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Did Nigel Farage nearly cost Vote Leave the EU referendum?
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- Did Nigel Farage nearly cost Vote Leave the EU referendum?
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
- Description
- How close did Vote Leave come to losing their message in the final days of the Brexit campaign?
Lord Matthew Elliott explains the internal reaction to the controversial immigration poster.
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#Shorts #Brexit #Politics #UKPolitics #VoteLeave #EUReferendum
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- Government plans secret pensioner tax, Meta plans Polymarket rival and Iran play Egypt in Fifa Pr...
- Runtime
- 22:26
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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The Treasury is drawing up plans to automatically withhold income tax from the State Pension before it is paid out to pensioners, according to City Editor, Simon Hunt, in a move that would contradict previous assurances by Chancellor Rachel Reeves that she would not “go after” elderly Brits with fresh tax demands.
Meanwhile Facebook's parent company Meta is planning an alternative to US prediction markets app, Polymarket. Tech Reporter, Saskia Koopman has the latest on that, and whether SpaceX was a good investment two weeks ago.
Plus: Iran and Egypt are set to play a Pride game of football in the World Cup on Saturday. Matt Hardy, Deputy Sports Editor, digs into the irony.
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- The State Pension might be taxed via PAYE for the first time ever.
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Treasury is currently working on a plan to deduct tax at source because the State Pension is projected to exceed the personal allowance threshold next year.
Previously, most pensioners didn't need to file tax returns, but this new system could automatically strip 20% before the pension is paid out.
With 12 million people on the state pension roll, it would instantly turn the government into the nation's largest employer.
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#StatePension #UKTax #PAYE #FinanceNews #Retirement #UKPolitics #Shorts
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- The UK is currently dealing with a serious mix of financial, political and social crises.
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The UK is currently dealing with a serious mix of financial, political and social crises.
Historian Sir Anthony Seldon warns that the government needs to act fast using the best tools available.
He explains that the Prime Minister's main focus must be on managing the country's finances, boosting job growth and ensuring law and order so people feel safe in their cities.
According to Seldon, delivering on these basic duties is the only way for the government to win back the public and neutralise political opponents like Nigel Farage.
Can the government turn the economy around this year? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Check out the full interview on City AM's YouTube channel.
#UKPolitics #Economy #BritishPolitics #BusinessNews #CurrentAffairs #London
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- Silicon Valley Bank UK is back in the headlines.
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Silicon Valley Bank UK is back in the headlines.
Now known as HSBC Innovation Bank after being bought for just £1, the bank has paid a massive £135 million dividend to its parent company.
But here is the catch, that is actually a huge drop from the £333 million it paid out the year before. The lender is currently swallowing the costs of a major restructure that resulted in about 100 job cuts.
Is this a sign of stability or a warning for tech financing? Let us know what you think in the comments.
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#SiliconValleyBank #HSBC #Banking #Finance #BusinessNews #TechNews #CityOfLondon
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- Is the UK heatwave actually hurting London's pubs?
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Is the UK heatwave actually hurting London's pubs?
Normally, sunny weather means packed pub gardens, but with temperatures hitting 31°C, city footfall fell by a massive 32.4% on Tuesday.
Commuters are staying home to avoid transport chaos, leaving City bars and pubs unusually quiet.
Are you heading out for a cold drink or staying safely near the fan?
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#London #UKHeatwave #CityOfLondon #LondonPubs #UKWeather #Hospitality
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- To commute or not to commute?
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- London is currently experiencing its hottest June week on record, and it is causing a fascinating split in the City.
Major financial institutions like JP Morgan, Nomura, and M&G are encouraging their staff to work from home to beat the heat and avoid transport disruption. Though many younger professionals are doing the exact opposite.
Are you team working from home or team office AC this week?
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#London #Heatwave #CityOfLondon #RemoteWorking #UKWeather #OfficeLife
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- What does Andy Burnham really think about the economy?
- Runtime
- 8:46
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Manchesterism? Burnhamism? What does it actually mean? Christian May looks at Burnham's economy policies and who's influencing the next Prime Minister.
Is Manchester really a model for the UK economy? And what about the politics of being a 'Northern PM?'
