Top stories
-
More investors looking abroad since Boris Johnson took office
According to the deVere Group, since Boris Johnson became UK Prime Minister, there’s been a 35 per cent increase in investors seeking to reduce their exposure to UK assets.
-
Aida Muluneh’s Somerset House photography series
Ethiopian artist Aida Muluneh is showcasing her extraordinary ‘Water Life’ photography series at Somerset House in association with WaterAid until 20 October.
-
Ethical Property Foundation future proofing London living
Antonia Swinson, the chief executive of London’s property advice charity, the Ethical Property Foundation, reflects on its recent summer achievements.
-
City Corporation introduces new wind condition guidelines
The City of London Corporation has recently published the UK’s first wind microclimate guidelines for new development proposals in the Square Mile.
-
More investors looking abroad since Boris Johnson took office
According to the deVere Group, since Boris Johnson became UK Prime Minister, there’s been a 35 per cent increase in investors seeking to reduce their exposure to UK assets.
-
Ditch the Côte d’Azur for the town of Collioure
Collioure, situated down on the South coast of France by the Spanish border, is leaps and bounds better than the far more famous and expensive Côte d’Azur.
-
Growing angst over new Petticoat Tower plans
Middlesex Street Estate resident and City Matters contributor, Ian McPherson, says a lack of information around public health is causing local concern.
-
City Guides relaunch Knowledge of the City series
The City of London Guides are relaunching their popular Knowledge of the City series of walks and lectures in different locations all over the Square Mile for October.
-
Why investing should be higher on women’s agenda
Jackie Fast is an entrepreneur, investor, public speaker, former The Apprentice contestant and the founder of new disruptive ice wine brand REBEL Pi.
-
The top fine dining lunch deals in the City of London
Even some of the City of London’s top restaurants struggle to put bums in seats during the weekday afternoons, leading them to offer special affordable set menus.
-
Global banks meet for first Green Investment Principles meeting
THE City of London Corporation brought together some of the world’s biggest banks in Beijing to discuss the implementation of Green Investment Principles.
-
Over £100k grant to tackle London youth homelessness
City Bridge Trust, the City of London Corporation’s charitable funder, awarded Centrepoint £107,100, for its innovative work tackling youth homelessness in London.
-
The cleverly silly Crown Dual at Wilton’s Music Hall
Wilton's Music Hall in Aldgate is playing host to one of the breakthrough performances of this year's infamous Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Crown Dual.
Latest Edition
About City Matters
Hello, and welcome to City Matters – the City of London’s only dedicated, social enterprise news platform.
We are a free publication with a simple ethos; to inform, entertain and, above all, provide the Square Mile with the community voice it deserves.
You’ll be able to pick up your copy at selected hot spots around the Square Mile. For a full list of location of our distribution points, click here.
But our work doesn’t end when the deadline drops. As a registered Social Enterprise, City Matters also strives to provide employment opportunities to clients of our partner charity the Camden Society, facilitating the change we want to see in the world.