City A.M.
Think red wine is only for winter?
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- Think red wine is only for winter?
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Wine consultant Libby Brodie shares the best red wines to serve chilled during the heatwave.
From sophisticated blends to low alcohol options, discover how to stay cool this summer.
Read more from Libby Brodie's Wine Without The Snobbery column.
#Shorts #WineTasting #SummerDrinks #LondonHeatwave #RedWine #WineExpert
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- The UK energy grid is facing an unexpected crisis: it is buckling under pressure after dark
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- The UK energy grid is facing an unexpected crisis: it is buckling under pressure after dark.
While solar farms can keep up with the intense daytime demand for air conditioning, the network is struggling to cope with overnight household cooling.
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#BusinessAsUsual #UKEnergy #EnergyGrid #SolarPower #Infrastructure #UKBusiness #PowerNetwork #EnergySupplies
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- A VPN ban in Great Britain is forcing a major conversation around civil liberties
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- A potential VPN ban in Great Britain is forcing a major conversation around digital civil liberties.
With very few countries worldwide placing such strict limitations on network encryption, the proposed regulatory approach faces heavy scrutiny.
Tune in to Business As Usual for more.
#BusinessAsUsual #VPN #CivilLiberties #TechRegulation #UKPolitics #DigitalPrivacy #InternetFreedom #TechNews
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- From West African gold mines to owning Lidls and petrol stations
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Roadside Real Estate has had quite the corporate journey 🪙
City Editor Simon Hunt unpacks the bizarre twists and turns of this cash shell, including its brief plan to become an Indian glasses maker 👓
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#BusinessAsUsual #RoadsideRealEstate #CorporateHistory #UKBusiness #Lidl #Finance #Investing #UKEconomy
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- Hugo Boss takeover offer branded "inadequate"
- Runtime
- 18:21
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Hugo Boss has urged its investors to reject the “inadequate” £1.7bn takeover tabled by Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group after the retail giant behind Sports Direct and House of Fraser launched a move to take control last month. City Editor Simon Hunt reports.
Meanwhile the government weighs potential restrictions on the use of VPNS - is this safeguarding of children or an infringement of civil liberties?
Plus: the the National Grid has admitted that an uptick in overnight air conditioning is putting strain on the system - Chief Reporter, Ali Lyon explains.
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- Iran Ceasefire Cancelled, Virgin Media O2 fined, Jet2 profits jump | PODCAST
- Runtime
- 18:28
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Markets are reeling after Donald Trump called an end to the fragile ceasefire with Iran. Senior City Reporter, Sam Norman explains the consequences for the UK.
Meanwhile the media watchdog slams Virgin Media O2 for making it too hard for customers to leave their contracts, issuing one of the biggest consumer fines in OFCOM's history.
Plus: can a professional restaurant critic get into shape? City AM's Deputy Life&Style Editor, Adam Bloodworth reports on his progress.
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- Title
- England's World Cup squad are flying on cooking oil ✈️
- Runtime
- 1:19
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- With the team facing a potential 9,000 miles of travel across North America, the FA are using Sustainable Aviation Fuel made from recycled food waste, used oil, and algae to keep their journey carbon-neutral.
Read up on this week's Between the Lines.
#WorldCup #EnglandFootball #ThreeLions #SustainableTravel #FootballShorts
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- Is corporate hospitality leaving Wimbledon seats empty?
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Gaps on Centre Court have tennis fans asking if ticket distribution needs to change.
While corporate guests enjoy the hospitality boxes, many feel these premium seats should be filled with passionate fans during the tournament's biggest matches.
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#Wimbledon #Tennis #CentreCourt #SW19 #SportsBusiness #CorporateHospitality
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- Wimbledon hits back at empty seat claims
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- After high-profile criticism over Centre Court crowds, tournament organisers defended their attendance numbers and emphasised the value of outer court matches for fans.
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#Wimbledon #Tennis #CentreCourt #SW19 #SportsBusiness #GrandSlam
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- Are political shifts the biggest threat to UK house prices right now?
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- While international risks stabilize, the UK property market faces a potential third consecutive year of tax uncertainty under a prospective new prime minister.
Plus, the latest index shows northern prices are propping up the national average, while London and the south experience another drop.
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#UKProperty #HousingMarket #LondonProperty #UKPolitics #PropertyTax #FinanceNews #UKHousing
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- House prices rise, M&S shareholders demand longer skirts, and why Wimbledon's Centre Court seats ...
- Runtime
- 18:43
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
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The latest Lloyds House Price Index indicates UK house prices have risen for the first time in weeks - but what does it mean for homeowners in London?
