By: William Turvill

I write about M&A, deals, IPOs, private equity, asset management, media and a few other areas for CityAM I also write news features and am always interested in interviewing and profiling high-profile business figures. I previously worked for Press Gazette and Mail Online.

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Brussels attacks: British victim named as arrests reported in Belgium, France and Germany

March 25, 2016

Arrests were reported in Belgium, Germany and France today following Tuesday's attacks in Brussels that killed more than 30 people. It was confirmed today that a Briton, David Dixon, 53 – who was from Nottingham but lived in Brussels – was among those killed in the attack. Read more: Belgium authorities name Brussels bomber brothers In a [...]
US economy: Commerce Department’s estimate revised up to 1.4 per cent with consumer spending boost

March 25, 2016

The US economy grew at an annualised rate of 1.4 per cent in the fourth quarter of last year, according to the latest official estimate. The GDP figure, announced by the US Commerce Department today, was above an initial estimate of 0.7 per cent. And the second estimate from analysts suggested growth would be one [...]
EU referendum: Former CIA director backs claims Brexit could be good for UK security because EU can “get in the way”

March 25, 2016

A former CIA director has backed claims that a so-called Brexit could be good for Britain's security. Retired general Michael Hayden has said the European Union “in some ways gets in the way of the state providing security for its own citizens”. He was speaking after former head of MI6 Richard Dearlove yesterday said Britain could be [...]
WPP chief executive Martin Sorrell says Donald Trump’s presidential hopes should not be underestimated – and “who knows” what he’ll mean for business

March 25, 2016

Donald Trump and his hopes of becoming US president should not be underestimated, according to the chief executive of advertising giant WPP. Sir Martin Sorrell, who is the best paid chief executive in the FTSE 100, also suggested it was unclear what impact Trump would have on the business world. He said that the Republican [...]
Easter weekend weather: Sunny Good Friday morning expected to give way to rain, hail, thunder and gusty winds

March 25, 2016

The majority of the UK is enjoying a sunny Good Friday morning – but enjoy it while you can. "Chaos" and "hell" were reported across London's busiest train stations last night as people left the capital for the Easter weekend. But it will no doubt feel worth the stress this morning, with the majority of [...]
US company McCormick “disappointed” with conduct of the board of Mr Kipling owner Premier Foods – but could improve takeover offer

March 25, 2016

McCormick has said it is “disappointed” with the way the board of UK rival Premier Foods, owner of Mr Kipling, is “conducting itself”. But the US firm, known for its spice brands such as Schwartz, has said it could be willing to improve its offer for the company. Premier this week rejected a second takeover [...]
London house prices: Homebuyers could pay up to 50 per cent more for views of the Thames river (and the Oxford-Cambridge boat race)

March 25, 2016

Struggling for ideas on where to get a good view of this weekend's Oxford-Cambridge boat race? CityAM's guide to the 162nd race might be useful. Alternatively, you could buy a property overlooking the route in South West London. But be warned: new research has found homebuyers in this area could face paying a 50 per cent [...]
Government launches Land Registry privatisation consultation in move condemned by Labour and PCS union

March 25, 2016

The government faced criticism last night after plans to sell off the Land Registry were confirmed. Business Secretary Sajid Javid has launched a consultation document setting out options for privatising the body, which holds the titles for most of England and Wales’s land. CityAM understands buyout firm Advent International and others are considering bids for the [...]
Easter weekend travel: Passengers describe “chaos”, “hell” and “horrific” scenes across London’s busiest train stations

March 25, 2016

It wouldn't be Easter without Londoners sharing their troubles from the capital's transport hubs. And this weekend has proved no exception so far, with travellers complaining of "total chaos" at St Pancras, “horrific” scenes at Euston and “hell” at Paddington. Read more: Why your Easter travel plans may be disrupted The government warned yesterday that delays would be [...]
Google fined €100,000 in France for failing to “effectively uphold” the right to be forgotten

March 24, 2016

Google has been fined €100,000 (£79,000) by the French data protection authority. The fine has been made in relation to the so-called right to be forgotten law. The Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertes (CNIL) said Google had not fully upheld the right because its scrubbing of results does not extend far enough. Read more: Why the right to [...]

An England World Cup isn’t just football – it is money, politics and a nation’s bad habits

An England World Cup isn’t just football – it is money, politics and a nation’s bad habits

Bowls Club is the City’s most eccentric (and brilliant) pop-up

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