By: James Nickerson

I am a reporter at City A.M. looking at the stories, people and data behind political events from the UK, Europe and further afield. I also write about infrastructure and transport, as well as broader issues around global business.

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BP almost ruined by Gulf oil spill, says chief executive Bob Dudley

January 2, 2016

The Deepwater Horizon oil spill off the US coast in 2010 nearly ruined BP, the company's chief executive has said. Speaking to ex-BP boss Lord Brown, who was guest editing BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Bob Dudley said the spill was a "tragic accident" that shook the company "to its core". Read more: BP closes [...]
ITV to take over from Channel 4 as the terrestrial home of horseracing

January 2, 2016

After pipping Channel 4 to the post, the home of horseracing is set to become ITV in a move worth £30m over four years, according to reports. ITV will be come the sport's new terrestrial partner to become to home of the Grand National, Cheltenham Festival, Derby and Royal Ascot, after having secured an exclusive contract, the [...]
Flood defences will put people first, says the Environment Agency chief executive Sir James Bevan

January 2, 2016

After hundreds of people were forced to leave their homes in Yorkshire and Lancashire, the Environment Agency's chief executive has said "people will always come first" in the fight to defend the UK against flooding. Speaking to BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Sir James Bevan said: "If we have to choose between people and wildlife, we [...]
President Barack Obama to use executive powers over gun control

January 2, 2016

US President Barack Obama is use executive powers over gun crime in America after saying that congress had failed to act on the issue. Obama said he had received too many letters from parents, teachers, and children, to do nothing. "I get letters from responsible gun owners who grieve with us every time these tragedies [...]
Rail fares increase by 1.1 per cent in England, Scotland and Wales

January 2, 2016

A 1.1 per cent rail fare increase has come into effect across England, Scotland and Wales, according to the Rail Delivery Group (RDG). The increase is the smallest hike since 2010 and will only apply to unregulated fares, such as off-peak leisure tickets. Increases in regulated fares, including season tickets, is capped at one percent, July's retail price [...]
At the close: FTSE 100 index closes down on commodities and banks

December 30, 2015

The FTSE 100 index closed down today over renewed fears of weakness in commodity markets and concerns over bank stocks after reports the Chinese central bank suspended a number of foreign banks from conducting some foreign exchange business. The UK's top blue-chip index shut 0.64 per cent down at 6,274 points, led lower by Glencore, [...]
Seven tips on how to manage your boss in the New Year

December 30, 2015

The New Year is but days away, and for many that means a return to work. But with January around the corner, it may be time to shake things up at your job and improve your working life. This could involve forming a better relationships with colleagues, and there is probably no more important working [...]
Bank shares fall after China’s central bank suspends at least three banks from some foreign exchange business, reports

December 30, 2015

Bank stocks took a hit in early afternoon trading after the Chinese central bank suspended at least three foreign banks from conducting some foreign exchange business, according to reports. Shares in Royal Bank of Scotland were down 1.81 per cent at 304.5p per share, while HSBC shares fell 1.52 per cent to 536.35p per share and Standard [...]
EU migrant crisis: More than one million refugees and migrants have reached Europe by sea since the start of 2015

December 30, 2015

More than one million refugees and migrants have reached the shores of Europe by sea since the start of the year, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has said. Some 1,000,573 people have made the sea journey to Europe, and close to half of those travelling came from Syria, mostly fleeing war and persecution. The figure represents [...]
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway heading for worst year relative to rest of the US stock market since 2009

December 30, 2015

The Oracle of Omaha is set for his worst investment year since 2009. Shares in revered investment guru Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway are down 11 per cent, in the same year Buffett celebrates his golden anniversary running the company. Berkshire Hathaway has suffered as a number of investments were hit by falling oil and gas prices. While the company doesn't [...]

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