Meanwhile M&S has updated shareholders and faced a backlash for its newer, shorter skirts. Retail Reporter, Felix Armstrong, has the details.
Plus: Wimbledon slaps down accusations of pricing normal people out of the game, as seats lie empty on Centre Court. Deputy Sports Editor, Matt Hardy joins us to discuss.
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- Why the British Political System is Breaking Down
- Runtime
- 24:03
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Is the machinery of British government fundamentally broken?
Beyond the political headlines and changing prime ministers lies a deeper, structural crisis: a civil service of 550,000 officials accused of managing decline, an unelected bureaucracy slowing down policy, and a central power structure that has bloated to three times its historic size.
Former Treasury official and Thatcher Private Secretary Caroline Slocock exposes the hidden mechanics of Whitehall. We pull back the curtain on how secret Treasury "policy options" actually dictate tax raids, why decentralization is triggering institutional chaos, and how the breakdown of trust within the machinery directly accelerates the erosion of British infrastructure and economic productivity.
Watch until the end to understand the systemic paralysis driving Britain's structural decline.
00:00 The Systemic Crisis: Is Britain Ungovernable?
01:05 Inside the Machinery: The 550,000-Stro...
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- Inside London's most mesmerising new light show✨🏛️
- Runtime
- 2:36
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- 'Luminescence' at Westminster Cathedral digitally completes historic mosaics left unfinished for 120 years, pairing jaw-dropping 3D projections with a live classical choir.
Running until September.
#WestminsterCathedral #LondonEvents #ImmersiveArt #HughBonneville #Shorts
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- World Cup tickets are reselling for MILLIONS 💸
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- The Business As Usual team reveals the crazy prices fans are asking for match tickets, with prices hitting up to $11m.
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#WorldCup #Football #SportsBusiness #TicketResale #Shorts
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- Pubs are raking in £20m per match 🍺
- Runtime
- 1:18
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- The Business As Usual team discusses the massive financial boost the summer of sport brings to UK hospitality.
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#Pubs #Hospitality #UKEconomy #BusinessNews #Sport #Wimbledon #Football #Shorts
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- Should parliament move to Manchester to avoid a forty billion pound bill?
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- The Business As Usual team discusses the reality of moving the UK government up North.
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#Politics #UKPolitics #Westminster #Manchester #AndyBurnham #Parliament #Government #BusinessNews #UKNews #London Shorts
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- Sky buys chunk of ITV, what the City makes of Burnham, and $8m World Cup tickets
- Runtime
- 20:07
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
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City editor Simon Hunt tackles the big corporate stories: Sky is buying ITV’s broadcasting arm for £1.6bn; Ocado's chief executive will step down after a long boardroom battle, Nigel Farage backed crypto venture loses more than a third of its value.
Meanwhile, less than two weeks from Andy Burnham (almost certainly) taking the keys to Number 10, how is the Square Mile feeling about his policy agenda?
Plus: As England progresses to the quarter-finals, excitement for the World Cup is reaching fever pitch. And some wealthy fans are going to extreme lengths to see Tuchel's side.
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- Is the AI boom just another dot-com bubble?
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- Charles Schwab UK Managing Director Richard Flynn breaks down why today's tech rally is supported by real corporate earnings, while warning about the growing risk of overexposure to just one or two big firms.
Discover how to protect your portfolio in the comments below.
#TechStocks #Investing #StockMarket #Shorts
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- How did global markets absorb the War in Iran?
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- Charles Schwab UK Managing Director Richard Flynn explains why the financial reaction has been surprisingly muted and how energy sectors priced in the geopolitical risk.
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#MarketNews #Finance #Investing #Shorts
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- Are UK investors falling behind the rest of the G7?
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- Are UK investors falling behind the rest of the G7?
Charles Schwab UK Managing Director Richard Flynn highlights how the new government can boost retail investment momentum and drive true financial independence.
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#UKFinance #Investing #StockMarket #RetailInvestor #FinanceNews #Shorts
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- INTERVIEW: UK boss of Charles Schwab on markets, SpaceX IPO and investment opportunities in 2026
- Runtime
- 12:10
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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Our investment reporter, Maisie Grice speaks to the UK boss of the world’s largest brokerage firm.
Richard Flynn is the UK Managing director of Charles Schwab which has over $12 trillion under management.
He came in to chat about the markets in the first six months of 2026, that SpaceX mega IPO, and where those hidden investment opportunities might lie for the second half of the year.
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- Is this the most expensive fry-up in London? 🍳🏢
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Would you pay £1,800 a month to live in luxury co-living spaces?
