All Things Business London

02/09/2026

ISSUE 31

Catch up on the latest business news from across the city, including an insight into TRASH, the innovative drink made using parts of the cacao fruit that are typically discarded by the chocolate industry.

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30/07/2026

London has been named Europe’s Top Meeting Destination for the fourth consecutive year, reinforcing its position as a leading global events hub. The recognition comes as the city continues to grow its business tourism offer with a wave of new hotels, venues and experiences.

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https://allthingsbusiness.co.uk/capital-con%ef%ac%81rms-its-position-as-global-events-hub/

London has been named Europe’s top meeting destination for a fourth year, with major international events driving business tourism and global conference growth.

28/07/2026

Adrian Pryce from Be. Partners Ltd discusses the new Young Founder Award, an addition to The King's Awards for Enterprise, run by the Department for Business & Trade with the support of Buckingham Palace, and designed specifically to recognise outstanding entrepreneurs aged 18 to 30.

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https://allthingsbusiness.co.uk/celebrating-young-entrepreneurs/

Much is written about the UK’s need for economic growth, higher productivity and more innovation. Yet behind every successful business lies something more basic and essential: the entrepreneur willing to take risks.

24/07/2026

Jason Sinclair from Thebes Group discusses how bringing together marketing and communications with HR and talent benefits a business or organisation by delivering a message that ensures what a company promises externally aligns with what employees experience internally.

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https://allthingsbusiness.co.uk/bringing-two-sides-together-for-long-term-business-success/

The organisations thriving in competitive markets are those that recognise a simple truth: employer reputation and corporate reputation are now inseparable.

22/07/2026

The new BMW UK M2 embodies unadulterated driving pleasure, expanding the line up with the introduction of the first BMW M2 with M xDrive.

The all-wheel drive system splits the power between the front and rear axles intuitively adapting to the driving situation at hand.

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https://allthingsbusiness.co.uk/addition-to-the-line-up-is-gaining-traction/

The BMW M2 now features M xDrive all-wheel drive, delivering 480 hp, 0–62 mph in 3.7 seconds and enhanced traction for all-weather performance.

20/07/2026

Sally Hodgin, Principal AI Consultant at Connect Managed Services examines how AI is increasingly being positioned as a way to reduce cost-to-serve in the contact centre, but how, in reality, it means many businesses are adding an extra layer of cost long before they see any return.

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https://allthingsbusiness.co.uk/ai-the-hidden-tax-in-contact-centres/

AI can cut contact centre costs, but poorly designed voice AI may increase spending through hidden LLM, infrastructure and operational expenses.

16/07/2026

Plate Up, the free recipe-to-shop app has closed a funding round of nearly half a million pounds, exceeding its £400,000 target in just six weeks.

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https://allthingsbusiness.co.uk/former-city-lawyer-feeds-recipe-app-growth/

Plate Up has raised nearly £500k to expand its recipe-to-shop app, with backing from major investors and celebrity chefs, boosting UK user growth.

14/07/2026

Perfect Hive has announced the acquisition of 100% of Loom Club Limited, including its subsidiary Loom Club Islington Ltd for an undisclosed price. COO Han-Rui Chiew will continue to support the business as Perfect Hive expands its London portfolio.

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https://allthingsbusiness.co.uk/passion-project-proves-the-perfect-%ef%ac%81t/

Perfect Hive has acquired Loom Club to expand its London portfolio, adding a popular co-working, wellness and community hub in Islington.

10/07/2026

Runway East has signed a 15-year partnership lease agreement with Samsung at 200 Aldersgate Street, London EC1A, securing over 35,000 square feet of flexible workspace within the landmark 400,000 square foot building in the heart of the city.

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https://allthingsbusiness.co.uk/another-%ef%ac%82exible-workspace-gets-off-the-ground/

Runway East has signed a 15-year lease with Samsung for 35,000 sq ft at 200 Aldersgate Street, expanding flexible workspace in the City of London.

08/07/2026

LUNA Omakase’s Leonard Tanyag and Michelin-starred chef Andy Beynon of Behind are coming together for an exclusive two-part pop-up celebrating exceptional seafood, immersive dining and meticulous craftsmanship.

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https://allthingsbusiness.co.uk/two-part-immersive-dining-celebrates-culinary-craftsmanship/

LUNA Omakase's Leonard Tanyag and Behind's Michelin-starred Andy Beynon unite for a two-part London pop-up celebrating exceptional seafood and omakase dining.