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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David Cameron pledges tax credit reform as part of government’s drive to cut £12bn from welfare budget

June 22, 2015

Tax credits are under fire as part of the government’s pledge to eliminate £12bn from the welfare budget, with David Cameron insisting Britain must not continue with the current “merry-go-round” system. The speech, in Cheshire, will attack the system introduced by Tony Blair’s Labour government, whereby low paid workers will have money taken in tax [...]
EU ministers agree to extend economic sanctions against Russia until January 2016

June 22, 2015

The European Union has decided to extend economic sanctions against Russia for another six months, imposed due to the country’s involvement in the conflict in Ukraine. Meeting in Luxembourg, EU foreign ministers are upholding economic sanctions to make Russia comply with the Minsk ceasefire accord, which was signed with Ukraine in February. #EU extended economic [...]

Starmer’s chief of staff Morgan McSweeney resigns over Mandelson appointment

Why Winter Olympians make good City entrepreneurs

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