Chuka Umunna calls for top-down diversity push in City
Former MP Chuka Umunna urges senior leaders to dismantle barriers for Black professionals in finance. Discover the key initiatives and data driving the change.
Former MP Chuka Umunna urges senior leaders to dismantle barriers for Black professionals in finance. Discover the key initiatives and data driving the change.
Hannah Smith, a senior finance executive, shares her career journey and her deep sense of responsibility to help others from diverse backgrounds succeed in the industry.
Chinwe Odimba-Chapman makes history as the first Black female partner at architecture giant Chapman Taylor. She discusses merit, visibility, and shaping London's future skyline. Read her inspiring story.
Evelyn Partners' John McCalla-Leacy shares his journey, advocating for authenticity and diversity as key drivers for success in the competitive UK finance sector. Discover his insights.
Senior Black finance executives reveal the challenges and strategies behind their rise in London's competitive sector. Discover their insights on mentorship and resilience.
Kimberley Lewis argues inclusive leadership is a baseline expectation for modern firms. Discover her strategies for embedding cultural awareness and boosting retention.
Gavin Lewis of BlackFinch explains the systemic barriers limiting senior Black talent in UK finance. Discover the data and the needed solutions. Read more.
ShareResize Financial News celebrates senior Black leaders in finance. Impax Asset Management COO Darren Johnson, a key figure managing £26bn, shares his experiences. See the full list.
City veteran Hervé Ekue argues a scarcity of visible role models makes it harder for diverse talent to envision reaching the top. Discover the insights and solutions.
Albertha Charles, MD at Morgan Stanley, argues that your background and experiences are key assets in finance. Discover her insights on authentic leadership and diversity.
Trinity Hall, Cambridge, faces claims of 'reverse discrimination' for allegedly favouring state school applicants. Critics argue it's unfair, while supporters defend efforts to boost diversity. Explore the heated admissions debate.
As The Traitors season 4 continues, a troubling pattern of early banishments for people of colour demands an in-castle conversation. We explore the evidence and call for change.
Bafta's 2026 film awards longlists show progress on diversity, with Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' securing 14 entries and female directors hitting a 50% target. Full nominations announced 27 Jan.
Plant Heritage reveals more than 50% of cultivated plants are no longer reliably for sale in the UK. Discover how gardeners can help safeguard botanical diversity.
Liam Rosenior's appointment as Chelsea head coach is a landmark moment, but football must ensure it's a tipping point for diversity, not an isolated case. We examine the systemic barriers facing black coaches.
Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao questions Hollywood's inclusivity as a new report finds only nine women directed 2025's top 100 US films. Discover her insights and the industry's gender diversity crisis.
An AI safety founder describes how ChatGPT made him doubt his own memory, highlighting the risks of generative AI to human thought and reality. Read his warning.
Insights from Liam Rosenior's past Guardian columns reveal the principles and tactics the expected new Chelsea head coach could bring to Stamford Bridge. Explore his views on management, diversity, and tactics.
A new wave of architect-designed public toilets is emerging in London, championed by councils and government funds. Could this mark a return of civic pride and address a 40% decline in facilities?
Your essential guide to 2026's must-see art exhibitions from Tracey Emin to Frida Kahlo, plus landmark architectural openings from Gaudí's Sagrada Família to London's Google HQ. Plan your cultural year.
Architecture historian Dan Cruickshank's new book explores eight English houses from 1700s-1900s, revealing the human stories within their walls. Discover the history beyond bricks and mortar.
The FBI announces the permanent closure of its iconic brutalist headquarters in Washington DC. The workforce will move to existing offices, ending a 20-year relocation saga. Read the full story.
The famous postmodernist building in the City of London will undergo a major retrofit and open its rooftop terrace with views of the Bank of England to all visitors for free from autumn 2027.
A growing number of UK schools are replacing traditional nativity plays with inclusive, mixed-faith festive performances. Discover how educators are reflecting 21st-century Britain's diversity.
The postmodern landmark above Charing Cross station, home to PwC, is set for a transformative refurbishment by Hopkins Architects to boost its public spaces and sustainability. Discover the plans.
President Trump suspends the US Green Card Lottery, ending the DV-1 visa programme for 2025. Explore the immediate impact and global reaction to this major immigration policy shift.
A groundbreaking exhibition in Montreal shatters myths of drab communist-era design, revealing thrilling cave factories and a fierce debate over national style. Discover the untold story.
A major new report shows a stark reversal in diversity for Hollywood's streaming shows, with over 90% created by white people. Explore the data and what it means for the industry's future.
Financial News unveils new categories and refined methodology for its 2026 rankings of UK financial services firms. Discover the upcoming changes and what they mean for the industry.
Explore the revolutionary Californian buildings of Frank Gehry, the architect who transformed cityscapes with stainless steel waves and giant binoculars. Discover his iconic legacy.