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- Why Heathrow is Stuck While Gatwick Expands
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- While Heathrow remains trapped in a multi-billion pound, decade-long bureaucratic gridlock over its third runway, Gatwick has quietly secured clearance to unlock its second runway.
In this briefing, City AM's Simon Hunt maps out the changing landscape of London's aviation infrastructure. We look at the stark contrast between Heathrow’s massive logistical hurdle—which requires moving major motorways—and Gatwick's highly efficient, "capital-light" 12-meter shift. We also break down the broader "London maxing" structural upgrades taking place across Stansted, Luton, and London City Airport.
Is bureaucratic inertia holding back the UK's primary hub? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
0:00 - The New Shift in London Aviation Infrastructure
0:33 - Gatwick’s Legal Victory and Second Runway Clearance
1:04 - The Logistics: Why Heathrow’s Expansion is Loglocked
1:40 - Inside Gatwick’s 12-Meter "Capital-Light" Solution
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- The board meeting that went wrong, Anthony Seldon on Starmer and the property firm staying on the...
- Runtime
- 18:20
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
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City Editor Simon Hunt reports on a fierce battle between the founder of a tech firm and its board after one of the directors was voted out by shareholders.
Meanwhile British property firm Segro fights off £12.6bn swoop by US real estate giant.
Plus: historian and author Sir Anthony Seldon speaks to City AM's Politics and Economics Reporter Mauricio Alencar about where it all went so wrong for Keir Starmer.
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- 10 Years on: The Real Cost of Brexit
- Runtime
- 9:41
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Ten years after the historic referendum, the economic reality of Brexit continues to challenge British infrastructure and business operations. In this segment from the Business as Usual podcast, the team sits down with Opinion Editor Alys Denby to break down the ongoing "friction" facing UK imports, exports, and small businesses.
We also explore an unexpected silver lining: how regulatory divergence from the EU might actually give the UK a massive competitive advantage in Big Tech and AI regulation.
Is the domestic cost of business friction too high to overcome, or can a tech carve-out save the UK economy from structural decline?
#Brexit #UKEconomy #BritishBusiness #AIRegulation #UKPolitics #CityAM
0:00 - The 10-Year Brexit Post-Mortem
1:12 - Why the Political Promises Unravelled
2:21 - The Two Conflicting Versions of Leaving
3:41 - The Hidden "Friction" Hitting UK Businesses
5:06 - Can AI & Tech Regulation ...
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- Is Boris Johnson to blame for Brexit’s failure? 🇬🇧
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- After securing the votes of staunch Brexiteers, his subsequent policies attempted to mirror his time as a liberal Mayor of London, creating a deeply conflicted strategy for the country.
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#UKPolitics #Brexit #Shorts #London #Policy
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- Why ticket reseller StubHub has been fined nearly £1M 🎟️
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Competition and Markets Authority has penalised the secondary ticketing giant for hiding the true cost of tickets until the very end of the checkout process.
While distinct from dynamic pricing controversies, this hidden fee structure has drawn serious regulatory scrutiny.
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#StubHub #CMA #Shorts #BusinessNews #UKMarkets
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- Why Gatwick is getting a new runway before Heathrow ✈️
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Heathrow's expansion requires tens of billions of pounds, moving motorways, and building brand-new terminals. Meanwhile, Gatwick has a secret weapon: an existing runway on standby.
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#Gatwick #Heathrow #London #Aviation #Shorts
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- "If Burnham Burns, Britain Will Burn": Is the UK Ungovernable?
- Runtime
- 18:54
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The UK is facing a historic political meltdown. With Keir Starmer exiting Downing Street, prime ministerial biographer Sir Anthony Seldon joins us to assess the collapse of political stability in Britain.
From the vulnerability of the triple lock pension to Nigel Farage’s tactical plan to trigger market rebellion, Seldon breaks down the compounding crises facing the incoming Burnham government, and why Britain could be headed toward a chaotic coalition.
#NigelFarage #UKPolitics #AndyBurnham #PensionCrisis #CityAM #KeirStarmer #BritishEconomy
0:00 - Will Farage trigger a market rebellion?
