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Traces of palladium have been found by a waste removal firm in London They say one person’s trash is another person’s treasure, though few would find value in the rubbish that litters the streets. Yet beneath these dusty paths lie particles of actual treasure in the form of precious metals. The mucky riches were discovered [...]

Sir Howard Bernstein has overseen the triumphant regeneration of Manchester over the last 14 years. Can he now work his magic on London’s West End? As chief executive of Manchester City Council since 1998, Sir Howard Bernstein is widely credited with spearheading the city’s regeneration, its recovery from the 1996 IRA bombing, and its massively [...]

In this tough economic climate, investors need sound strategy for managing the property market Historically, during downturns, savvy investors have turned to gold, treasuries and defensive equities as a hedge against market risk. In my opinion, gold has had its run, the majority of treasuries are yielding next to nothing and defensive stocks are over-valued. [...]

Real estate investment trusts are fast becoming an attractive and reputable asset for investors News of Beijing’s housing bureau’s proposed launch of China’s first real estate investment trust (REIT) barely raised an eyebrow in the UK, despite an astonishing pledge to build 36 million homes by 2015. Unsurprising, given the UK’s own REIT regime remains [...]

Property in London is proving itself to be a dependable, secure and profitable way for investors to increase their portfolio Investment in UK residential property – especially in and around London – has been a very sound and steady investment for many home-owners and buy-to-let investors with constant, if not particularly high income and good [...]

An intimate knowledge of the financial sector is being exploited by one company to drive efficiencies and create a competitive edge The first decade of this millennium has seen the financial services outsourcing industry mature, from searching for the world’s cheapest day rate, to a cost-efficient strategy that benefits from outsourced experts while still retaining [...]

The euro’s ‘existential crisis’ is grim, and investor confidence is low. So where should we be looking to? Whether it’s in Europe or the Far East, it seems the name of the game here is growth “The euro zone is in the midst of an existential crisis from which it may not emerge,” says Andrew [...]

As the world descends on the capital next summer, the Mayor will be waiting with open arms, a trusty supply of bons mots and a seemingly irrepressible desire to shock, just a little Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, and one of the few politicians to be on first name terms with the public, has [...]

Add a touch of extravagance and exclusivity to your event at the venue closest to the games stadium The most striking place to entertain clients at the games? Look for the fish. Forman’s Fish Island, a stunning silver and pink building deliberately reminiscent of a darne of salmon, is the venue closest to the games [...]

It’s not just sprinters who need world-class timing. We look at the key decisions you must take for your event to come in first next year As London starts to buzz with anticipation, many businesses will be tempted to hitch their wagon to the Olympic star. “One thing we’ll certainly see is more companies promoting [...]