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: Former Prime Minister Tony Blair says Brexit could lead to the break up of the UK

February 23, 2016

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has warned that if the United Kingdom votes to leave the European Union it could lead to the break up of the UK. Speaking to the BBC, Blair said that there are implications for the UK if Brexit is realised, pointing to how a vote to leave would be likely [...]
EU referendum: Prominent “leave” and “remain” campaigners including Boris Johnson, George Osborne and Lord Stuart Rose called before the Treasury Select Committee

February 23, 2016

Prominent advocates of both continued membership and withdrawal of the EU have been called to appear before the influential Treasury Select Committee to give evidence. Committee chairman Andrew Tyrie has announced a number of evidence sessions with campaigners and decision-markers in the build up to the EU referendum on 23 June. Focussing on the financial and economic [...]
Scottish and UK governments agree a deal on fiscal framework

February 23, 2016

The Scottish and UK governments have finally reached agreement on the financial arrangement that will support new devolved powers. Negotiations over the fiscal framework have been ongoing since March 2015, with both governments in deadlock over how to resolve Scotland's block grant. “We have reached a deal which is fair to Scotland and fair to [...]
EU referendum: Civil service not allowed to help Brexit campaigners but can help ministers arguing for the UK to remain in a reformed European Union

February 23, 2016

Civil servants are not going to be allowed to help ministers make a case for Brexit, sparking allegations that the "establishment is lined up in favour of EU membership". The six ministers campaigning for the UK to leave the EU, including justice secretary Michael Gove and leader of the Commons Chris Grayling, will be unable [...]
At the close: FTSE 100 index closes lower as Saudi and Iranian oil ministers’ statements helps price of oil to fall despite London Stock Exchange surging

February 23, 2016

The FTSE 100 index closed lower today as the price of oil fell after comments from the Saudi and Iranian oil ministers put the production freeze into doubt. The UK's blue-chip index fell 1.25 per cent to 5,962 points, led lower by Standard Chartered and BHP Billiton, despite the surging share price of the London Stock Exchange. "European [...]
President Obama reveals plans to close Guantanamo prison

February 23, 2016

The White House has presented fresh plans to the US congress to close the controversial Guantanamo Bay detention facility in Cuba. The remaining 91 detainees are to be moved to their home countries or US military or civilian prisons. Closing Guantanamo has been one of Obama's long term goals, and something he has been working towards [...]
EU referendum: More Londoners want to stay in the EU than leave, but with a large number of undecided voters all is to play for

February 23, 2016

Battle lines may have been drawn in Westminster, but all is yet to play for in London in the build up to the EU referendum in June. While most Londoners want to remain in the EU, the lead is not overwhelming and with a large number of voters undecided the outcome is far from certain, according [...]
BHP Billiton cuts dividend and profits slides as it battles commodity rout

February 22, 2016

Mining giant BHP Billiton has cut its dividend as it struggles to maintain its A-grade ratting in the midst of its biggest ever profit slump. The company scrapped its pledge to keep its dividend steady or rising, slashing the dividend by 74 per cent. Dividend per share has been cut from 62 cents to 16 [...]
EU referendum: Former home secretary Alan Johnson says it’s necessary to cede sovereignty to gain from the European Union

February 22, 2016

Former home secretary Alan Johnson has said that it's necessary to cede some sovereignty in order to gain from the European Union. Speaking during a debate on the BBC, Johnson said: "We have agreed that in exchange for this big market that our companies can sell into – a bigger commercial market than the US [...]
EU referendum: Ukip leader Nigel Farage says he doesn’t want to be part of the European Single Market

February 22, 2016

Leader of the UK Independence Party Nigel Farage has said that he doesn't want the United Kingdom to be a part of the the European Single Market, but instead wants the UK to "stand on its own two feet". "I don't want to be part of the European Single Market, I want Britain to leave [...]

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