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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London mayor Boris Johnson’s trade mission helped by $40m investment in life sciences and technology companies

February 10, 2015

Boris Johnson's most recent trade mission was helped by news of a $40m (£26m) investment from two US companies yesterday, boosting the capital's reputation for cultivating life science and technology industries. The London mayor is currently on a US trade mission in a bid to attract investments for British businesses. Heavy snowfall means he's currently [...]
In charts: Retirement prospects in the UK compared to the rest of Europe

February 10, 2015

It isn't all long holidays and glasses of wine for UK retirees, according to the global retirement index released by Natixist Global Asset Management today. The United Kingdom fell from 18th to 22nd in an overall ranking of 150 countries due to concerns over public finances as well as an ageing population. Despite enjoying better [...]
Lloyd’s of London insurer Catlin’s profits jump ahead of takeover by rival XL

February 10, 2015

The figures Lloyd's of London insurer Catlin reported gross written premiums of $5.97bn (£3.92bn) for the year ending December 2014, which was up 13 per cent from $5.30bn (£3.48bn) a year earlier. It said the figure was slightly inflated by foreign currency exchange rates and an increase in the value of multiyear contracts written during 2014 in [...]
Retirees are increasingly banking on buy-to-let and part-time jobs for future financial security

February 9, 2015

People are opting for less conventional means of guaranteeing a financially secure retirement, and taking advantage of chancellor George Osborne's reforms which give them "complete freedom" to withdraw from their pension pots. People gearing up for retirement are increasingly planning to boost their incomes using the government's buy-to-let scheme or with a part-time job. Research [...]
Oil price jumps as Opec’s strategy undercuts rivals’ supply

February 9, 2015

Oil prices rose after the Organisation for Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) said demand for its crude oil will rise this year as rivals' supplies suffer, reinforcing the group's decision not to cut production in November. Its monthly oil market report said demand for the group's crude oil will jump by around 100,000 barrels a day to 29.2m [...]
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney: “No room for complacency” in global banking reform

February 9, 2015

Bank of England governor Mark Carney has cautioned against slowing the pace of global banking reforms, saying the financial system is more resilient than during the financial crisis, but there's still "no room for complacency". Speaking in his role as chairman of the Financial Stability Board (FSB), a body which monitors the global financial system, [...]
BG Group’s new chief executive Helge Lund has first day in the top job

February 9, 2015

Starting a new job is always daunting but BG Group's new chief executive Helge Lund will have to contend with crumbling global oil prices which prompted an $8.9bn write-off and consequent fourth-quarter loss. Lund, who had been due to start on March 2, will begin his new role today "following [an] agreement last week from [...]
Sixty is no longer counted as “old” as age-related illnesses dive

February 9, 2015

Despite nearing retirement, 60-somethings are no longer considered old, thanks to better lifestyles and medical care. Two "golden decades" of jet-setting, wine-drinking and other indulgences lie ahead, but make the most of it because the prognosis worsens for over-80s. Research has shown the number of 60-somethings suffering from heart disease, cancer and other old age-related [...]
World powers clash over solution to the Ukraine crisis

February 7, 2015

World leaders clashed over possible solutions to the on-going crisis in Ukraine today, highlighting a lack of consensus over how to halt the conflict which has so far killed around 5,000 people. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned sending arms to Ukraine to fight Russian separatists would be futile, sparking sharp [...]
Supermarkets warned to keep “poisonous” daffodils away from food by Public Health England

February 7, 2015

Health bosses have sent letters to supermarkets reminding them to keep daffodils away from fruit and vegetable aisle this spring, in a bid to stop their customers accidentally ingesting the poisonous plant. Public Health England (PHE) said people can mistake daffodil bulbs for spring onions and a popular Chinese vegetable, with symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea [...]

Two top flight clubs in same league to be owned by same firm after major sport decision

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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