1:18 - How Keir Starmer blew a historic landslide
2:34 - Why UK Prime Ministers lost control of Whitehall
4:15 - "If Burnham burns, Britain will burn"
5:40 - The looming threat to your Triple Lock Pension
7:10 - Seldon's warning: Can the UK survive the next 4 weeks?
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- Are you ruining your ribeye steak without realising it? 🥩
- Runtime
- 0:35
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- [PARTNER CONTENT] Head Chef at Temper City, Hristo Kotev shares the industry standard for serving this iconic cut.
From avoiding an overpowering, intense flavour profile on the rare side, to preventing a dry and liver-like finish if overcooked, here is why medium-rare is the sweet spot🍷
#LondonRestaurants #GourmetFood #ChefSecrets #SteakLovers #LondonEats #TemperCity #FoodGuide #CulinaryArt
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- Gatwick second runway gets lift off, StubHub fined nearly £1M, and Brexit 10 years on: was it wor...
- Runtime
- 17:53
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
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Gatwick Airport has moved a step closer to breaking ground on its eagerly anticipated expansion after a court dismissed a pair of legal challenges (https://www.cityam.com/gatwicks-2-2bn-second-runway-to-be-challenged-in-court/) brought by local campaigners - City Editor Simon Hunt touches down in the studio.
Meanwhile StubHub, the ticket reseller, has been ordered to refund over 50,000 customers and pay a £900,000 fine for hidden fees.
Plus: 10 years on from the Brexit referendum result, was it all worth it? Opinion Editor Alys Denby explains why she's changed her mind on the issue in the last decade.
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- The man behind Brexit on power, politics, friendships, fallouts and the Leave campaign
- Runtime
- 26:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- What really happened behind the scenes on the night of the Brexit referendum?
In this exclusive post-mortem, Vote Leave Chief Executive Matthew Elliott exposes the severe internal friction that threatened to derail the entire campaign just days before the historic vote. From the "unhelpful" and inflammatory tactics of Nigel Farage’s unofficial campaign to the senior leadership figures who were convinced they were going to lose on polling day, Elliott delivers a raw look at a political operation on the brink of chaos.
Discover the tactical missteps, the messaging wars, and the true story of how close the official campaign came to unravelling.
#Brexit #VoteLeave #NigelFarage #UKPolitics #Westminster
00:00 - The Secret Panic Inside Vote Leave
00:49 - Post-Referendum Regrets: Why Senior Leaders Expected Defeat
01:31 - How Farage’s Rogue Messaging Threatened the Strategy
02:22 - The Secret Civil War: Official vs Unoff...
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- Canary Wharf’s brand new Eden Dock lido is officially open
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- This £4.5m open water swim spot is completely chlorine-free, naturally filtered and safe for both swimmers and local aquatic life.
It only costs £10 for an hour, or £18 for a swim and sauna combo.
There is even an affordable restaurant on-site for after your session.
#CanaryWharf #LondonLido #OpenWaterSwimming #Shorts #LondonLife #CanaryWharfLido
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- Burnham's Left-Wing Coup: Is Your Wealth Safe?
- Runtime
- 7:41
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Keir Starmer has been sensationally ousted less than two years into his premiership. As the Labour party prepares for a swift coronation of Andy Burnham, the UK faces a massive structural shift. But behind the promises of a "new dawn," a brutal economic reality is waiting.
With public borrowing figures looking catastrophic, inflation set to spike, and unemployment rising, Burnham's incoming government is walking straight into an economic nightmare. Experts are already warning that to fund his agenda, the new Prime Minister will have to make a choice that will devastate millions: take the axe to welfare, or end the pensions Triple Lock.
#TaxRaid #TripleLock #PensionCrisis #WealthProtection
0:00 – The Defenestration of Keir Starmer
1:42 – Why Starmer’s "Decent Politics" Failed So Fast
3:55 – Andy Burnham & The Northern Magic Myth
5:00 – The Looming Inflation & Unemployment Spike
6:37 – Coronation vs. Scrutiny: A L...
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- The battle for sports broadcasting rights is moving away from traditional television 📺
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Business As Usual team discusses the future of free-to-air sport and how global streaming giants are disrupting the market.
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#SportsBusiness #Shorts #StreamingWars
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- Could political ambition trigger market instability?
