By: Felix Armstrong

Felix Armstrong is a freelance journalist interning at City A.M. He is currently studying at the University of Cambridge, and has written for the Telegraph and the Times.

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As it happened: Stocks bounce as G7 approves emergency oil release after bound rout

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As it happened: FTSE 100 gives up gains as oil rises despite emergency release; UK GDP revised

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Exclusive: Mayors can use tourist tax to ramp up borrowing, Burnham tells business

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Andy Burnham has looked to justify his new uncapped “tourist tax” to business chiefs by claiming it will allow mayors to ramp up borrowing, City AM understands. In various meetings at Labour’s Business Day, top business groups were told by ministers the so-called overnight stay levy will let mayors take on more debt and use [...]

As it happened: FTSE 100 and bonds jitter; Burnham says Britain must be ‘honest’ about public finances

September 29, 2026

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As it happened: FTSE 100 rises but energy shock looms; Healey says government debt an ‘affront to Labour values’

September 28, 2026

Welcome back to the City AM FTSE 100 liveblog. Stick with us throughout the day for the latest London Stock Exchange and wider business and economic news, as soon as we get it. The main event of the day will be Chancellor John Healey’s speech at Labour conference in Liverpool. Here’s a look at some [...]
Minister tries to keep growth spirit alive amid bleak outlook

September 25, 2026

A government minister has moved to keep people’s optimism about the UK economy and spending afloat amid fears that interest rate hikes and a difficult Budget could dampen spirits. Several analysts, such as those at the research company GfK, have recorded a boost in consumer confidence in the months since Andy Burnham became PM. The UK [...]
Every Lidl helps: German grocer’s owner poised to snap up Tesco stores

September 23, 2026

The owners of Lidl are among the front runners to snap up dozens of Tesco stores as the British supermarket chain seeks to offload some of its biggest subsidiaries. Schwarz Group is expected to submit an offer for Tesco’s Czech and Slovakian businesses, according to the Financial Times, after the FTSE 100 firm said it [...]
As it happened: Oil price rise boosts Shell and BP, FTSE 100 rally fades

September 23, 2026

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As it happened: Ineos suspends huge chemicals plants in Hull, RAC IPO breakdown

September 22, 2026

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As it happened: FTSE 100 rises after inflation jump; oil supply in focus

September 16, 2026

Welcome back to the City AM liveblog. UK inflation has seen a fresh spike to 3.1 per cent in August, up from 2.9 per cent the month prior. The fresh print comes as Brent crude – the international benchmark for oil – holds around the $108 per barrel mark, near four-month highs. Industry data managed [...]

You’re sued and you know you are: New law puts onus on clubs to prevent player abuse

You’re sued and you know you are: New law puts onus on clubs to prevent player abuse

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