Bingo halls at risk if Burnham hikes taxes, Mecca Bingo owner warns
Britain’s “much-loved” bingo halls are at risk if the Andy Burnham commits to a £460m hike on gambling taxes, the owner of Grosvenor Casinos and Mecca Bingo has said. Richard Harris, chief executive o...
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UK economy weathers Iran war shocks but slowdown incoming
The UK economy grew 0.4 per cent between April and June, official data has revealed, in a sign that businesses and consumers have so far weathered the worst shocks of the war in Iran. The growth figur...
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FTSE 100 Live: Stocks drop as Antofagasta prompts miner sell-off; oil prices cool
Welcome back to City AM liveblog. Oil prices are hovering around the $88 per barrel mark as investors asses the conflicting rhetoric over the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump said the US had “...
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The Boardroom Playbook for UAE E-Invoicing
UAE businesses must treat mandatory e-invoicing as a strategic transformation, not just a compliance exercise, with boards needing to focus on regulatory readiness, system redesign, staff training, an...
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Thailand: The Fintech Market That No Longer Feels Like Fintech
The following showcases the 2026 developments of fintech and wider digital of Southeast Asian nation of Thailand. The post Thailand: The Fintech Market That No Longer Feels Like Fintech appeared first...
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Vibes matter with tax, so here’s how Healey can deliver a feel-good Budget
We may think it is easy to try to predict how a major tax announcement may impact sentiment based on whether it’s a give or a take. but the evidence shows, there’s no clear correlation between tax cut...
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Surge in Lightning-Related Claims Highlights Growing Risks for Insurers
The recent lightning strike at Ohio's Grafton Reintegration Center underscores rising costs in lightning-related insurance claims, driven by increased property damages.
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Britain needs to start designing for drought
The cultural assumption that Britain will always have enough water belongs to a different climate. This summer should be the catalyst for designing around the one we now face, says Alastair Chisholm M...
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Independent Agencies Maintain Profit Margins Amid Decelerating Growth Trends
Independent agencies report stable margins despite slowed growth, raising concerns over under-investment in producer recruitment and future market conditions.
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Western U.S. Wildfire Risk Reaches $1.4 Trillion As Conflagration Potential Increases
Over 2.5 million properties face wildfire risk in the western U.S., highlighting the increased need for nuanced risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
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Sunstar Insurance Expands into Minnesota with Strategic Acquisition of RJR Faribo
Sunstar Insurance Group's purchase of RJR Faribo marks a significant step in its Midwest expansion, highlighting a focus on cultural fit and strategic growth.
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Eighth Circuit Denies Berkley's $2.5 Million Recovery Claim Against Broan-Nutone
The Eighth Circuit upheld a ruling favoring Broan-Nutone, blocking Berkley's attempt to recover $2.5 million over a gas station fire linked to a ceiling fan.
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Ten bold ideas to fire up the British economy
City AM is about to take its traditional two-week break from printing the newspaper. Very French of us, I know. Don’t worry – the team’s not going anywhere and the website, app, newsletters and studio...
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Massachusetts Court Ruling Expands Insurer Defense Obligations in Medical Liability Cases
A recent Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court decision requires MAG Mutual to provide defense coverage for a physician based on a single prescription allegation.
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Let’s go to the wall to stop graffiti
They say what gets measured gets managed, but no one is documenting the volume of graffiti blighting our streets and degrading civilised society.. until now, writes Neil O’Brien I hate graffiti. I hat...
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