By: Jessica Morris

I write about energy and industrials for City A.M. I'm particularly interested in geopolitics, energy policy and, of course, the ever lively oil markets.

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Chinese trading suspended after benchmark CSI300 plummets

January 4, 2016

Trading on China's stock market was suspended today, in the wake of a sell-off sparked by a survey showing Chinese manufacturing activity contracted for a 10th consecutive month in December. China's blue-chip CSI300 suffered its worst day in nine years, tumbling around seven per cent to just 3,469.07 points. Officials subsequently halted trading for the rest of the day [...]
The FCA has dropped two more banking probes after shelving a major review into industry culture

January 1, 2016

Britain's financial watchdog has reportedly dropped two more probes into the banking industry, in the wake of its u-turn on a major review into the culture, pay and behaviour of those who work in the industry. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has scrapped a study into the way lenders incentivise their staff to sell financial products, and will [...]
London’s New Year’s Day parade 2016 kicks off: Thousands line the streets and Canadian illusionist Darcy Oake to perform

January 1, 2016

Thousands of spectators lined the streets of London today, to watch performers take part in the capital city's 30th annual New Year's Day parade. More than 8,500 performers representing 20 different countries processed the route from Green Park to Parliament Square. They're expected to be joined by crowds of around 50,000 people, and the event is being televised in the [...]
BCC: Britain risks plunging into “new economic storm” if politicians are complacent

January 1, 2016

One of the UK's leading business groups today said clouds are gathering on the horizon, and they risk pushing Britain into "a new economic storm", as it warned politicians do not have room for complacency. In the BCC's new year's message, chief economist John Longworth said businesses and consumers will be left exposed when the Bank of England starts [...]
Government unveils more funding for businesses hit by Storm Eva and Storm Desmond

January 1, 2016

The government today made more funding available for businesses hurt by storms which wrought havoc in parts of the UK over the festive period. The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) announced a £6m package to help he estimated 2,500 firms on either side of the Pennines left flooded by the Boxing Day deluge in the wake [...]
Prime Minister David Cameron hails “great turnaround decade” in new year’s message

January 1, 2016

Prime Minister David Cameron yesterday promised to deliver social reforms, including a clampdown on terrorism, in what he described as a "great turnaround decade". Cameron said the government will build on Britain's economic growth to give people "security at every stage" of their lives spanning education, employment and retirement. He stressed the sole driver of his efforts [...]
From a record 7,089 points to Black Monday: The FTSE 100 highs and lows of 2015

December 31, 2015

Britain’s blue chip index posted a five per cent loss for 2015, and 12 per cent lower than an all time high hit in April. The basic resource heavy index has been rocked by the commodities rout as well as concerns over a slowdown in China. In short, it's been a bumpy ride for investors. So [...]
Rochdale MP Simon Danczuk suspended from the Labour party over “inappropriate behavior”

December 31, 2015

Labour MP Simon Danczuk has been suspended by the party amid allegations that he sent a 17-year-old girl explicit text messages. The Sun claims the 49-year-old politician "bombarded" the girl with "sleazy" texts. Danczuk, who split up with his wife earlier this year, later tweeted that the story was “not entirely accurate” and referred to “an extremely [...]
Labour’s Simon Danczuk suspended over ‘inappropriate behaviour’

December 31, 2015

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BP evacuates North Sea oil field due to a floating barge

December 31, 2015

BP was forced to order a total evacuation of its Valhall platform in the North Sea today, after a large unmanned barge ripped from its anchor during a fierce storm and started floating towards the drilling platform. Oil company ConocoPhillips also had to shut down output at its Eldfisk and Embla oil fields, and was pulling staff from its Eldfisk [...]

Premier League’s smallest stadium gets approval to begin £90m rebuild

Premier League’s smallest stadium gets approval to begin £90m rebuild

This hotel on the Elizabeth Line is 30 minutes from London but feels totally remote

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