The Bank of England’s decision to raise interest rates today for the ninth consecutive time is an understandable response to rampant inflation, but it will create further strain on London businesses.

The 2024 General Election is in a week. Here's everything you need to know about casting your vote on election day.

Celebrating Chinese Culture in the Year of the Ox The inaugural Global SinoPhoto Award winners were announced last month to coincide with Chinese New Year festivities at the start of the Year of the Ox.

Exploring the gardens at Buckingham Palace The garden at Buckingham Palace will open to visitors from July to September this year, allowing the grounds of HM The Queen’s official London residence to be explored through a self-guided tour for the first time.

Profound uncertainty has overshadowed British business activity since the 2016 Referendum. The draft Withdrawal Agreement offers some clarity and crucially a reasonable basis to move forward towards a new UK-EU trading relationship.

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Turkey has officially changed its name to “Türkiye”.  On 4 December 2021, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a presidential circular calling for traders and government entities to start implementing the use of the name “Türkiye” instead of Turkey, initiating with this the process to change of the country’s name.

Stewart is an expert in maritime policy and regulatory affairs and is responsible for representing MSC Cruises in its engagement with policy-makers and key stakeholders and partners in the UK.