Michael Cassidy had a key role in transforming the UK’s tired financial district into a global behemoth
These historic buildings remain important places of sanctuary, heritage and inspiration for many
1 Undershaft will be the same height as the Shard across the Thames
Construction equipment group generates most of its profits in North America
The City of London’s closure of the old meat market displays an insulting disrespect for trade and civic pride
Butchers mourn closure of market at heart of the UK capital’s food trade for 900 years
Plans to move trading halls to a new, modern facility in Dagenham were shelved earlier this month
The financial district’s new lord mayor sees himself as ‘cheerleader-in-chief’ for the sector
Reeves and Bailey highlight damage from Brexit amid concern about Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on trading partners
Regulator’s proposals provoked backlash from politicians and City of London
Chancellor considers overhaul as lenders face potential multibillion-pound bill for alleged mis-selling of car finance
The FT’s resident freeman takes part in the hallowed ritual of herding sheep across the Thames and into the Square Mile
Tenants are deserting the area and moving back to the City of London — it must transform to survive
Owner of building at 70 St Mary Axe says ‘core capital’ is returning to office market
Clearing bank says it is up to date with all tax payments and blames administrative error
Country must foster a ‘home bias’ through tax and pension systems, analysis by City grandee concludes
Hometown heroes, assemble!
Historic financial centre is investing £68mn in an ‘extreme weather’ plan — but is it enough?
Fund managers including BlackRock, Allianz and Ruffer are betting political stability will boost London market
Financial services veterans call on chancellor to prioritise increasing minimum workplace pension contributions
Hypertrophying towers should not begin to kill the reason for their presence in the Square Mile in the first place
Financial services bosses call for ‘bold’ action as they hope for a period of political stability
Vote follows objection from Lloyd’s of London chair to 73-storey building near site of historic insurance market
CMIT is pushing for reform in a bid to end malaise engulfing London market
Start-ups look overseas as UK's capital markets struggle to stay relevant
