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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Leaving London for Christmas and New Year? You need to know about these railway closures:

December 1, 2014

Train passengers could face chaos this festive period as they try to get out of London during the Christmas and New Year period. A number of lines will be closed due to a series of engineering projects that … Here are the routes that you need to avoid: West Coast mainline The West Coast mainline, [...]
London Underground has busiest day in history for second time in three weeks

December 1, 2014

Last Friday was the busiest day in history for London Underground, which smashed through a record it had set just three weeks earlier. The tube network carried 4.725m passengers on Friday the 28 November, according to figures released by Transport for London (TfL). It beat the last record, set on 14 November, where 4.576m journeys [...]
BMW taps into London’s sharing economy: Who else is there? Airbnb, Uber and Zipcar

December 1, 2014

Earlier this month, it was revealed the sharing economy could net up to £9bn a year for the UK by 2025. The independent review, commissioned by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, also laid out a road-map to ensure the UK becomes a center for this growing scene. Big businesses are eager to capitalise [...]
BMW to launch pay-as-you-go car share scheme to rival Boris Bikes in London on Thursday

November 30, 2014

BMW will bring its pay-as-you-go car sharing scheme to London this week, pitting it against the capital's famous Boris Bikes. The German manufacturer will announce the launch of its DriveNow scheme in London on Thursday, according to the Financial Times. It's a car sharing service that requires users to register online for a small fee, before [...]
Autumn Statement 2014: This is what the Scottish government wants George Osborne to deliver

November 30, 2014

Scotland's Deputy First Minister John Swinney has outlined what the Scottish government want when George Osborne gets out his red box for the Autumn Statement next week. It's asking for a range of measures including more devolution powers and a higher minimum wage. Here's a quick breakdown of what the Scottish government wants to see. [...]
Swiss voters reject plans to hoard gold, curb immigration and scrap rich expats’ tax benefits

November 30, 2014

Swiss voters have rejected proposals requiring the central bank to to hoard huge amounts of gold, in a move that will help ensure the country's economic stability. It failed to secure the so-called "cantonal majority" — which is a yes vote from most of the country's "cantons" or states — needed to pass, according to [...]
Jeremy Paxman signs three-book deal worth £1m

November 30, 2014

The details of Jeremy Paxman's illustrious 42-year career at the BBC will be revealed in a three-book publishing deal worth almost £1m. Through the book deal, which was signed with publisher William Collins, Paxman will reveal details about some of his most famous interviews with politicians. He became known for his direct and at times abrasive [...]
Cooper-Hohn divorce has led to Britain’s biggest pay out – here the five largest UK settlements in history

November 28, 2014

Hedge fund titan Sir Chris Hohn will have to pay his ex-wife £337m, in what is thought to be the largest ever settlement in a UK divorce case. His estranged wife, Jamie Cooper-Hohn, had been seeking half of Hohn's estimated £700m fortune since the summer, however Hohn offered a quarter. Both parties are thought to [...]
Black Friday 2014: These eight Vines will make you glad you stayed in the office

November 28, 2014

Pandemonium has erupted as Black Friday reached fever pitch in a number of stores across the UK. This year the all-American import was bigger than ever with the likes of Sainsbury's, Marks & Spencer, and Tesco getting involved. They slashed prices on everything from electricals like TVs, tablets and other gadgets to designer watches, clothing [...]
Nationwide House Price Index: House price growth slides to 11-month low in November

November 28, 2014

House price growth slid to an 11-month low in November as the British housing market continued to cool, according figures released by Nationwide today. The Nationwide House Price Index showed house prices rose 8.5 per cent in the year to November, taking growth to an 11-month low. Price growth for the three months to September [...]

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