch the full City AM interview on our channel.
#CrisisPR #ReputationManagement #BusinessStrategy #CEOInterview #UKBusiness #Woking
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- Pizza Express CEO: 'I'm an Immersive Actor' for the Brand 🎭
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Paula Mackenzie, CEO of Pizza Express, explains her highly unusual—yet highly effective—strategy for connecting with the brand: total immersion, right down to the corporate colour scheme. She sees herself as an 'immersive actor' going back through the restaurant's rich heritage and history to lead authentically.
Watch the full interview with the CEO of Pizza Express on the City A.M. Boardroom Uncovered podcast for deep insights into UK business, hospitality leadership, and her take on the London market.
#CEOInterview #LeadershipStrategy #UKHospitality #LondonBusiness #Shorts #BrandImmersion
- Title
- "Unbelievable." 🤯 Pizza Express CEO on Labour's stance on tax
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The rise in NICs is making it "really hard" for businesses like hers, and she warns it's eroding one of the best ways young people get their first job – in hospitality.
Are high taxes stifling growth and employment? Watch the full exclusive interview on City AM's Boardroom Uncovered podcast in the link in bio.
#Hospitality #UKTax #BusinessNews #UKJobs #NICs #LabourParty #EconomyUK #Finance
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- 🚨 Sage CEO: UK Growth is STUCK Until Small Businesses Get Tax Relief
- Runtime
- 0:18
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Small and Mid-Sized Businesses (SMEs) are the undisputed backbone of the British economy, contributing over half the GDP and creating two-thirds of all jobs.
@Sage CEO Steve Hare argues that for the economy to flourish, the government must stop burdening SMEs with excessive tax and regulation and instead focus on providing the right incentives for growth.
Tap the Link in Bio to watch or listen to the full episode of Boardroom Uncovered.
#UKBusiness #SME #Economy #Taxation #Regulation
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- UK Tax U-Turn: Budget Chaos & Market Jitters
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Chancellor Rachel Reeves has reportedly U-turned on a major income tax hike ahead of the Budget. City AM Editor-in-Chief Christian May explains the political background (including our poll where 66% said Reeves should resign if she raised income tax!) and the market reaction.
The £30bn gap needs filling, leading to speculation that 'stealth taxes' like lowering income tax thresholds are now on the table. No amount of spin can hide that it's still a tax rise!
#UKPolitics #RachelReeves #TaxCuts #Budget2025 #FinanceNews #YouTubeShorts #Economics
- Title
- Pizza Express CEO: Reeves has taken “unbelievably harsh” stance on business
- Runtime
- 23:48
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- In the latest episode of CIty AM’s Boardroom Uncovered, Pizza Express CEO Paula MacKenzie delivers a frank assessment of business challenges under the Labour Party government.
She describes the government’s approach as “unbelievably harsh” in how it treats large-employing firms, especially in hospitality.
The industry, she says, was already reeling from the pandemic and now faces rising taxes and National Insurance burdens that threaten jobs and growth.
MacKenzie also reflects on how the last Budget’s increases were “brutal” and unexpected, and shares how in her early working life hospitality offered first jobs to many young people - a reality she fears may be undermined.
With a backdrop of wider sector stress - including slide in values and losses at major chains - this episode explores what business leaders are facing and what they hope from the upcoming Budget.
#business #economics #pizza #news
- Title
- Knives Out for Starmer? The Real Danger of Political Plotting on Financial Markets
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Wes Streeting's alleged plot to oust Keir Starmer has sent shockwaves through Westminster, but what does it mean for the financial stability of the UK?
Helen Thomas, CEO of Blonde Money, gives City AM her expert take. She explains why making threats about market volatility public is, in fact, inducing greater financial risk, giving the Prime Minister's enemies "means, motive and an opportunity" in the run-up to the Budget.
Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more essential market and political analysis from City AM.
#KeirStarmer #WesStreeting #UKPolitics #FinancialMarkets #BudgetUK #WestminsterNews #MarketVolatility
- Title
- The Chancellor's Secret Tax Hikes: Income, Inheritance & Dividend Tax Leaks
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Christian May, Editor-in-Chief of City AM, dives into the unwelcome leaks ahead of the fiscal statement. A serious tax hit list is emerging, including income tax, dividend tax, inheritance tax, Property Taxes, and even Pension Taxes.
