Cohere's Aidan Gomez bets the house on 'sovereign AI' with Aleph Alpha merger valuing the group at $20bn
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Analysis: Could £1bn IPL RCB cricket windfall begin Diageo’s comeback? Sport Business It’s been a tough few months for Diageo – and a tough few years for Diageo shareholders. The London-listed drinks giant has seen its share price melt away amid a slump in demand for premium spirits, rising production costs and a flurry of tariffs from across the pond. The stock is already down by an [...]
ZayZoon, the Calgary fintech born on a fishing boat, posts 1,487% growth as earned wage access goes mainstream
Botpress raises $25m as Quebec's Sylvain Perron pitches his startup as the 'infrastructure layer' for AI agents
US markets rally as tech stocks look to boost AI capabilities February 19, 2026 US markets closed higher on Wednesday, as tech stocks reaped the benefits of investors once again brushing off fears of an AI bubble. Tech stock share prices boomed, following reports from Bloomberg that Open AI is close to finalising the first phase of a new funding round, which is expected to bring in more than [...]
What does the Schroders acquisition mean for Cazenove Capital? February 19, 2026 The City was stunned last Thursday, after one of London’s oldest financial institutions entered a surprise mega deal with an American investment firm. Schroders announced it had agreed a £9.9bn takeover by Nuveen, ending over two centuries of independence for the asset manager. The shock acquisition is set to create one of the world’s largest [...]
Antofagasta’s shares dip despite soaring revenue February 17, 2026 London listed Mining company Antofagasta saw its share’s dip in early morning trading despite reporting a rise in revenue, driven by increased commodity prices and booming demand. The Chilean based group recorded a 30 per cent jump in revenue to $8.6bn (£6.3bn), reflecting copper prices reaching record highs in 2025, coupled with the rising prices [...]
What’s on London in December 2025 December 4, 2025 | City Talk London is gearing up for a spectacular December, and the city is brimming with seasonal excitement. Plan your festive days around a truly diverse selection of activities, featuring everything from captivating exhibitions and brand-new store openings to amazing seasonal offers and must-see Christmas celebrations. It’s a fun, festive month with something for everyone, and your [...]
Tony Matharu, Chairman of Central London Alliance CIC Comments on the Rumoured Introduction of a London Tourist Tax November 25, 2025 | City Talk It is not the cheerful Christmas bells jingling and the tidings of comfort and joy London can look forward to having, but the inevitable rattle of shutters slamming shut for the last time from the closed hospitality businesses whose metaphorical backs have been broken by the burden of another unjustified, economically harmful tax on London’s [...]
Business Leaders Call for Bold Tax Reform and Pro-Growth Policies at Central London Forum November 12, 2025 | City Talk Hundreds of senior business leaders, policymakers, and innovators gathered last month at The Emmanuel Centre in Westminster for London – Opportunities and Obstacles for Growth, a major public forum hosted by Central London Alliance CIC. The event featured six high-level panel discussions exploring critical issues shaping the capital’s future, including London’s economy, property and infrastructure, [...]
London’s Innovators Call for Investment and Regulation to Sustain the Capital’s Heart November 11, 2025 | City Talk At the London – Opportunities and Obstacles for Growth event hosted by Central London Alliance CIC, leading voices from retail, culture, and entertainment came together to explore the city’s evolving creative and economic landscape. Chaired by Christian May, Editor-in-Chief of CityAM, the panel featured Charlotte Fletcher, founder of CLF Solutions , Gareth Hughes, Partner, [...]