By: Jon Robinson

Jon Robinson is City AM's UK Editor and is tasked with leading the expansion of the publication's business coverage beyond London. Based in Manchester, he focuses on regional stories, aiming to give a national platform to companies outside the M25. He is also the host of Boardroom Uncovered, City AM's podcast featuring candid conversations with the UK's top business leaders about their journeys, challenges and successes.

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Brewdog’s CEO James Watt hits back at ‘ridiculous levels of criticism’ following wages change

January 15, 2024

The chief executive of Brewdog has hit back at the "ridiculous levels of criticism" his company received following the news that it would no longer be paying staff the ‘real’ living wage.
Kids Planet adds more than 1,500 jobs as childcare giant’s turnover passes £100m

January 15, 2024

Kids Planet added over 1,500 employees during a year in which the childcare giant's turnover surged past the £100m mark, it has been revealed.
In The Style: Why fast-fashion brand once worth over £100m was forced to sell itself in cut-price deal

January 15, 2024

The full financial challenges that faced fast-fashion brand In The Style before it was forced to sell itself to avoid administration have been revealed for the first time.
Sykes Seafood’s sales jump by £100m as headcount grows – but profits narrow

January 15, 2024

Turnover jumped by more than £100m at Sykes Seafood during its latest financial year which also saw its headcount spike.
Fragrance Direct predicts return to growth after ‘challenging year’

January 15, 2024

Fragrance Direct has said it expects its performance to improve over the coming months after blaming its fall in sales on a number of factors including the cost-of-living crisis.
Jon Robinson’s UK column: Giving a national voice to companies beyond the M25

January 12, 2024

Read the first edition of Jon Robinson's UK column - outlining how City AM is shining a light on business success outside of the M25.
PS5s and perfumes boost seasonal sales at The Very Group

January 11, 2024

Christmas ales at retailer The Very Group were boosted by the popularity of games consoles and perfumes, it has been revealed.
Crown Paints expects profits to bounce back after ‘dismal performance’

January 11, 2024

Crown Paints has said high raw material prices contributed to its "dismal performance" which also forced it to cut jobs.
Record December for London Stansted and Manchester Airport

January 11, 2024

London Stansted and Manchester Airport experienced their busiest Decembers on record last month.
The Botanist eyes ‘significant profit growth’ after £8m hit despite record sales

January 11, 2024

The owner of brands including The Botanist is eyeing a surge in its profits after reporting a record year of sales.

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Volkswagen Transporter Sportline 2026: The van that wants to be a VW Golf GTI

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