By now, Londoners will have made their way to the nearest community centre, school or council office, temporarily transformed into a polling station, to cast their vote for the next London mayor. But who will become Boris Johnson’s replacement
Operators from London’s taxi industry have come together for a plan that looks to revolutionise the city’s black cab, making them faster, smarter and greener, and they’re calling on Boris Johnson’s replacement to support the cause.
Ahead of the London mayoral election on 5 May 2016, the five leading candidates fighting to replace Boris Johnson assembled at Here East to reveal how they plan to transform tech and digital services in the British capital for the benefit of businesses.
Connectivity, venture capital, diversity, community and more – we take an in-depth look at the various factors and accomplishments that make London deserving of the “business capital of Europe” label.
High-end fusion restaurant Sushisamba will bolster its global catalogue of restaurants with a new branch that will open in London’s Covent Garden, where it will join a “growing list of pedigree brands”.
An increased demand for storefronts in luxurious locations sent central London commercial property rents up by 18 per cent in 2015.
The British technology industry continues to surge, as new results from Boris Johnson’s London & Partners promotional company have revealed that the sector raised a $3.6bn worth of venture capital funding in 2015 – a new record.
Having been one of the most hotly-debated economic topics in recent years, companies throughout the UK could be rejoicing or commiserating after predicted changes to local business rates.
By Kevin Mann
London is often the UK city grabbing all of the headlines, but as George Osborne pushes his Northern Powerhouse scheme, he’ll likely be pleased to hear that an entrepreneur from New Zealand set his sights on Newcastle ahead of the UK capital for his company’s debut on British soil.
Marcus Weston spoke to Real Business about how he went from high-flying investment banker to a Kabbalah teacher helping entrepreneurs find a different way to do business.