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Business As Usual Team discuss the pragmatism required to keep the financial sector on side.
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#UKPolitics #Shorts #LondonFinance
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- Moving from regional mayor to Prime Minister is no easy task
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- There are sobering economic realities to consider, from low growth to high public borrowing, facing any prospective occupant of Number 10.
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#UKPolitics #Shorts #UKEconomy #BusinessNews
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- Keir Starmer resigns: what it means for the economy, the markets and the pound in your pocket
- Runtime
- 23:41
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Prime Minister, with Andy Burnham set to be installed as Labour leader within weeks.
Joining us to make sense of the politics is our Editor-in-Chief Christian May.
Meanwhile, what does the change in regime means for the economy and the markets? Simon Hunt tells us the City's pick for Chancellor.
Plus: could football-crazy Andy Burnham reform sports broadcasting?
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- Tesco fuel sales surge, Sumo wrestling could return to London, Kaleb Cooper speaks to City AM
- Runtime
- 18:27
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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A major hike in fuel prices boosts sales at Tesco, which is bracing for higher inflation in the weeks ahead.
With all eyes on the World Cup, new reports suggest the Sumo could return to London. Could this be the next big sporting phenomenon?
Plus: Kaleb Cooper from Clarkson’s Farm tells City AM that the government needs to keep farmers on side, and that the public doesn’t really care about the price of milk.
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- Kemi Badenoch promises to slash red tape for banks, Lush CEO in court, food inflation drops, and ...
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- 19:18
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has promised to slash post-2008 red tape imposed on the banking industry should she be elected prime minister; our Senior City Reporter, Sam Norman has the story.
Meanwhile the CEO of Lush finds himself in court, and Retail Reporter, Felix Armstrong talks food inflation.
Plus: meet the former co-worker of Gary Stevenson, Kent Bray, who speaks candidly about his struggles with addiction while mentoring the now-famous YouTuber.
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- Inside Keir Starmer's Collapse: From Landslide to Resignation
- Runtime
- 2:59
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister, cutting short a premiership that began with a historic landslide victory just two years ago. Forced out by an internal party mutiny following Andy Burnham’s dramatic by-election win in Makerfield, Starmer exits as the most unpopular Prime Minister in modern British history.
In this post-mortem, we dissect the scandals, the backbench rebellions over the welfare bill, and the catastrophic appointments that caused the Starmer project to unravel from within. What does the return of Andy Burnham mean for Westminster, and what is the reality of Starmer’s murky legacy?
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#KeirStarmer #LabourParty #AndyBurnham #UKPolitics #DowningStreet #Westminster #CityAM
00:00 - The Fall of Keir Starmer
00:35 - The 2024 Landslide: Where It All Went Wrong
01:03 - Scandals, Welfare Cuts, and Mandels...
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- The hidden reality of corporate pressure on the trading floor
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Former Citi trader Kent Bray shares an incredibly honest account of revealing his past addiction to a former colleague who sat beside him every day without knowing.
Check out the full interview on City AM's YouTube channel.
#Shorts #Finance #CorporateLife #Banking #London #MentalHealth
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- The hidden reality of high-pressure trading
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Former Citi bank trader Kent Bray shares how his daily struggle with addiction crept into his time working in Canary Wharf.
Check out the full interview on City AM's YouTube channel.
#Shorts #Finance #CorporateLife #Banking #London
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- Why is long-form analysis winning online when traditional TV keeps it short?
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Why is long-form analysis winning online when traditional TV keeps it short?
Audiences are shifting towards digital content that offers deep context over quick summaries.
The demand for clear, analytical breakdowns of complex global events is higher than ever.
Check out the full interview on City AM's YouTube channel.
#Shorts #Media #Journalism #BusinessNews #DigitalMedia
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- Why does better tech mean more work?
- Runtime
- 1:02
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Jevons Paradox explains why efficiency gains actually increase our workloads rather than giving us more free time, a trend moving directly from the steam engine era into artificial intelligence.
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#Shorts #Economics #Productivity #Business #Workplace
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- The hidden elements powering your tech
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- From electric cars to your AirPods, rare earth metals make the modern world work.
