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British authorities review security for London marathon
Stephen Beard Apr 16, 2013
After the bombings in Boston, authorities in London are looking at their own security arrangements in advance of Sunday's London marathon.
JPMorgan ignored risk warnings, misled investors: Report
Scott Tong Mar 15, 2013
Senate investigators are holding a hearing today on JPMorgan’s estimated $6.3 billion losses connected to a London trader known as the 'Whale.' New evidence from internal emails and phone calls suggests the blame may lie with even bigger fish in company.
London mayor calls lawmakers 'great supine protoplasmic invertebrate jellies'
Kai Ryssdal Feb 25, 2013
The notoriously outspoken Boris Johnson was surprised that lawmakers in the London Assembly had no questions about a major budget cut.
Forget 'going for the gold', Olympics are a hassle
David Weinberg Feb 22, 2013
The U.S. Olympic Committee has invited 35 mayors to bid for the 2024 Olympics, but the cost of just applying is more than most cities want to spend.
British opera finds harmony in financial world
Stephen Beard Dec 5, 2012
A British academic and banker have composed an opera that highlights the harmonies they find in the world of finance , which some view as a place of turbulence.
Top finance firms gather to discuss LGBT issues
Shereen Marisol Meraji Nov 14, 2012
In London this week, executives from global financial companies held a summit to discuss how to make work culture more LGBT-friendly.
Iconic London taxi faces uncertain future
Stephen Beard Oct 24, 2012
The maker of London’s famed black cabs has filed for bankruptcy protection. Recession, quality issues and competition have hit profits.
Remains of the London Olympic games
Stacey Vanek Smith Sep 12, 2012
If you find yourself still pining for the Olympic Games, never fear! Now you can own a piece of the games. Literally.
Heathrow expansion may be good economics, bad politics
Stephen Beard Sep 17, 2012
The U.K.'s economy is expected to shrink this year. There are calls for the government to spend more money on infrastructure projects -- including adding another runway at London's Heathrow Airport.
London businesses tally up sales after Olympics
Christopher Werth Aug 14, 2012
Now that the Games are over, small businesses in London are complaining of losses in their books.
