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AEG’s Paul Samuels: ‘No one believes my kids when they say I named the O2’

AEG’s Paul Samuels: ‘No one believes my kids when they say I named the O2’

AEG’s Paul Samuels helped make the Millennium Dome into the O2. He tells us about the world of sponsorship, and how his career has shaped up since,...

21.02.2025 4

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Anna Moloney

The Debate: Should we use AI for everyday work tasks?

The Debate: Should we use AI for everyday work tasks?

Is using AI for emails and note-taking a no-brainer, or do we risk losing important human skills? We get two writers to hash it out in this week’s...

20.02.2025 4

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After Allbright, is there a future for women-only members clubs?

After Allbright, is there a future for women-only members clubs?

Allbright has now closed its Mayfair clubhouse and will operate from a co-hosted lounge in Old Sessions House. Allbright has shut the doors to its...

15.02.2025 10

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‘I used to be paid £1 an hour’: CEO of Tokio Marine Kiln on how he made it

‘I used to be paid £1 an hour’: CEO of Tokio Marine Kiln on how he made it

Matthew Shaw skipped university to get into the working world as fast as he could. Now he heads up Tokio Marine Kiln, one of the world’s leading...

14.02.2025 6

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The Debate: Are growth and net zero incompatible?

The Debate: Are growth and net zero incompatible?

Are growth and net zero really star-crossed lovers, or can they find a happy marriage? We get two writers to hash it out in this week’s Debate Yes:...

13.02.2025 8

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‘Those who told me to start small are eating their words’: Kate Robertson on setting up ‘the Young Davos’

‘Those who told me to start small are eating their words’: Kate Robertson on setting up ‘the Young Davos’

After 30 years in advertising, Kate Robertson decided to launch One Young World, since dubbed “the Young Davos” in 2009. She tells us how she did...

07.02.2025 4

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Anna Moloney

The Debate: Has Britain lost its work ethic?

The Debate: Has Britain lost its work ethic?

Chris Philp has told Brits to pull up their bootstraps, but have we really lost our work ethic? We let two writers hash it out in this week’s Debate...

06.02.2025 4

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Anna Moloney

Does Scotland actually want to ban cats?

Does Scotland actually want to ban cats?

A report published by the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC) about cat ownership has produced a flurry of headlines over an alleged “cat...

04.02.2025 5

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Pembroke VCT boss Andrew Wolfson: ‘New founders aren’t blaming Brexit’

Each week we dig into the memory bank of the City’s great and good. Today, Andrew Wolfson, CEO of Pembroke VCT and backer of brands including...

31.01.2025 2

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Slack chat murders and office missions: How to play The Traitors at work  

Ever dreamed of banishing your boss? We speak to the office who played their own version of The Traitors and can help you set up your own Discussing...

24.01.2025 5

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‘Find me unwinding in my jacuzzi’: The life of Planet Organic founder Renee Elliott

Renee Elliott opened Planet Organic’s first store in London in 1995 Each week we dig into the memory bank of the City’s great and good. Today,...

24.01.2025 2

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‘I won The Apprentice nearly 20 years ago!’: Tim Campbell on his career since

Each week we dig into the memory bank of the City’s great and good. Today, we speak to businessman Tim Campbell MBE, the founder of Bright Ideas...

17.01.2025 8

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The Debate: Will RTO mandates help or harm businesses?

(Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) WPP’s RTO mandate has riled up employees, but are businesses right to clamp down on working from home? Our...

17.01.2025 2

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Anna Moloney

Buy something, or get out: How coffee shops are clamping down on WFH loiterers

As Lloyds looks to tie bonuses to office attendance and TfL considers free coffee incentives for commuters, there’s another factor which may start...

15.01.2025 4

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Best of 2024: Our favourite features of the year all about London

When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life – and this year’s bumper crop of features, delving into topics from the dominion of the London...

31.12.2024 3

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Best of 2024: Our top 5 debates of the year

City AM’s weekly debate feature takes the fiercest water-cooler debates and pits two candidates head to head before delivering The Judge’s ultimate...

27.12.2024 4

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Square Mile and Me: Natasha Guerra on setting up Runway East

Each week we dig into the memory bank of the City’s great and good. Today, Natasha Guerra, CEO of co-working space provider Runway East, tells us...

28.11.2024 4

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UK workers are shunning the office Christmas party. But why?

Happy Young People Dancing on New Year Party. Santa Claus. People in Red Caps. Happy New Year Concept. Glass of Champagne. Celebrating of New Year....

28.11.2024 3

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Explainer in brief: Why does Labour want to abolish local councils?

Efficiency has quickly become a key buzzword in governance, so reports that Labour is drawing up plans to abolish dozens of district councils in a...

25.11.2024 3

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Man fined over noisy cockerel. But what counts as a ‘nuisance pet’?

Soho residents may have issued over 17,000 noise complaints in 2022, but turns out those in search of the quiet life may not find it in the...

21.11.2024 9

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Square Mile and Me: Farmer J boss Jonathan Recanti on his career (and what salad he orders)

Each week we dig into the memory bank of the City’s great and good. Today, Farmer J CEO and founder Jonathan Recanti takes us through his career...

14.11.2024 3

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Square Mile and Me: Together’s Ryan Etchells on going from intern to CCO

Each week we dig into the memory bank of the City’s great and good. Today, Ryan Etchells, chief commercial officer at Together, takes us through...

07.11.2024 3

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London’s graveyards are nearly full. What happens next?

Something to spook you this Halloween? London is running out of grave space. Anna Moloney looks at the history of the city’s cemeteries – and their...

31.10.2024 2

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Square Mile and Me: Broadridge International president Mike Sleightholme

Each week we dig into the memory bank of the City’s great and good. Today, Mike Sleightholme, president of S&P 500 fintech Broadridge...

31.10.2024 3

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Canary Wharf and Me: Fairgame CEO Richard Hilton on his fun-filled career

Each week we dig into the memory bank of the City’s great and good. Today, Richard Hilton, CEO of Fairgame and founder of Gymbox, takes us through...

24.10.2024 2

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Win a dream house for £15? How Omaze found controversial success in the UK

Luxury house prize draw Omaze has found booming success in the UK, but not everyone’s happy about it. Anna Moloney examines why “What would life be...

07.10.2024 2

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Square Mile and Me: PPRO CEO Motie Bring on a career in fintech – and a plea for more office dogs

We dig into the memory bank of the City’s great and good. Today, Motie Bring, CEO at London fintech PPRO, talks us through his career journey and...

27.09.2024 2

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Against the Olympics: Why we should stop worshipping elite sport

Expensive, disruptive and just plain annoying, it’s time to stop hero-worshipping the Olympics, writes Anna Moloney Finally this month the Euros...

29.07.2024 1

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How to be a Super Yimby – and help fix Britain’s housing crisis

Labour has announced exciting new plans for 1.5m desperately needed new homes, but some are determined to get in the way. Here’s City A.M.’s guide...

22.07.2024 1

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Anna Moloney

The Notebook: Sheerluxe’s ‘AI fashion editor’ shows perils of trying to be cutting edge

Sheerluxe editor-in-chief Charlotte Collins and ‘AI-enhanced lifestyle editor’ Reem. Credit: Sheerluxe Instagram. Where the City’s movers and...

18.07.2024 2

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Anna Moloney