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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FTSE 100 opens down as miners retreat

November 27, 2015

The FTSE 100 opened down today, led lower by miners who yesterday made gains. The UK's top blue-chip index opened 0.59 per cent down, at 6,355 points, led lower by Anglo American and Glencore. Miners, other than BHP Billiton, yesterday led the index higher, but have today been largely falling. Anglo American opened 3.37 per [...]
At the close: FTSE 100 enjoys best two back-to-back days since October as it closes higher as miners make gains

November 26, 2015

The FTSE 100 closed higher today as miners made gains, despite BHP Billiton sliding. The UK's top blue-chip index closed 0.88 per cent up, at 6,393 points, following the 0.96 per cent gain yesterday on the back of the chancellor's budget plans that sent housebuilders' stocks higher. Glencore led the pack, closing 5.85 per cent up at 95.88p per [...]
Migration figures: Why are people coming to the United Kingdom?

November 26, 2015

Net migration to the UK is up, hitting a new record level of 336,000 people, according to figures released today by the Office of National Statistics. That represents an 82,000 rise in overall net migration in the 12 months to June, driven by a rise of 62,000 in immigration to 636,000, and a fall in [...]
Prisons and public spending: how can minister for justice Michael Gove make the maths add up?

November 26, 2015

Prison statistics released by the government this morning show an increase in prisoners, while at yesterday’s spending review, the chancellor told the Ministry of Justice to find £600m worth of savings by 2019, which is a 15 per cent cut to his resource budget. How can Justice Secretary Michael Gove make the maths add up? [...]
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is as well trusted as Russian President Vladimir Putin when it comes to dealing with ISIS

November 26, 2015

When it comes to dealing with the threat posed by the so-called Islamic State, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is as well trusted as Russian President Vladimir Putin. The leader of the country that backed Corbyn's electoral victory as a "radical breakthrough" has -47 per cent trust in making the right decisions in regard of Syria and [...]
Black Friday 2015 UK: The best deals on TVs, laptops, games consoles and other electricals from Amazon, Ebay, Tesco, Currys PC World, Carphone Warehouse and AO World

November 26, 2015

If you don't live under a rock you'll be aware of Black Friday by now. Retailers have been preparing for the big day – 27 November – for months. But where can bargin-hunters find the best deals on electronics? Here's our round-up of what's on offer so far: Amazon Top deals include a Fire HDX 8.9" Display, which [...]
Moving to the country: Living in a more scenic area makes you feel healthier

November 26, 2015

Those lucky few commuting into London from the countryside have reason to rejoice: people feel healthier when they live in a more scenic area. According to new research, people feel healthier living in a town or the countryside, rather an urban area. The study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, found people living in an area rated [...]
George Osborne has missed every target he’s set himself, says Labour MP Helen Goodman

November 26, 2015

"The fact is the chancellor has missed every target that he’s set himself,” according to Labour MP Helen Goodman on George Osborne’s Autumn Statement. “He can’t keep banging on about what happened eight years ago because he’s been in charge now for nearly six years – it’s his fault he hasn’t met his targets,” Goodman, who [...]
FTSE 100 index opens up on miners

November 26, 2015

The FTSE 100 opened slightly up this morning as miners made gains as trading began. The UK's top blue-chip index was up 0.33 per cent at 6,358 points as the market opened. Glencore led the pack higher, up 3.29 per cent to 93.6p on opening, while other miners including Antofagasta and Anglo American were also rising. Read [...]
Autumn Statement 2015: When it comes to tax credits, it’s heartening to see George Osborne perform a u-turn, even at the cost of looking weak

November 25, 2015

In the run-up to the Autumn Statement and Spending Review, the biggest question was what George Osborne was going to do about tax credits. He couldn't u-turn fully, because there was nowhere else to find his £12bn of welfare cuts needed to generate a £10bn surplus by 2020—or so ran the conventional line. Therefore people [...]

Crypto firms ‘obvious contender’ to replace betting brands in Premier League

Crypto firms ‘obvious contender’ to replace betting brands in Premier League

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