A UCL study finds many young people receive only one lesson about periods in primary and one in secondary school. As new statutory RSHE guidance expands curriculum content and resources, experts urge mixed‑sex inclusion and practical support to tackle stigma and wider menstrual health needs before the 2026 implementation. In…

The Architects’ Journal’s Part 3 shortlist highlights conservation-led projects — from Saltdean Lido’s energy‑efficient revival to the Warburg Renaissance and major civic refurbishments — signalling a shift towards adaptable, community‑centred reuse of historic buildings. Architects’ Journal’s Architecture Awards 2025 shortlist for Part 3 foregrounds heritage, education and refurbishment as a…

A University College London study says teaching periods to boys and girls together could reduce stigma and improve understanding, as new statutory RSHE guidance and government resources push schools to expand age‑appropriate coverage before a September 2026 rollout. A University College London study has reignited the debate over how menstruation…

Pinterest has launched Thrift Shop — a multi-week programme running 20 August–26 September that lets users buy vintage and secondhand pieces directly on the platform, tapping surging Gen Z interest in thrifted, sustainable fashion while brands such as Debenhams expand activity to convert inspiration into measurable sales. Pinterest is expanding…

Starling Bank has agreed to buy Ember, a London fintech that provides tax and bookkeeping software for small businesses, in its first acquisition in four years. Ember’s HMRC‑recognised tools will be integrated into Starling’s app by late 2025 and become exclusive to Starling customers from 2026, positioning the bank to…

Ministers are considering a national property tax on high-value sales — paid by sellers and starting at about £500,000 — as a first step towards broader reform that could ultimately replace council tax and upend how buyers and sellers move in London and the South East. An end to stamp…

Mayer Brown advised a 50:50 joint venture between Wing Tai Properties and Manhattan on a major refurbishment and lease regear at 30 Gresham Street covering more than 350,000 sq ft, creating a shared London headquarters for Investec and Rathbones and affecting lender tenants including Commerzbank. London — Mayer Brown has…

The FCA is lifting a four‑year ban on retail access to crypto exchange‑traded notes from October 8, restoring a regulated route to bitcoin exposure in London and testing whether the city can convert US ETF momentum into broader market legitimacy amid lingering concerns over adviser readiness and investor protection. Bitcoin…

London‑based Re7 Capital, led by founder and CIO Evgeny Gokhberg, is targeting a $100 million raise for a new multi‑strategy vehicle open to external investors in Q4 2025, reflecting rising institutional demand for regulated, governance‑driven crypto exposure and the city’s growing role in professional digital‑asset management. Re7 Capital has set…

New Rightmove analysis shows 59% of London listings would exceed a £500,000 taxable threshold while northern regions remain far less affected, prompting industry calls for careful design of any national property tax to avoid market disruption. Data from Rightmove has laid bare a stark north–south divide in the number of…

Through a London Experience Centre, RIBA‑approved CPD and in‑use carbon tools, Fisher & Paykel reframes appliances as lifecycle-driven elements that can cut operational emissions while preserving design ambition. Fisher & Paykel’s Design for a Changing World makes a clear claim: the kitchen is shifting from being a merely visual statement…

Rumours of a new property tax in London have put home movers on edge — and the Royal Papworth waterborne outbreak after its 2019 move to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus shows how big policy and infrastructure choices can have unintended, sometimes deadly, consequences unless governance, safety and transparency keep pace.…