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Making Tax Digital initiative crippling growth potential, FSB report

The Making Tax Digital initiative has "significantly increased costs and admin burdens for small firms", according to a new report from the Federation of Small Businesses. FSB’s new publication, A Duty to Reform: Making tax work for small businesses in a digital world, shows that small firms are each spending...

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Making Tax Digital initiative crippling growth potential, FSB report

The Making Tax Digital initiative has "significantly increased costs and admin burdens for small firms", according to a new report from the Federation of...
Business

Applications now open for Clean City Awards 2021

City firms reducing carbon emissions, cutting out single-use plastics and improving air quality are being encouraged to enter the capital’s top environmental gongs, the...

Business

Free City of London climate action course to help SMEs go net zero

Applications for a free City of London climate action course are now open, giving small and medium-sized businesses advise on how they can help turn the tide on
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Public notice: The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths

The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths is applying for grant of a premises licence.
Business

London Data Charter can help drive the capital forward

Lobby group London First marked the first day of London Tech Week by announcing the London Data Charter and urging businesses in the capital to harness the power of...
Business

Emergency COVID recovery visas could solve labour shortage crisis

Sadiq Khan has called on the Government to introduce emergency COVID recovery visas to solve labour shortages in London. Khan said a combination of factors...
Business

Public notice: Caffeina Latina Ltd.

Caffeina Latina Ltd has applied to the City of London Corporation for a new premises licence.
Business

Public notice: CodeNode Space & Events

CodeNode Space & Events has applied to the City of London for a new premises licence.
Business

Public notice: Urban Pubs & Bars Ltd.

Urban Pubs & Bars Ltd has given notice of application for grant of premises licence.
Business

Small firms facing ‘mixed picture of uncertainty’

FSB London has today released its quarterly confidence index showing a mixed picture of uncertainty for small businesses, and a clear need for a reduction...
Business

City Corporation helps businesses build resilience as Square Mile reopens

The City of London Corporation is working with businesses to build resilience and help tackle the rise in COVID-19 infections as the Square Mile reopens for business. The...
Business

City Corporation urges finance sector to get behind Socio-Economic Diversity Taskforce

The City of London Corporation has called on firms from the UK’s financial and professional services industry to harness their colleagues and networks to support the work of...
Business

Public notice: Details Corp Ltd.

Details Corp Ltd. is applying for a new premises licence.
Business

Small firms call for better access to support and advice

The Government’s flagship levelling-up agenda will fall short of improving regional economies unless more is done to bolster business support for smaller firms, according to a new report from...
Business

Respect house rules, small businesses urge consumers ahead of Monday re-opening

Ahead of the lifting of Covid restrictions in England on Monday, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is urging consumers to respect the ‘house rules’ which many firms are...
Business

Public notice: MPRJ LS Ltd.

MPRJ LS is applying for a new premises licence.
Business

Award up for grabs for businesses which back community sport

Businesses in London can be nominated for an award recognising their role in supporting community sport. The London Sport Awards, which take place in December, celebrate the efforts...
Business

Small businesses urge government to intervene before Thursday ‘flashpoint’

The Federation of Small Businesses is urging the Treasury to take a final opportunity to update timeframes for business support measures which are set to wind...
Business

Public notice: Lebaneats Takeaway Ltd.

Lebaneats Takeaway Ltd is applying for a new premises licence.
Business

Workers ready to return to capital, Centre for London says

Most Londoners are now comfortable with returning to the city centre, while confidence in the job market is at its highest since last year, according to
Business

Scheme rating COVID-19 safety expanded to all City firms

A pioneering scheme assessing business’ COVID-19 safety measures has been expanded to cover all City companies. The accreditation scheme, which was set up in September last year as a...
Business

Calls for SMEs to shape new strategy to support Square Mile firms

The City of London Corporation is urging Square Mile SMEs to get involved in discussions about how to support the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and enable growth into the future. The SME Strategy Focus Groups will be...

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Women in Philanthropy: “Not just ribbon cutters”

A common criticism of charitable giving is that it is dominated by older, white...
By Jo Davy 8th March 2018
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Culture and Commerce Taskforce identifies how to bring back London’s buzz

A unique City taskforce bringing together the creative and business sectors has established a...
By City Matters editors 22nd October 2021
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Mayor urged to reform Pride in London over racism claims

Leading members of the LGBTQ+ community have called on Sadiq Khan to reform Pride...
By Joe Talora 22nd October 2021
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Food & Drink
A guide to dining out at the Lord Mayor’s Show

Crowds from all over London descend upon the Square Mile each year for the Lord...
By City Matters editors 21st October 2021
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Entertainment, News
Why the Lord Mayor’s Show history is so important to the City

It’s that time of year again; the City’s chiefs are donning their finest garments...
By City Matters editors 21st October 2021
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Plans to turn Boundary House office block into luxury hotel with ‘sky forests’

An old office block is set to become a luxury hotel with a rooftop...
By Hannah Neary 21st October 2021
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Shocking rise in stalking rates in London, data reveals

Shocking new figures have revealed there were more than 10,000 stalking offences recorded in...
By Joe Talora 21st October 2021
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City residents and workers encouraged to take up free cycle services

The City of London Corporation’s Planning and Transportation Committee is calling on residents and...
By City Matters editors 21st October 2021
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Planned hotel overlooking Thames faces resident backlash

Plans for a hotel offering “splendid” views of the Thames have sparked outrage among...
By Hannah Neary 20th October 2021
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City Corporation boosts the Emanuel Hospital with £450k

Funding from a charity
By City Matters editors 20th October 2021
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The Tulip skyscraper could be back on the cards for City of London

A huge tower could be built in Central London as the new Housing Secretary...
By Hannah Neary 19th October 2021
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