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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EU referendum: Brexit could spell disaster for “brand” Britain risking less foreign investment and international trade

October 28, 2015

The current debate about Britain’s future in the EU is a mixture of emotions, exaggeration and nostalgia. Without a pragmatic appraisal of the facts and consequences of the UK leaving the European Union, we could sleepwalk into a disaster. Ultimately, this would be a crisis, which could not only harm British brands but damage brand [...]
EU referendum: Brexit could spell disaster for brand Britain

October 28, 2015

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How much more does your MP earn than your local average? Blackpool South MP Gordon Marsden is the most unequal, but even Cities and Westminster MP Mark Field earns double the median salary

October 28, 2015

Every one of those men and women who walk the corridors of power at Westminster earn between two and five times more than the median salary of their constituents. Earlier this year the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, responsible for monitoring MP's pay and expenses, decided that those with a seat in the Commons should be given [...]
Britain is the least “European” nation in the EU, according to new report

October 28, 2015

Quelle surprise? It turns out British people stand out among other European nations as being particularly unlikely to embrace any sense of European identity. A new report shows 64 per cent of Britons feel "British only", compared with 36 per cent of French who feel "French only", or 25 per cent of German residents who feel [...]
Lloyds Banking Group’s share price falls as it reports 28 per cent increase in profits before tax as PPI lingers on

October 28, 2015

Lloyds Banking Group's share price was down 4.7 per cent at 73.7p in early trading as it revealed a large rise in pre-tax profits, but a higher-than-expected drop in underlying profits, despite a fall in costs. The figures The banking group posted a 28 per cent increase in profits before tax for the third quarter, up [...]
Volkswagen’s share price rises as the company reports a net loss and admits earning targets for 2015 will be adjusted

October 28, 2015

Volkswagen's share price rose three per cent in early trading as it reported a €1.67bn (£1.2bn) loss after tax for the third quarter. The loss was largely the result of the €6.7bn charge VW said it will take to cover the costs of the emissions crisis. Or, in its words, the "diesel issue". Last year VW reported a profit after tax [...]
EU referendum: Prime Minister David Cameron to make case for reform in Iceland and defend EU against eurosceptics who claim UK needs a Norway style arrangement

October 28, 2015

At the Northern Future Forum of nine northern European nations Prime Minister David Cameron will make his latest case for reforming the European Union. But Cameron will also defend EU membership against eurosceptics who have argued the UK needs a Norway-esque agreement within the EU, as Norway is not in the EU but is in the European Economic [...]
Whatever chancellor George Osborne does next on tax credits he should set it out as clearly as possible

October 27, 2015

The Conservative voter who berated energy minister Amber Rudd on Question Time became something of an overnight sensation. Michelle Dorrell was visibly upset as she said life would become very difficult for her and her family if the government was to proceed with its reductions in tax credits. But just a day or two later, [...]
Chancellor George Osborne says he will continue with reforms to tax credits while “lessening the impact on families”

October 27, 2015

After the government was slammed by the House of Lords twice last night, chancellor George Osborne has said he will "lessen" the impact of tax credits on families. Osborne promised "transitional help" for those affected, but pledged that the government would continue with reforms that will save billions for the Treasury in welfare payments. Read [...]
Hug or handshake? A social guide to touching – and what’s socially acceptable when you’re with a partner, friend, stranger and sibling

October 27, 2015

A handshake or a hug? Or even a kiss on the cheek? You may never have that awkward moment again, thanks to researchers at Oxford University. If in doubt, side with caution. The largest ever study into physical conduct suggests that people really don't like being touched anywhere by a stranger other than on their [...]

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