By: Lynsey Barber

I'm City A.M.'s award-winning technology editor, covering everything from happenings at Apple and Google to the latest London startup. In particular fintech, blockchain, artifical intelligence, driverless cars, virtual reality and the sharing economy get me out of bed in the morning. I'm always trying to illustrate stories with pictures of dogs. Sometimes with some success. I was named technology journalist of the year at the UK Tech Awards.

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UK Oil and Gas Investments share price slips as chairman David Lenigas leaves and chief Stephen Sanderson steps up

July 8, 2015

The chairman of the UK firm exploring oil at Horse Hill near Gatwick, known as the "Gatwick gusher", is stepping down. David Lenigas is leaving UK Oil and Gas Investments (UKOG) where he will be replaced by chief executive Stephen Sanderson. "It is my policy to step down from the boards of companies once I believe [...]
This Inspector Gadget-style jacket could revolutionise your commute: The Baubax jacket being funded on Kickstarter is possibly the world’s best travel jacket

July 8, 2015

Tangled headphones, awkward eye contact and a climate that's either way too hot, or way too cold, the daily commute is a minefield. Now, there's an idea to solve all these problems – an Inspector Gadget-style jacket. Somewhere to keep your iPad? Check. a compartment to hold your headphones? Check A pillow to rest your [...]
Tube strike 2015: Talks to avert action between TfL and drivers’ unions fail

July 7, 2015

A Tube strike is certain to go ahead after crunch talks between TfL and drivers' unions failed this afternoon. "It's clear that TfL are not serious about negotiations," a spokesperson for Aslef, the union which represents the majority of Tube drivers, told City A.M. An emphatic "no" was given when asked whether there was any [...]
We’re not prepared for another 7/7, says firefighters’ union on 10th anniversary of attacks

July 7, 2015

London firefighters are not prepared for another 7/7 because of cuts to the emergency service in the capital, it has been claimed. The public is being misled about its preparedness for such an incident, the Fire Brigade Union (FBU) has said, on the day the capital came to a standstill in remembrance of those who [...]
Tube strike 2015: TfL and union talks continue over new pay deal but strike still scheduled to go ahead

July 7, 2015

Talks between Transport for London (TfL) and unions are continuing today, in an effort to avoid strike action which will bring the Tube grinding to a halt causing disruption for thousands of passengers. The clock is ticking on last-ditch talks seeking an agreement on a new pay deal offered yesterday by TfL, as the deadline [...]
The 10 Tube stations where you’ll find the fastest WiFi

July 7, 2015

London's Tube stations may fall over sometimes, whether that's down to the weather (leaves, snow, rain, wind, sun, take your pick), industrial action or simply signal failures – but there are no hold ups when it comes to getting online. The public wifi network across the Tube, which is run by Virgin Media, is one [...]
Five charts showing how we’re massively underestimating how much life costs, including children, house prices and pension costs

July 7, 2015

You're probably really bad at estimating how much things cost – but don't worry, most of us are. As a nation we're drastically underestimating the cost of major life events such as having children, buying a house, or saving for retirement, according to a new poll by King's College and Ipsos Mori. "It’s concerning that [...]
EasyJet strike 2015: Cabin crew ballot for action could cause summer travel chaos for holidaymakers and a new headache for budget airline

July 7, 2015

Strike action by EasyJet staff could disrupt thousands of holidaymakers preparing to jet off for the summer holidays, causing a further headache for the low-cost airline. British cabin crew staff are planning to walk out over pay after talks between unions and the airline broke down following months of negotiations. EasyJet has said it is confident [...]
DWP makes fresh pension push with Theo Paphitis advertising campaign to get small business auto-enrolling workers

July 6, 2015

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) is relaunching its pensions advertising campaign starring Dragons’ Den entrepreneur Theo Paphitis in a new push to get small companies auto-enrolling staff in workplace pensions. The campaign will rework the previous creative used in 2012 when a £3.5m campaign first launched, as the government seeks to target businesses employing [...]
Apple Pay UK launch 14 July: Mobile payments coming to iPhone and Apple Watch imminently

July 6, 2015

Apple's expected to launch its mobile payment service, Apple Pay, in the UK as soon as next week in its first mobile payment move beyond the US. iPhone users will be able to pay with just the tap of a smartphone, or Apple Watch, across the high street and on the London Underground from 14 [...]

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