While they offer a great community vibe for young professionals, the micro-apartments mean your bed is practically touching your kitchen counter.
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#Shorts #LondonProperty #CoLiving #RentingInLondon #Housing #LondonLife
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- This is what happens to our phones when England plays ⚽
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Network data from Virgin Media O2 shows that Tinder usage dropped by 36% during the England v DR Congo match, while food delivery apps saw a massive 68% surge just before the 5:00 PM kick-off.
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#Shorts #TechNews #DataAnalytics #Football #MobileApps #ConsumerBehaviour
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- Currys is officially defying the high street gloom.
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Currys is officially defying the high street gloom.
With retail sectors facing a tough economic climate, the tech giant is staying afloat thanks to a boom in AI technology and major gaming launches.
Watch as the Business As Usual team discusses the retail giant's latest strategy, plus a highly successful promotional giveaway that might have worked a bit too well for one of our editors.
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#Currys #Retail #Shorts #UKBusiness #TechTrends #BusinessNews #HighStreet
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- England fans celebrate beating DR Congo
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- [PARTNER CONTENT] An electric atmosphere at London's premium venue, The Steel Yard, as fans watch England beat DR Congo.
With massive, vivid screens and incredible sound quality, it is the ultimate corporate fan zone this summer.
#London #TheSteelYard #CorporateEvents #LondonVenues #FanZone #EnglandFootball #ThreeLions #Shorts
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- Motor finance compensation in doutbt, Thatcher aide on 'No. 10 North' and: what is co-living?
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- 20:05
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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The financial conduct authority has suspended parts of its £9bn motor finance ruling after a venomous response from industry and consumer groups. Senior City Reporter Sam Norman has the story.
Meanwhile, Politics and Economics Reporter Mauricio Alencar speaks to Margaret Thatcher's former private secretary about Andy Burnham's plans to build a 'Number 10 North'.
Plus: The City AM quarterly magazine is out, and we're joined by one of its editors, Adam Bloodworth to explore what co-living in London actually is.
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- Why banks want to use digital ID without calling it digital ID
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- High-street lenders are trialling a voluntary "digital verification service" instead, rolling out the technology with major brands like NatWest.
The industry is rebranding the system because the phrase "digital ID" has become incredibly divisive. However, banks are desperate to implement it to stop rampant online crime.
Scammers stole over £1.2 billion through payment fraud last year alone, and firms say standard public warnings just aren't cutting it anymore.
This new service will build a secure layer of identity tracking directly into your banking app to lock down your cash.
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#DigitalID #UKBanking #Fintech #FraudPrevention #MoneyTips #BusinessNews
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- Retail investors are facing a £40 million nightmare
- Runtime
- 1:19
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Alderley Group was an unregulated firm operating in the north of England that promised everyday people massive returns of up to 17% a year, pitching it as a risk-free way to help house low-income families.
But the reality was very different. Payouts completely stopped in January, the firm faced a winding-up petition in May, and it officially went into administration by June. The scheme was completely unregulated and these retail investors have virtually no financial protection. To make matters worse, the founders have vanished and cannot be contacted by any of their backers.
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#SocialHousing #PropertyInvesting #FinanceNews #UKBusiness #InvestmentRisk
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- BrewDog is scrapping the CEO role entirely.
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Parent company Tilray has announced James Taylor is out, and they will not be looking for a replacement.
Instead, the Chief Commercial Officer will take the reins and report directly to the US headquarters.
After shutting down several unprofitable venues, the company is focusing on its top-performing sites to stay cash-flow positive.
The big play now? Conquering the US East Coast, which experts say is entering the same massive craft beer boom the UK saw back in 2013.
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#BrewDog #Tilray #CraftBeer #BusinessNews #UKBusiness #CorporateGovernance
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- Is Canary Wharf Back? Barclays' Mega Bet
- Runtime
- 4:24
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Canary Wharf was written off as a post-pandemic ghost town after HSBC announced its exit. But Barclays just signed a staggering 999-year lease in a sign that London’s secondary financial district has potentially escaped its doom loop?
With tech and fintech firms moving in, we break down the structural reality of Canary Wharf’s massive resurgence, and why property investors are watching this move incredibly closely.
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- The City should prepare for Burnham's tax raid
- Runtime
- 8:41
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Andy Burnham has big ideas - will he need big tax hikes to pay for them? And if so, who could he target? Christian May looks at his options, stating with the banking sector.
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- Barclays has committed to Canary Wharf for the next 990 years🤯🏢
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- By signing this historic lease, the bank is set to stay in the district until 3025.
Despite recent post-pandemic shifts and some high-profile corporate relocations, Canary Wharf is seeing a massive resurgence as banking, fintech and payment firms double down on the area.