Ed Conway explains why the real challenge isn't finding these 17 critical elements, it is our willingness to refine them.
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#Shorts #Tech #RareEarths #ElectricVehicles #SupplyChain #Economics
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- Andy Burnham PM Bid: What It Means for the Pound in Your Pocket
- Runtime
- 13:52
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Keir Starmer’s grip on Downing Street is slipping.
Following a seismic by-election victory, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is poised to launch a brutal summer leadership challenge that could completely upend British politics. But what does a Burnham premiership actually mean for the City of London, global financial markets, and the pound in your pocket?
We break down the immediate market reaction on the trading floors, from the sudden movements in the FTSE 250 to shifting gilt yields. We also expose Burnham’s secret economic inner circle—featuring former Bank of England Chief Economist Andy Haldane and Lord Jim O'Neill—and scrutinise his radical fiscal agenda. From sweeping tax cuts for pubs to the state nationalisation of Thames Water, we reveal exactly how his "Manchester-ism" style of politics will impact corporate investment, personal finance thresholds, and London's status as a global financial powerhouse.
00:00 - Is Starmer...
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- Olive or Vesper?
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- To mark International Martini Day, wine and drinks consultant Libby Brodie visited London’s Sale e Pepe to taste two very different cocktails.
Watch as she compares a deeply savoury dirty martini, complete with an anchovy stuffed olive, against a crisp and classic frozen Vesper martini.
Check out the link in bio for more.
#London #Cocktails #Martini #InternationalMartiniDay #Hospitality #LondonBars #SaleEPepe
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- Could Sumo wrestling be coming back to London?
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Grand Sumo has only left Japan twice, both times to go to London. And reports suggest that it could be coming back again - and sooner than you might expect...
#Sports #Business #Sumo #London #Japan
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- Is private equity buying up the FTSE?
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Companies are disappearing off the FTSE 100 as private equity money pours in, but why is this happening?
#Business #Finance #PrivateEquity
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- The difference between UK and US billionaires
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Why do British billionaires sound so different to US ones? City AM's Simon Hunt has a theory.
#Billionaires #Business #UK #USA #Wealth
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- Kemi Badenoch pledges biggest financial rules shake up since Thatcher
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has promised the biggest shake up to financial and banking regulations since Margaret Thatcher unleashed the 'Big Bang' on the City in the 1980s. Senior City reporter Samuel Norman has all the details...
#Banks #KemiBadenoch #Conservative #Politics #Finance #Business
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- Britain's cheapest and most expensive work lunches
- Runtime
- 1:34
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- There's been a surprise fall in food inflation, though this is likely to be short lived. Our retail reporter Felix Armstrong explains - with new data about which foodstuffs are up and down - what is the cheapest and most expensive work lunch in the UK right now.
#Inflation #CostOfLiving #FoodPrices #Retail #Business
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- Why the founder of Lush has ended up in court
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The former chief executive of cosmetics giant Lush is set to face off against the current chief executive in a 19-day trial that spans more than 30 years of the company’s history and may cost over £6m in legal fees.
The dispute stems from former chief executive Andrew Gerrie’s 2014 exit from the company, after 20 years at the helm, which is well known for its colourful bath bombs.
#Lush #Business #Retail #HighStreet
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- Labour's leadership gamble comes at a bad time for the UK economy
- Runtime
- 7:19
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Andy Burnham could be set to return to Parliament, where he would immediately be the frontrunner to become the next Prime Minister.
And, while Rachel Reeves might be breathing a brief sigh of relief this week as inflation held steady, there are signs that the worst is yet to come - with the full impacts of the war in Iran yet to be seen.
So, how would a new government handle these challenges? City AM Editor-in-Chief Christian May gives his thoughts.
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- Hydration breaks at the World Cup: A disruption for fans, but a major win for advertisers? ⚽️
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- While player welfare is essential, these tactical pauses are creating lucrative new opportunities for in-game marketing, much like half-time adverts or hydration breaks in cricket.
#WorldCup #SportsBusiness #Advertising #Football #Marketing #BusinessNews
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- How do brands advertise at major sporting events when the law makes it hard?
