Lucy Tobin

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Lucy Tobin is a senior business reporter at Evening Standard, covering entrepreneurs, start-ups and CEO interviews. She has been named Business Journalist of the Year at the Santander Media Awards and is the author of seven books, including Entrepreneur and Ausperity. Lucy also sets the agenda of Evening Standard's annual SME XPO scale-up conference.

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Lucy Tobin is a senior business reporter at Evening Standard, covering entrepreneurs, start-ups and CEO interviews. She has been named Business Journalist of the Year at the Santander Media Awards and is the author of seven books, including Entrepreneur and Ausperity. Lucy also sets the agenda of Evening Standard's annual SME XPO scale-up conference.

SMEs

New support for scale ups to keep Britain's best companies at home

Business Secretary Peter Kyle has unveiled a new ‘concierge’ support service and visa reimbursement scheme designed to help high-growth firms navigate regulation and talent acquisition.

11 Jun 2026
London Life

How the hijab became this week's biggest talking point

London hosted “modest fashion” shows, Sweden’s feminist leaders covered up and Marine Le Pen refused. Samuel Fishwick and Lucy Tobin report on the week that the hijab became hot news

24 Feb 2017
London Life

How Lloyd's' daytime drinking ban has called last orders at the bank

Lloyd’s of London has announced a daytime alcohol ban — and the claret-soaked drinking dens of the Square Mile are in uproar. Where next for the liquid lunch, ask Lucy Tobin and Simon English 

15 Feb 2017