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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More than half of retirement savers are confused on pension freedom tax rules

November 18, 2015

Over half of retirement savers are unclear on what the tax rules are following the launch of pension freedoms, according to new research. The study, by employee benefits consultancy Portcus, showed 53 per cent of those saving for retirement are confused on tax rules in the wake of new pension freedoms. The study pointed to a "worrying" view on tax, [...]
Rich getting poorer? Private jet industry forecast to slide in 2016

November 17, 2015

Sales of private business jets are anticipated to slow down next year as weakening economies and political conflicts have reduced demand, according to an industry forecast. Honeywell International have found that slow economic growth has taken hold across many global markets, and the "business aviation industry is not immune to its impact". Read more: Airbus [...]
Paris attacks: Prime Minister David Cameron says there is a “compelling case” for military action in Syria as part of a “comprehensive strategy”

November 17, 2015

Prime Minister David Cameron has said that "the more we learn about Paris, the more it justifies the full spectrum approach we've discussed before in [Parliament]". Speaking to the House of Commons in the aftermath of the tragic Paris attacks on Friday and the G20 summit, Cameron said there needs to be a "comprehensive strategy" [...]
Lord Chris Rennard steps down from Liberal Democrat federal executive after leader Tim Farron urges him not to take the position

November 17, 2015

Lord Chris Rennard has stepped down from the Liberal Democrat's executive following a call from party leader Tim Farron for him not to take up the position due to concerns over sexual harassment claims. Over 200 members of the Lib Dems had called for a special conference to discuss Rennard's appointment, who had been accused of [...]
Moderate coffee drinking could lower the risk of premature death – even if you drink decaf

November 17, 2015

Coffee has benefits other than waking you up first thing in the morning, it turns out: new research has suggested those who drink between three and five cups a day may be less likely to die prematurely. Research from Harvard's TH Chan School of Public Health found people who drink coffee in moderation are less likely to [...]
Chancellor George Osborne agrees budget cuts with a further seven government departments ahead of the spending review

November 17, 2015

Chancellor George Osborne has come to an agreement with seven more governmental departments on cutting the amount each spends. A series of cabinet ministers, including Iain Duncan Smith, have made a deal with Osborne, under which day-to-day spending will be cut by an average of 21 per cent by 2019-20, which is on average six per cent [...]
FTSE 100 index opens higher, led by British Land and Smiths Group, despite further losses by Easyjet

November 17, 2015

The FTSE 100 opened higher this morning, following rallies in both the US and Asia. The UK's top blue-chip index was 1.16 per cent up at 6,217 points as the market opened. British Land's share price rose 1.89 per cent to 835.5p, after the company reported higher than expected growth in the value of its assets. Underlying pre-tax profit was also [...]
Paddy Power’s share price rises as it reports strong underlying growth during “unfavourable” period for sector

November 17, 2015

Following a positive first half performance, Paddy Power reported strong underlying growth for the three months to mid-November. Paddy Power's share price rose 1.2 per cent in mid-morning trading on the news. The figures Total net revenue rose nine per cent between 1 July and 15 November. Online sports betting stakes rise 23 per cent, while online total net revenue grew [...]
Paris attacks: Islamic State planning deadly cyber attacks, chancellor George Osborne will say

November 17, 2015

Terrorist organisation Islamic State (IS) is trying to develop capabilities to launch deadly cyber-attacks on the UK, chancellor George Osborne is expected to say today. The chancellor will speak today, days after the group launched a series of attacks on Paris, killing 132 people. Today he will announce the UK's investment in fighting cybercrime will double to [...]
FTSE 100 ends higher despite being weighed by tourism stocks after Paris attacks

November 16, 2015

The FTSE 100 has rebounded to be trading flat in mid-afternoon trade, after it opened lower this morning, led higher by mining stocks despite tourism stocks including airlines and hotels falling in the wake of the deadly attacks in Paris on Friday night. The UK's top blue-chip index was up 0.5 per cent to 6,146.38 points at the close. International Consolidated Airlines [...]

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