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Charlie Rudd, Chief Executive of Publicis Groupe UK’s Creative Practice, explains the power of distinctive brand assets. From colour recognition to clever text swaps, find out how agencies navigate international regulatory rules.
#Marketing #Advertising #Branding #WorldCup #SixNations #BusinessStrategy #UKBusiness
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- How water breaks create prime real estate for in-game advertising
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- While football fans may find World Cup hydration breaks disruptive to the flow of play, advertisers view them as a golden opportunity.
In this City AM exclusive, an advertising chief executive explains how these brief pauses create prime real estate for in-game advertising.
Though player welfare remains paramount, the commercial potential of these slots is drawing parallels to traditional mid-game breaks found in sports like cricket.
Watch more on City AM's YouTube channel.
#WorldCup #SportsMarketing #FootballBusiness #Advertising #SportsScience #MediaIndustry
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- London’s largest rosé terrace has officially reopened for its 21st consecutive year.
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- London’s largest rosé terrace has officially reopened for its 21st consecutive year.
Franco's has been a beloved Italian institution for over 80 years, combining heritage with exceptional culinary experiences.
Boasting an expansive selection of over 60 different varieties of rosé, alongside an extensive wine list curated to pair perfectly with anything.
Don't forget to nominate your favourite spot for the City AM Toast Awards 2026.
Drop your nominations now! 👇
https://www.cityamevents.co.uk/toast-2026
#LondonFood #Francos #StJames #LondonDining #ItalianFood #FineDining #LondonLife #WinePairing #SummerInLondon
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- Extreme heat is set to be a major factor in the upcoming World Cup
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The team's strategy to cope with the heat relies on a specialised product from a British manufacturer called YuYu, which initially gained recognition for selling hot water bottles.
Steve Kemp, England's head of physical performance, medicine, and nutrition, has secured 30 of YuYu's 90cm ice recovery bottles.
These frozen water sleeves can be wrapped around the players' necks and arms to lower core body temperatures during short match breaks.
Read more of Sam Cunningham's Between The Lines column.
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- Title
- "I was a Citibank Director doing 30g of Coke a week" | Mentoring Gary Stevenson while Spiralling
- Runtime
- 29:54
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- What happens when the pressure to perform drives a high-achieving Citibank Director into a devastating, hidden 30g-a-week cocaine habit?
In this incredibly candid interview, former professional rugby player, Oxford graduate, and senior foreign exchange trader Kent Bray strips back the "mask" of corporate success. Kent opens up about running the biggest forward FX book at Citibank while a drug dealer met him outside Canary Wharf every single morning, how he successfully hid his spiral from his colleagues (including a young trader he was mentoring, Gary Stevenson), and the terrifying rock-bottom moment in a hotel room that finally saved his life.
Now a mentor and counsellor to elite corporate executives and international rugby players, Kent reveals why so many "successful" people are secretly spinning out of control—and how they can find a way back.
00:00 - The Secret Life of a Citibank Director
01:30 - The Mask of Success: Meeting 20 years ...
- Title
- Can too many push notifications lead to legal trouble for fintech companies?
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A Revolut customer took the digital bank to task after being woken up by marketing notifications during the early hours of the morning.
Although Revolut issued a twenty-five pound courtesy payment to address the disruption, the customer remained unsatisfied with the response and escalated the complaint.
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#Fintech #Revolut #DigitalBanking #FinancialNews #CustomerService #BankingRegulations #LondonBusiness #FinanceNews
- Title
- Kingsmill owner buys Hovis
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The UK bread market is seeing a major consolidation as Associated British Foods, the corporate parent of Kingsmill, secures regulatory approval for its seventy-five million pound acquisition of Hovis.
The deal combines the two firms, making it the largest commercial bread-making entity in the United Kingdom.
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#Kingsmill #Hovis #ABF #UKBusiness #CorporateMAndA #CompetitionLaw #RetailNews #LondonBusiness
- Title
- Private banking is transforming as the battle for affluent clients heats up
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- With Coutts raising its entry threshold, traditional boundaries are shifting, allowing digital-first fintech platforms to enter the luxury wealth space.
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#LondonFinance #FintechInnovation #BankingTrends #PrivateBank #WealthStrategy #LondonBusiness #Investment
