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From a childhood around elite athletes to leading the London Marathon, Hugh Brasher reveals how his sporting roots shape his decisions
London Marathon Events CEO Hugh Brasher shares how his family’s sporting legacy shaped his career, why embracing tough decisions builds resilience, and how focusing on where you want to go—rather than the obstacles—is key to leadership and growth. Raised by a three-time Grand Slam champion and an Olympic gold medalist, Hugh Brasher’s life has always […]
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From a childhood around elite athletes to leading the London Marathon, Hugh Brasher reveals how his sporting roots shape his decisions
London Marathon Events CEO Hugh Brasher shares how his family’s sporting legacy shaped his career, why embracing tough decisions builds resilience, and how focusing on where you want to go—rather than the obstacles—is key to leadership and growth. Raised by a three-time Grand Slam champion and an Olympic gold medalist, Hugh Brasher’s life has always […]
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London’s answer to Wall Street gains momentum as major firms sign on
Skyscrapers in the Canary Wharf financial, business and shopping district in London, UK. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Visa is moving its European headquarters to London’s financial district, hot on the heels of an announcement by JPMorgan that it will build a landmark tower in an area considered to be the city’s answer to Wall Street. […]
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London-listed stocks are on their way to another milestone. The timing could be critical
London’s biggest stocks have outperformed most of Wall Street’s major averages this year — and as the benchmark FTSE 100 index edges toward an historic milestone, market watchers say its rally could have further to run. The FTSE 100 index — home to the U.K.’s most valuable blue-chip companies — hit a record high of […]
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London Stock Exchange CEO Julia Hoggett on identity, courage—and modernizing markets
The CEO of the London Stock Exchange reflects on why she didn’t want to follow in the footsteps of her renowned lawyer parents, her decision to come out as gay while a young banker in the City and the bold steps she’s taking to modernize the LSE. Julia Hoggett is the CEO of the London Stock Exchange […]
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Qantas releases first images of Airbus aircraft set to fly non-stop from Sydney to New York and London
These specially configured A350-1000ULRs are expected to enable the world’s longest commercial flights. Qantas Australia’s Qantas on Friday revealed the first images of the specially configured Airbus aircraft set to enable the world’s longest commercial flights. The A350-1000ULR (Ultra Long Range) aircraft was depicted on the assembly line in Toulouse, France, with its fuselage sections, […]
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Europe’s work-life balance a key talent draw as Trump revamps H-1B visa
An aerial view of the skyline from the Pirellone during the conference Disegniamo il futuro dell’abitare per costruire il domani della Lombardia on regional housing policies at Palazzo Pirelli in Milan, Italy, on January 20, 2025. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump’s revamp of the H-1B visa program has rekindled the scramble […]
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London’s FTSE 100 just touched a record high — and market watchers see more upside ahead
London’s FTSE 100 touched a fresh record high on Friday – and some market watchers see more upside ahead for the long-maligned index, with U.S. tariffs, macroeconomic influences and outperformance in certain sectors sparking a widespread reassessment of U.K. equities. The U.K. index — home to some of the world’s most renowned companies, including AstraZeneca […]
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London IPO fundraising hits a three-decade low in another blow to the UK capital
City of London skyline with 20 Fenchurch Street, affectionately nicknamed the Walkie Talkie, in London, United Kingdom. Mike Kemp | In Pictures | Getty Images Fundraising from London IPOs slumped to at least a three-decade low in the first half of this year, new data showed on Friday – raising fresh questions about the fading […]
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London stock market could face its biggest blow yet if AstraZeneca exits
AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot, pictured in London on June 28, 2023, reportedly wants to move the company’s stock listing from London to the United States. Justin Tallis | Afp | Getty Images Pressure is piling on London’s stock exchange, with reports that British pharma giant AstraZeneca may move its listing to the U.S. delivering yet […]
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