Today is Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD), which marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp complex, and the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Bosnia. 80 years on from the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, antisemitism…
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City Question Time: 3rd February 2025
The next City Question Time will take place on 3rd February from 5:30pm, in the Frobisher Auditorium, Barbican Centre. This City Question Time will focus on finance and, as with last January’s, will be combined with the Business Ratepayers consultation…
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London Careers Festival: 3 – 14 February 2025
I am pleased to share that the City of London Corporation’s annual Careers Festival is returning to Guildhall between 3rd and 14th February this year. This free event aims to inspire young people from primary age to post 16, guiding…
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City of London: Access to Finance for Early-Stage SMEs
The City of London Corporation have been working really hard to support the development of Small and Medium Enterprise (SMEs) as part of our pandemic recovery plan. Did you know that SMEs make up 98% of all businesses in London…
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Faith in the City: New Research & Engagement Programme Launched
Faith in the City is a landmark research and engagement programme – delivered in partnership with the City of London Corporation – to understand the faith and belief needs of the Square Mile and put forward ideas for the future.…
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Bishopsgate: The Observatory is Now Open!
The Eastern City Business Improvement District has launched, ‘The Observatory‘, a free immersive digital art house created by Creative Giants Art, blending art, technology, and storytelling to explore the human experience and bring light and joy to the winter months.…
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Bishopsgate: Dame Joan Collins Lights London’s Tallest Christmas Tree
This evening, the Bishopsgate community came together on Bishopsgate Plaza to see renowned actress Dame Joan Collins light London’s tallest Christmas tree, marking the official start to the festive season. The trees, which stood at a massive 67 foot is…
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Bishopsgate: Armistice Day at Liverpool Street Station
At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the United Kingdom pauses in silence for two minutes to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the name of peace and security. The Armistice – Latin…
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Bishopsgate Lights Up The Streets With London’s Tallest Christmas Tree
A massive 67 foot sustainable Christmas tree – the tallest in London – will be the latest edition to the iconic City skyline when it is unveiled next month as part of the Eastern City Business Improvement District’s Festival of…
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Bishopsgate: Liverpool Street Station Launches London Poppy Appeal 2024
London Poppy Day is the flagship fundraising event for the Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal. This year it took place on Thursday 31st October. London Poppy Day raises crucial funds for The Royal British Legion to support serving personnel,…
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