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Tags: #Shorts #CanaryWharf #LondonBusiness #Barclays #CommercialRealEstate #FinanceNews
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- Would you eat an ultrasound cake? 👶🍰
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Designed for gender reveal parties, these cakes feature edible prints of baby sonograms and fetch up to £50 each.
It is a prime example of how the high street is pivoting to cater to social media culture.
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#BusinessNews #RetailTrends #UKBusiness #Shorts #CakeBox #HighStreet #ConsumerTrends
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- Why are Italian aristocrats hunting for uranium? 🇮🇹☢️
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- An aristocratic family is backing Rafael Resources to reopen a uranium mine in Lombardy that was shut down in the 1980s following the Chernobyl disaster.
With a London float on the Aquis Exchange on the horizon, the race for secure domestic energy is heating up.
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Tags: #NuclearEnergy #Uranium #EnergySecurity #BusinessNews #Investing #Shorts #LondonFloat
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- Brewdog CEO quits after just one year, the business of social housing, and banks eye digital ID
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- 20:13
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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The chief executive of Brewdog has resigned after just a year, and so far, it doesn’t look clear if he’ll be replaced at all. Simon Hunt has the details.
Meanwhile, Andy Burnham has pledged the biggest social housebuilding drive in a generation - Deputy Editor, Charlie Conchie pulls back the curtain on the business of council housing.
Plus: Senior City Reporter, Sam Norman explains why banks want to introduce digital ID.
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- Is AI the key to saving the UK economy? 📈💻
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Is AI the key to saving the UK economy? 📈💻
Google UK and Ireland Managing Director Kate Alessi shared her thoughts on how political frameworks are shaping the technology sector.
While regional policies are still rolling out, Alessi highlighted the tech industry's positive response to the national Labour Party AI Action Plan.
Since artificial intelligence has proven to be a massive driver of economic growth, tech leaders are backing strategic government plans that help safely scale these digital tools nationwide.
Should the government regulate AI closely?
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#UKPolitics #ArtificialIntelligence #TechTrends #GoogleUK #LabourParty #Shorts
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- Why aren't Brits using AI to its full potential at work? 💼🇬🇧
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Google UK and Ireland Managing Director Kate Alessi reveals that while 73% of people across the UK use AI, they aren't deploying it at a scale that truly boosts productivity.
The issue is that many employees feel a sense of guilt or fear because employers haven't provided written AI policies or explicit permission.
To bridge the gap, companies need to offer clear guidelines, ongoing training and active encouragement so staff know exactly how to leverage tech in their daily work.
Does your office have an AI policy? Let us know in the comments.
Watch the full interview on City AM's YouTube channel.
#AI #FutureOfWork #UKBusiness #GoogleUK #TechTrends #Shorts
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- Could a ban on YouTube for under-16s do more harm than good? 📱🇬🇧
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Google UK and Ireland Managing Director Kate Alessi warned that the government's proposed restrictions could cut young people off from vital learning resources.
She revealed that 74% of children use YouTube for educational purposes, and half of all viewing happens in the living room with family.
While online safety is crucial, implementing a blanket ban raises major practical challenges and risks limiting access to an invaluable video library.
What do you think? Is a ban the right move?
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#YouTubeBan #UKTech #OnlineSafety #GoogleUK #EdTech #Shorts
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- Necessary player welfare or an advertising ploy? ⚽️💧
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- The current tournament has sparked a massive debate by effectively turning football into a four-quarter game.
Critics argue this mirrors American sports to open up lucrative new commercial windows for broadcasters.
Managers say it ruins match momentum and alters tactics, but FIFA insists it is strictly for player safety.
With even hotter tournaments coming up in 2030 and 2034, these breaks are likely here to stay.
What is your take? Let us know in the comments.
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#WorldCup #Football #FIFA #SportsBusiness #SportsMarketing #Shorts
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- Why Italian aristocrats want to mine uranium, the FTSE half-year review, and Canary Wharf is BACK
- Runtime
- 21:18
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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A firm run by Italian aristocrats planning to mine uranium in northern Italy, has drawn up plans for a London float as it seeks to capitalise on renewed interest in nuclear technology. City Editor, Simon Hunt explains why.
Meanwhile we're six months into the year - would investing in the FTSE 100 in January have paid off? Michael Hunter has the figures.
Plus: Barclays signs a mega-lease for a new office in Canary Wharf. Could this sign a return for one of London's financial hubs?
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- The corporate ESG boom is facing a major reality check
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- City AM journalist Michael Hunter highlights how the collapse of green governance platforms like G17 Eco shows that the massive revenue once guaranteed for climate compliance is drying up.
