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.

All 1782 Articles

EU referendum: Liam Fox raises questions over legality of David Cameron’s reform deal with European leaders

April 12, 2016

Pro-Leave MP Dr Liam Fox has raised questions over the legality of the agreement that Prime Minister David Cameron came to with European leaders in Brussels in February. Speaking to the foreign affairs select committee Fox said that the UK is being asked to determine its relationship with the EU on the basis that "we have a [...]
Airlines will have to cut fares after Brussels attacks, says Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary

April 12, 2016

Airlines are going to have to cut air fares after the Brussels attacks, Ryanair's chief executive has warned. Michael O'Leary warned on Tuesday that fares will have to be reduced as nervousness around flying has increased after last month's attacks in Brussels. "In January-March we'll see a €10-20m hit. That's due to the air traffic [...]
London mayoral election 2016: Zac Goldsmith promises to create half a million new jobs in the next four years

April 12, 2016

Conservative London mayoral candidate Zac Goldsmith has attempted to woo Londoners today by promises to create half a million new jobs in the capital over the next four years. Speaking at a manifesto launch this morning, Goldsmith said that he would invest in infrastructure and keep the economy strong, thereby creating jobs. Read more: Khan and Goldsmith trade [...]
Boeing takes steps to tap into Iranian market after Airbus made moves earlier this year

April 12, 2016

Boeing has started talks with Iran to sell airliners into the largely untapped marketplace. Preliminary talks began this week in Tehran between Boeing and Iranian airlines, including Iran Air, around the possibility to sell Boeing's planes and services. The talks around what would be one of the most high profile deals between as US companies and Iran since [...]
Transport for London Bill slammed by RMT as multi-billion pound rip off

April 12, 2016

The RMT union has slammed the Transport for London Bill as a "multi-billion pound rip off" ahead its third reading in parliament tonight. The bill was introduced to help TfL maximise profits that it makes from developing its property. It aims to allow TfL power to enter into partnerships with property developers to generating cash in [...]
Nigel Farage is not going to be publishing his tax return unlike David Cameron, Jeremy Corbyn and Boris Johnson in the wake of Panama papers

April 12, 2016

David Cameron has done it, Jeremy Corbyn and Nicola Sturgeon have done it. Even George Osborne and Boris Johnson have done it. But Nigel Farage will absolutely not be publishing his tax return. While a host of high profile politicians have published their tax returns in response to public interest in tax affairs in the aftermath of the [...]
House of Lords defeat government on plans for starter homes

April 12, 2016

The government has suffered a setback after the House of Lords defeated it on two starter homes policies. A coalition of Labour, Liberal Democrat and crossbench peers voted to moderate the government's plans to offer "affordable" homes to first-time buyers at a discount. The flagship policy was proposed by the government ahead of the General Election [...]
Paris terror attack suspect Mohamed Abrini has been arrested, Belgian media say

April 8, 2016

Paris terror attack suspect Mohamed Abrinin has been arrested, according to Belgian media. Police have been searching for the suspect since the Paris attacks, last November. VRT News also said that another terror suspect could have been apprehended – the man who was seen talking to Khalid El Bakraoui shortly before he carried out the bomb [...]
EU referendum: £9m government leaflet will be considered for debate in parliament after a petition gets over 100,000 signatures

April 8, 2016

As if David Cameron needed another headache, his government's decision to send out pro-EU leaflets will now be considered for debate in parliament after a petition garnered over 100,000 signatures. The petition was set up just hours after it was announced the government would be spending £9m on leaflets that would be send to 27m homes [...]
EU referendum: Summit set to take place days after UK goes to vote

April 8, 2016

A summit of European Union leaders could be rescheduled for five days after the UK's referendum, moving it from its traditional date. The move would allow leaders to contemplate the outcome of the referendum. The plan to have the summit on 27 June has been shifted by another day due to the possibility of a Spanish [...]

Construction firms slash jobs after biggest-ever cost inflation rise

bet365 2 Goals Ahead Early Payout Offer – Early Payout bet365 April

The Lake District but thrilling, with yacht trips and 4×4 off-roading

By: James Nickerson

All 1782 Articles

Subscribe