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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Transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin hints that diesel taxes could rise to cut air pollution

June 8, 2016

Diesel car owners could face a tax hike in order to tackle the rising problem of air pollution, the transport secretary has indicated. Patrick McLoughlin said that it had been a mistake for former Labour chancellor – and Prime Minister – Gordon Brown to cut taxes on diesel. In an interview with the Evening Standard, McLoughlin said: "We [...]
EU referendum: Euroscepticism in Europe is on the rise, according to Pew Research Centre

June 8, 2016

Euroscepticism across Europe is on the rise, according to new research released ahead of the UK's referendum. While data from the Pew Research Centre finds that a median of 51 per cent across 10 EU countries surveyed have a favourable view of the 28-member bloc, the overall trend of euroscepticism is on the rise. "In [...]
Nearly half of London households worried about impact of EU referendum on pound in their pocket

June 8, 2016

Nearly half of London households are worried about the impact of the EU referendum on the "pound in their pockets", new research has found. Households are particularly concerned about financial fragility and external shocks despite a £34 increase in monthly disposable income in the last quarter, bolstered by continued low rates of inflation, the introduction of [...]
Union raises concerns over UK’s “secretive” defence procurement policy after decision to buy American Boeing aircraft

June 7, 2016

Unite the union has raised concerns over the defence secretary's decision to buy American without competitive tendering. The union said it was worried about the lack of "offset agreements" in the proposed Boeing deal, work that could be earmarked for British defence firms to safeguard skilled jobs. The deal is to buy nine Boeing Poseidon P-8A patrol aircraft, [...]
EU referendum: Have people made their minds up or could they defect at the last minute?

June 7, 2016

For those who want the UK to remain a member of the EU, recent polling data may have been keeping them up at night. The momentum is gathering pace: Of the last eight polls conducted, Leave has won four by a margin of at least three points, while there’s been one tie and Remain has [...]
London airport expansion: London Chambers of Commerce pushes for Heathrow decision after Gatwick promises concessions

June 7, 2016

A top business group has called on government to back Heathrow after the EU referendum following pledges from Gatwick that it would make concessions to get the green light on a second runway. The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) said that airport expansion must be the priority after the EU referendum, adding that government should respond to [...]
EU referendum: Remain moves slightly ahead in new poll while turnout still key

June 7, 2016

Against a backdrop of growing speculation that the pro-Brexit camp is experiencing a surge of support, a new poll has found that Remain has gained marginal ground. A new ORB poll has found a slight uptick for Remain to 52 per cent against Leave, which has fallen two points to 40 per cent. The problem for [...]
EU referendum: Hitachi chairman Hiroaki Nakanishi says Brexit may lead to cut to jobs and operations in UK

June 7, 2016

Hitachi could cut jobs and operations in the UK if it votes to leave the EU, the company's chairman Hiroaki Nakanishi has warned. The Japan-based company, best known for its electronics, is a "serious and long-term investor in the UK", Nakanishi continued, as he explained how Brexit will affect Hitachi. "We have invested over £1bn creating new jobs in [...]
EU referendum: Brexit could cause significant staffing issues for NHS while pharmaceutical sector would suffer

June 7, 2016

There are "substantial risks for the country's health sector" if the UK votes for Brexit, a new report has warned. A report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) argues that the economic and political implications of Brexit, which are described as gloomy, could have direct implications for the health sector. First, if the economy does indeed [...]
Are Sadiq Khan’s planning reforms viable?

June 6, 2016

After just two weeks in office as the new mayor of London, Sadiq Khan revealed his plans to deal with the capital’s housing crisis and said the previous mayor had “left the cupboard bare” when it comes to delivering affordable housing. Khan says he will be working with the government to actively identify surplus public [...]

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