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Class and the City of London: my decade of research shows why elitism is endemic and top firms don't really care

During the COVID pandemic, as most wages stagnated, workers in the City of London were enjoying bumper pay packets. Average partner salaries in one corporate law firm exceeded £2 million for the first time. Investment bankers received their highest bonus payouts since 2008.

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City of London backs multi-million pound plan for Migration Museum in heart of capital

A multi-million pound plan to build a new home for the Migration Museum in the heart of the City has been approved.

Evening Standard

Medieval Henry III sheep law could hinder City of London’s market relocation plans

A Royal Charter was put in force by Henry III in 1247 banning rivals from opening near Romford Market ‘within a day’s sheep drive’ - a distance of 6.6 miles

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Tycoon who arrived as a refugee plans new Museum of Migration in City of London

Museum of Migration could be moved to a new location in Tower Hill, but the wider development faces opposition

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Lights in City of London’s skyscrapers could be switched off to save energy

Future developers will need a detailed light strategy under draft plans

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City of London proposing to make skyscrapers dim their lights at night

Plans for Square Mile would create ‘brightness zones’ governed by curfews amid the darkened buildings

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City of London to revamp traffic system in latest phase of Bank Junction work

The All Change At Bank project is part of an upgrade of Bank station on one of the capital’s busiest junctions

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Premier League’s spending bubble offers only cheap thrills in winter of disconnect

Like the City of London, the top flight is now an unregulated plaything with little relevance to the real world beyond it

The Guardian - UK

Climate activists could face jail over City of London protest

Four protesters found guilty of public nuisance after stopping traffic at Bishopsgate in October 2021

The Guardian - UK

Barbican Theatre spent £100k on electrics to save Studio Ghibli production after high demand

The grand opening of the stage production of My Neighbour Totoro was in jeopardy after a series of technical difficulties cut the power, a City of London committee has heard.

Evening Standard

Evanescent: Enormous glistening bubbles have started taking over the City of London

The iridescent art installation will only be in the city for a few weeks

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TWaT culture be damned, I miss Friday night fun

Thank God it’s Friday? Not quite like we used to, it seems. New stats show Fridays are now almost as quiet as weekends in the City of London. Footfall elsewhere in the capital is down too.

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Londoners are named the most highly educated people in the country

Census data shows more Londoners have top qualifications than anywhere else - with those in Wandsworth and the City of London leading the way

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Covid scientist jailed for killing talented musician when speeding towards City of London traffic lights

A scientist who assisted in the battle against Covid has been jailed for hitting and killing a talented musician while speeding to “beat the traffic lights” on a night out.

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All rise! Ten new towers planned for City of London skyline

New skyscrapers are being planned for London’s financial centre in a sign of investor confidence in the capital

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Banking reforms expert Q&A: will relaxing the rules help the UK economy and what are the risks?

Jeremy Hunt, the UK chancellor of the exchequer, has unveiled a package of measures aiming to protect the City of London’s position as one of the world’s leading financial capitals. With the UK having lost nearly a tenth of the financial assets it manages since Brexit, plus at least 7,000…

The Guardian - UK

The Museum of London: a fundamental clash as the City of London dreams on

As the museum prepares to leave its 70s home, plans to raze the site and build an office-led new complex have sparked a battle with those who want to repurpose what’s already there

Evening Standard

West Ham legend Mark Noble awarded the Freedom of the City of London

West Ham legend Mark Noble has today been awarded the Freedom of the City of London.

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City of London ‘concerned about Bill of Rights’ impact on businesses’

The Bill of Rights will return to Parliament ‘sooner rather than later’, with a date still to be officially confirmed.

Evening Standard

In Pictures: Pomp and pageantry of the Lord Mayor’s Show

Thousands of people gathered in the City of London to watch the Lord Mayor’s Show, a parade dating back more than 800 years.

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Lord Mayor’s Show 2022: Who is the new Lord Mayor and when is it?

The Lord Mayor’s Show returns to the City of London but what is its history and how can you attend?

Evening Standard

Bishopsgate: Man, 25, arrested after three stabbed in attempted phone robbery near Liverpool Street Station

Police have arrested a suspect after three people were stabbed as they tried to prevent a phone robbery in the City of London.

Evening Standard

Slump in AIM floats spells strife for the City of London

THE alarming slump in activity on London’s moribund capital markets is laid bare today with figures showing AIM raised a paltry £3 million for fresh flotations in the last quarter.

The Independent UK

Government bans councils from enforcing 15mph speed limits

Department for Transport rejects request from City of London amid concern about speedometer accuracy

Reuters

Lloyd's of London rings Lutine bell to welcome King Charles

Lloyd's of London rang its Lutine bell on the underwriting floor of its City of London tower to mark the accession of King Charles at a ceremony on Thursday.

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