By: Courtney Goldsmith

I am a journalist for City A.M. reporting on the energy and mining sectors. I also keep an eye on the pharmaceuticals sector and cryptocurrencies. Email: courtney.goldsmith@cityam.com

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The Stonehenge tunnel is set to go ahead as work on the A303 goes under consultation

January 12, 2017

The much-anticipated tunnel under Stonehenge is finally set to go ahead to cut congestion and preserve the world heritage site. Transport secretary Chris Grayling today unveiled the plans to spend £2bn transforming a seven-mile stretch of the A303 in Wiltshire. The proposed option will construct a 1.8 mile dual carriageway tunnel to enhance the ancient site and improve [...]
Here are the best and worst industries to find a job in 2017

January 12, 2017

The London jobs market is improving after six months of downturn, recruiters said in December. Now, new research suggests which industries will give you the biggest headache if you're searching for a job in 2017. After finding available jobs were increasing on the whole, data from CV-Library analysed the average number of jobs in the UK's key [...]
Savills’ international business benefited from the weak pound as UK figures performed better than expected

January 12, 2017

The devaluation of sterling against other major currencies boosted Savills profits in 2016 as international commercial and residential sales surpassed expectations. The property firm said underlying results for the year would be "meaningfully" ahead of previous expectations in a pre-close trading update for the year ended 31 December 2016. In the UK, overseas buyers have come to take advantage [...]
The Gym Group’s low-cost fitness centres bulk up in 2016

January 12, 2017

Britain's fastest-growing operator of low-cost gyms said total revenue for 2016 bulked up with more branch openings and membership sales. The figures The Gym Group today said 15 new branches were added in 2016 for a total of 89 in a year-end trading update. The pay-as-you-go gym operator has 17 new branches in the works for 2017. [...]
Forget the sugar tax, #DontTaxHealthy wants to incentivise healthy food by cutting VAT to 5 per cent

January 12, 2017

A new group wants to decrease the cost of obesity on the UK economy by cutting VAT on healthy options instead of punishing consumers with a "sugar tax". In the UK, 40 per cent of 18-34 year olds and 30 per cent of all ages said they can't afford to purchase healthy food and drink because it's more expensive than other products, YouGov [...]
Imperial Brands lights up a joint venture deal with China Tobacco to expand into the world’s number one cigarette market

January 11, 2017

Imperial Brands has made a move on the world’s largest cigarette market through a joint venture with state-owned China National Tobacco (CNTC). Shares in Imperial, the world’s fourth-largest tobacco company, shot up more than three per cent after the announcement, before closing up 0.95 per cent to 3,626.50p. CNTC has a hold on more than [...]
Cutting the beer duty in the March budget will inspire investment and protect jobs during uncertain times

January 11, 2017

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has called on the government to cut the beer duty to encourage investment, protect jobs and improve confidence in the sector. Beer duty was frozen in the last Autumn Statement, but the BBPA said the industry is struggling: the UK's beer duty is higher than those in other European countries. Now, the BBPA has released [...]
A London-based restaurant said it’s banning avocado to give other superfoods a chance

January 11, 2017

In 2016, the avocado was far and away Britain's fastest-growing food or drink item, clinching nearly £50m in sales, according to research firm Neilsen's annual supermarket analysis. Now, one London restaurant that thinks the humble fruit is overrated has taken action with a zero avocado policy. In a statement, Firedog, an Aegean-inspired restaurant and bar has said, "Avocado isn't [...]
Cineworld announces a blockbuster year in 2016 as consumers look for entertainment in spite of weak pound

January 11, 2017

The force was with Cineworld this year as top-performing films like Star Wars: Rogue One and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them boosted admissions to break the 100m milestone. The cinema operator reported revenue growth of 8.3 per cent on a constant currency basis and said it is in line with current market expectations. Retail sales boomed, [...]
Italy’s Ferrero defends its use of palm oil after a European group said it could cause cancer

January 11, 2017

Nutella maker Ferrero has spoken out in support of the palm oil industry after a European agency said the ingredient poses a cancer risk. The Italian chocolate makers launched an advertising campaign to defend their use of the oil, which others in Italy are boycotting, Reuters reported. Using substitutes like sunflower oil would change the character of the hazelnut [...]

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