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#Shorts #ESG #UKEconomy #BusinessNews #Finance
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- Can Andy Burnham control Labour's backbenchers?
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Andy Burnham's latest speech issued an uncompromising warning that his political direction is non-negotiable.
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#Shorts #UKPolitics #LabourParty #PoliticalStrategy #BusinessNews
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- Does devolution actually work?
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- City AM Editor-in-Chief Christian May tackles the ongoing political debate surrounding regional power.
While localised growth sounds ideal, the reality in devolved nations and struggling local councils suggests otherwise.
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#Shorts #UKPolitics #Devolution #UKEconomy #BusinessNews
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- Is Andy Burnham the Left's Liz Truss?
- Runtime
- 9:51
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Andy Burnham has vowed to end "politics as usual" with a sweeping economic vision for the UK, but who is going to pay for it?
In this clip from the Business as Usual podcast, City AM's Editor-in-Chief Christian May breaks down Burnham's highly ambitious devolution agenda. From state-controlled utilities to a massive council house building program, we dissect why this "Number 10 in the North" playbook mirrors the unmandated, high-risk economic rewriting of the Liz Truss era, and what it means for your wallet.
Tell us what you think in the comments: Can the UK afford Burnham's vision, or are we heading for another fiscal nightmare?
#AndyBurnham #LabourParty #UKEconomy #TaxRaid #LizTruss #Devolution #CityAM
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- Google UK boss on AI and social media ban, Andy Burnham pledges to end politics as usual and is t...
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- 22:35
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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The head of Google in the UK, Kate Alessi has told City AM she was disappointed by the government’s decision to include YouTube in the under-16s social media ban and praised Labour’s AI policies so far this parliament. The remarks come as Google today releases a new in-depth report into the impact of AI on the UK economy, and how the US tech giant is empowering businesses of all sizes.
Meanwhile Andy Burnham has set out his economic vision, pledging more state control of utilities, a massive council housebuilding programme and promised to move more government functions to the North of England.
Plus: as an ESG-reporting firm goes bust, we ask the question: is this the end for environmentalism in business?
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- Google UK boss on AI growth & Labour's social media ban
- Runtime
- 13:30
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- How will artificial intelligence shape the future of the British economy? In this exclusive interview, Google UK Managing Director Kate Alessi discusses the findings of their new £140 billion economic impact report, exploring how AI adoption impacts productivity. She also spoke about the evolving regulatory landscape, including the potential impact of sweeping social media age restrictions on educational content on digital platforms like YouTube.
#UKEconomy #GoogleUK #TechRegulation #AIVideo #BusinessIntelligence
00:00 - The £140 Billion Impact on the British Economy
01:57 - The AI "Permission Gap" in UK Workplaces
03:33 - Addressing the Digital Skills Divide
05:31 - Navigating the Future of Tech and Publishing
08:04 - Regional Tech Strategies Beyond London
11:51 - The Impact of Social Media Restrictions on YouTube
13:36 - Global Trade, Tariffs, and Tech Policy
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- Title
- The absolute irony of the latest World Cup fixture draw.
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- Seattle's chosen Pride Match will feature Iran vs Egypt, two countries where being gay is illegal.
Deputy Sports Editor Matt Hardy looks at the latest awkward situation facing FIFA.
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- Title
- s SpaceX really a safe bet for your hard-earned cash?
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- Tech Reporter Saskia Koopman highlights the recent 24 per cent drop from the peak after an initial 50 per cent surge.
Can it mirror Tesla's massive long-term success?
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- Title
- Why Wall Street is Shunning SpaceX
- Runtime
- 4:30
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire for exactly seven days following the massive SpaceX ($SPCX) IPO - and then it all started to unravel. After a staggering 50% initial surge, shares plummeted 24%, wiping out billions in market cap.
But the real threat isn't just for day traders. Millions of regular Americans are about to find their 401(k)s, retirement accounts, and major index funds forced into Musk’s high-risk, debt-fueled ecosystem.
#SpaceX #ElonMusk #SPCX #StockMarket #Investing #401k #TechBubble #Tesla #USInvestors
0:00 - The Shocking 24% SpaceX Collapse
0:48 - Why Big Tech IPOs Are Market Traps
1:35 - The 401(k) Threat: Forcing SpaceX into Index Funds
2:15 - The Desperation Behind the Tesla-SpaceX Merger
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- Did Nigel Farage nearly cost Vote Leave the EU referendum?
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- How close did Vote Leave come to losing their message in the final days of the Brexit campaign?
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