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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Boris Bike sponsorship deal: Santander reportedly in line to beat Coca-Cola as Barclays replacement

February 5, 2015

Santander UK is reportedly on the cusp of signing a £50m deal which would see it replace Barclays as the main sponsor of London's Boris Bike scheme. The deal would see Santander UK pay up to £7.5m annually for seven years, putting its red-and-white branding in the place of the blue hues currently offered by Barclays. [...]
New car registrations speed to eight-year high

February 5, 2015

The UK car industry made a roaring start to the year with sales soaring 6.7 per cent in January, the highest level for that month since 2007. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said a total 164,856 cars were sold in January, compared to the 154,562 units shifted the same month a year [...]
Bank of England holds interest rates at record low of 0.5 per cent and keeps £375bn quantitative easing programme in February

February 5, 2015

There are no surprises from the Bank of England, again. The central bank held its benchmark interest rate a record low of 0.5 per cent for the 71st month in a row. It also kept its quantitative easing programme steady at £375bn at the monetary policy committee's (MPC) February meeting. While the UK economy has [...]
European Commission raises Eurozone growth forecast to 1.3 per cent on crumbling oil prices and weak euro

February 5, 2015

The European Commission nudged up its official growth forecast for the single currency bloc today, citing crumbling oil prices, a weaker euro and the European Central Bank's (ECB) generous stimulus package unveiled earlier this year. The Eurozone will grow at a rate of 1.3 per cent this year and 1.9 per cent in 2016, the [...]
Afren share price falls 16 per cent after S&P downgrade on possible default

February 5, 2015

Embattled oil producer Afren's share price closed down 13 per cent today, after major credit ratings agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) warned of a possible default. Afren's share price had fallen as much as 15.8 per cent to 9.35 per pence share in mid-morning trade. However, it was still above this year's low of 4.2 pence [...]
IFS: Expect tax rises after the General Election

February 4, 2015

Voters should expect tax rises after the General Election in May, as whichever party (or parties) forms government will have to deal with a fiscal headache, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). The independent think-tank, which released its annual pre-budget analysis, said whoever forms the next government will have to cut spending or [...]
Small companies clamour to float as Eurocell and Lakehouse line up for London Stock Exchange IPOs

February 4, 2015

Two small companies this morning announced their intention to float on the London Stock Exchange, among the first few of a much-anticipated rush prior to the General Election in May. Window and door maker Eurocell said it was seeking a listing on the London Stock Exchange. It had sales of £173m and operating profit of [...]
Project Tango: Google’s 3D mapping camera is one step closer

February 4, 2015

Google's much-hyped 3D printing camera is one step closer to being unveiled to the world, after the company ramped its so-called Project Tango up a notch. The tech giant has announced Project Tango will move out of its Advanced Technology and Projects Group (ATAP) – suggesting it is now thinking about future marketability and real-world [...]
Window maker Eurocell to IPO on the London Stock Exchange

February 4, 2015

Window and door maker Eurocell has announced its intention to float on the London Stock Exchange, as a number of small companies clamour to list before the General Election in May. "We have a clear strategy to drive future growth by maximising benefit from our vertically integrated model, continuing to roll out our branch network, [...]
HSS Hire Group float prices at the bottom end of range

February 4, 2015

HSS Hire Group will float on the London Stock Exchange at the bottom end of its price range, putting the company's market capitalisation at £325m. The tool hire firm has set its initial public offer (IPO) price at 210 pence per share, the lower end of the 210-262 pence price range given earlier this month, [...]

Richest women’s football teams 2026: Arsenal pip Chelsea and Barcelona

Richest women’s football teams 2026: Arsenal pip Chelsea and Barcelona

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