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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Hilton Food Group’s share price jumps after a joint venture is formed with Portugal’s leading food retailer

January 4, 2017

Hilton Food Group's share price increased more than five per cent to an all-time high of 695p in morning trading after it announced a 50/50 joint venture agreement with Portugal's leading food retailer. This extends the UK-based retail meat packing company's presence to a total of 15 countries. The meaty deal with Sonae Modelo Continente will allow Hilton to supply a range of packaged beef, [...]
Top London chefs reveal food trends for 2017: British-grown, plankton and vegan

January 4, 2017

Restaurant menus in 2016 were marked by the rise in avocado and gluten free foods. Starting to wonder what this year's food trends will be? Wait no longer. Top London chefs have revealed to Bookatable which trends are set to shake the restaurant market in 2017. Here are a few stand-out predictions. Plankton and charcoal will grace our menus Apparently, [...]
Londoners could save thousands of pounds by swapping their flat in the city for a year-long cruise

January 4, 2017

The average rent in London has reached a record high and house prices are continually edging up. Is it time to swap your London flat for something new? How about a room on a cruise ship? Spending a year at sea could save Londoners thousands of pounds according to research from Planet Cruise. Read more: London risks taking [...]
Southern halves next week’s strike but adds three new days of industrial action

January 4, 2017

Three new strike dates have been announced for Southern rail at the end of the month, Aslef, the train drivers' union, has announced. Industrial action is planned for January 24, 25 and 27. The announcement came shortly after the union said it would reduce next week's six-day driver strike to three days as it takes a "longer-term" view of the ongoing [...]
Innis & Gunn has launched a “detox” beer with zero alcohol just in time for Dry January

January 4, 2017

It's now the fourth day of Dry January, and even if you've read every list with tips on how to get through it, by now the craving to crack open a beer might be setting in. Scottish craft brewers Innis & Gunn have your answer: A new alcohol-free pale ale called Innis & None. Two million Brits are set to try [...]
Here’s how to book the best deals on summer flights

December 31, 2016

It might be freezing and foggy in London, but it's never too early to start thinking about your summer holiday. Or is it? Flight booking data was analysed by travel company Tripsta to find out how British travellers can get the best deals on flights in 2017 during busy travel periods like the summer holidays. These are [...]
Have a more productive 2017 with these seven apps

December 30, 2016

The end of the year is nearing and the internet is rife with resolutions. But having a better year in 2017 could be as easy as downloading a few apps. Take back control from your technology next year with these seven apps for productivity. Take your to do list to the next level Any.do syncs up [...]
The UK tourism industry is set to gain £24.1bn next year as more overseas visitors flock to Britain

December 30, 2016

The weak pound has wreaked all kinds of havoc on British industries, but there's at least one that's celebrating as predictions are made for 2017. More inbound visitors than ever before, 38.1m, are set to crowd the UK's streets next year. That's up four per cent from this year, which is set to reach around 36.7m, according [...]
Nail your next presentation: Five tips to make your public speaking more impactful

December 30, 2016

Whether it's a pitch to potential investors, a motivational speech for your employees or a business plan presentation, public speaking gives you the opportunity to build your reputation and leave a lasting impression. Avoid becoming forgettable (or worse) with these five tips. Lead with stories, follow with stats As much as we might try to make statistics sexy, emotions are more [...]
Happy New Year: We’re about to spend 9.5m hours filling in self-assessment tax returns

December 30, 2016

Mark your calendars: it's just over one month until the deadline to submit your self-assessment tax return on the 31 January, and new research suggests nearly 2m taxpayers will spend the better part of a working day completing their annual submission. It took 45 per cent of sole traders five hours or more to file their tax return, [...]

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