Google built the internet economy. AI is rewriting it. May 15, 2026 For the last two decades, most businesses have competed for visibility. Google rankings, paid search, website traffic, marketplace positioning and social reach became the foundations of modern customer acquisition. Entire industries were built around helping brands climb search results, generate clicks and capture online demand more efficiently than competitors. That ecosystem created clear winners. Companies [...]
Why identity security is now a board-level imperative May 15, 2026 Can your board answer with confidence what your AI agents can actually access right now? Many can’t. That’s become a competitive liability, not just a compliance risk. During my time in boardrooms and speaking with customers across the city, I’ve learned that the risks that keep leaders up at night are often the ones nobody [...]
Eastern City’s Club In The Clouds Is Back! May 12, 2026 Dig out your dancing shoes and get ready to party the night away in the tallest nightclub in town! The Eastern City Club in the Clouds is back by popular demand next month, courtesy of Mixmag, the world’s biggest dance music and clubbing destination, and Horizon 22 Events. Originally launched as a one-off last September, [...]
What’s on in London in May May 1, 2026 May in London is bursting with energy, and Central London Alliance’s go-to guide is here to help you make the most of it. From hands-on workshops and thrilling sporting events to activities the whole city can enjoy, this is your monthly roundup of the very best London has to offer. Whether you’re a seasoned local [...]
Creating space for culture in the Eastern City April 29, 2026 The Eastern City BID is delighted to announce the opening of Hypha x Eastern City Studios, a new gallery and events space at 130 Fenchurch Street. This previously empty retail unit has been transformed through a partnership with Aviva Investors and CO-RE, alongside specialist charitable partner Hypha Studios. The space will host a year-round programme, [...]
Retail Capital has been unlocked April 29, 2026 RetailBook: The leading UK fintech placing retail investors at the heart of capital markets with infrastructure, education and enablement. Last week, the Government launched its retail investment campaign, the most significant attempt in a generation to mobilise UK savings into productive capital. In January, UK fintech RetailBook, alongside AJ Bell, Hargreaves Lansdown and Interactive Investor, wrote to the Chancellor outlining a shared [...]
Office space is rarer than ever – making the right choice matters April 29, 2026 High-quality office space in London’s premium areas is becoming rarer than ever, and that’s why having trust that your company is making the right move – at the right time – matters. The vacancy rate of offices in London’s central areas is plummeting, showing that demand for good space is soaring. While nearly 40 per [...]
Inaugural Arab Women Week concludes in London April 27, 2026 London hosted the inaugural Arab Women Week from April 14 to 18, 2026, to celebrate global female leadership and investment. The first Arab Women Week concluded in London on 18th April, following a series of events focused on business and innovation. Over 700 delegates, including royals and ambassadors from 12 embassies, gathered for the occasion [...]
Santander celebrates the winners of the SW50 2026 programme April 24, 2026 Puja Patel, Head of Strategic Programmes and Universities at Santander UK, recently said: “It’sso important that we celebrate and recognise female talent in the workplace. Without women, wedon’t get the diverse balance that can drive growth, positive change and a greater impact in terms of what society can offer.” Celebrating and recognising female talent sits [...]
KPMG: Over half of insurance CEOs anticipate major M&A disruption April 24, 2026 Partner content, in association with KPMG Insurance A new major report by Big Four giant KPMG has revealed that over 50 per cent of CEOs in the insurance sector expect high-impact M&A deals to affect their businesses, a figure higher than in any other sector in the survey. Huw Evans, Partner and head of insurance [...]