Where is the money going? Leaks also suggest a major boost for the NHS and welfare spending.
Tap the Link in Bio for the full break-down!
#UKEconomy #TaxPolicy #UKNews #CityAM #Chancellor #FinancialNews
- Title
- Robert De Niro reveals his 'hidden gem' film: Everybody's Fine
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Robert De Niro's surprise pick for his most underrated film? He tells City A.M. why he loved working on 'Everybody's Fine' (2009), the drama directed by British filmmaker Kirk Jones.
A true cinematic hidden gem. Read more on De Niro's trip to the UK in the link in Bio.
#HiddenGemFilm #UnderratedMovie #YouTubeShorts #FilmInterview #BritishFilm
- Title
- Is Rachel Reeves driving the UK economy off a cliff?
- Runtime
- 5:39
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Just two weeks out from the Budget, Rachel Reeves is hovering over the precipice of economic disaster.
And with the Labour Party descending into all-out civil war, City AM Editor-in-Chief Christian May asks: Just how bleak is the road ahead for the UK?
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#politics #budget #reeves #labour #government #economics
- Title
- UK Growth Stalls: Are we one step closer to recession? 📉
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- City AM's Politics and Economics Reporter, Mauricio Alencar, breaks down the latest concerning GDP figures.
The UK economy grew by a meagre 0.1% in the third quarter, below economist expectations.
Factors like a sharp fall in production output—partly attributed to the Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack—and slow growth in the services sector are ringing alarm bells across the City.
Pressure is mounting on Rachel Reeves for a Budget that can revive growth without further tax hikes.
What growth measures do you want to see?
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#UKEconomy #GDP #Recession #RachelReeves #UKBusiness #EconomicsNews #London
- Title
- Robert De Niro on Sightseeing in Manchester: "Not This Time" 🤣
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Hollywood legend Robert De Niro, co-founder of Nobu, tells City AM's Jon Robinson that he's been too busy to see any of Manchester! He admits he hasn't seen anything beyond the car ride from the airport but promises to do some "basic research" before his next visit to the UK.
Where should he go next? 👇
Read the full coverage on the Nobu launch at the link in bio.
#Nobu #Manchester #UKNews #Celebrity
- Title
- Why Robert De Niro is investing in Manchester
- Runtime
- 11:58
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Robert De Niro has revealed why his Nobu Hospitality is investing in Manchester with its first UK location outside of London.
Speaking to City AM’s UK Editor, Jon Robinson, the Hollywood actor explains why he and his fellow co-founders - Meir Teper and celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa - chose the city as well as whether they would look elsewhere in the UK.
They also reveal that they are open to launching a new site in London in the future while De Niro addresses whether President Donald Trump is a barrier to his company investing further in the US.
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- Title
- Sage CEO Steve Hare: Strategy vs. Results 📉
- Runtime
- 0:13
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The CEO of Sage reveals the critical leadership lesson: Talking about growth isn't enough—you have to show it. Whether running a business or a nation, a lack of tangible outcomes will always erode trust.
"If you talk about things but they can't see the outcome... eventually we don't believe him."
Watch the full interview on the City AM 'Boardroom Uncovered' podcast for Steve Hare’s views on the UK's economy, London listing viability, and what makes a credible leader.
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#shorts #LeadershipTips #BusinessStrategy #UKEconomy #BoardroomUncovered
- Title
- 🚨 Will Rachel Reeves HIKE Alcohol Tax AGAIN?
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Is the price of your favourite tipple about to soar?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering a second consecutive hike in alcohol duties as she looks to raise revenue and close an estimated £30 billion fiscal hole in the UK's finances.
This follows last year's 3.6% increase which pushed up the price of wine and gin by up to 54 pence. The hospitality sector, including pubs and restaurants, is deeply concerned about the economic impact of another tax rise.
Find out what the potential increase will mean for consumers and the fragile UK pub industry in our full analysis, link in bio.
#UKBudget #RachelReeves #AlcoholTax #BoozeDuty #UKPubs #HospitalityUK #LondonNews #Economics #FinanceNews #Taxation
