Reporting Portfolio
Covering business news at the Financial Times and CNN International has offered me a global perspective across different forms of media. Having been published in numerous leading newspapers, I understand what makes a good business story. I was also the Editor-in-Chief of an award-winning magazine, covering current affairs and politics. My contact details are at the bottom of the page, make sure to get in touch about any story or idea.
Financial Times
I worked across the FT Fast newsdesk covering markets and British politics during General Election 2019. I also freelance on the special reports desk, covering business and technology.
Automation finds home in building design
Algorithmic modelling offers new blueprints for smart building creation. Bespoke homes are being created without architects.
How AI eases teachers’ heavy workloads
Using robots for mundane tasks frees up more time to spend with students, and easing teachers’ workloads.
Anti-social robots help to increase distancing
Pandemic-driven push to cut workplace interaction buoys makers of automated carts.
Record numbers of UK lawyers register in Ireland
UK firms registered a record number of solicitors in Ireland but there's confusion over the wider EU after Brexit.
The changing face of the modern fitness industry
In a crowded market, it pays to put in the hard yards by exercising your options. The health and fitness industry has never had more members.
Godfrey Gao, actor and model, 1984-2019
Gao, who died suddenly last week at the age of 35, spoke publicly about how social media amplified the perception of his glamorous life.
Party leaders court British business at CBI conference
Conservatives postpone plans to cut corporate tax rate and sterling is boosted by strong Tory polling.
Year in a word: Greenland
For sale: a rarely available plot of land ideally located in the north Atlantic with easy access to shipping lanes to Europe and the US.
CNN International
I write news and scripts on topics ranging from coronavirus to Brexit. These are read and viewed by millions globally. News gathering is also a primary part of my daily routine, adding to the stellar reporatage of CNN's business team. Read all my articles by clicking the button or else there are some featured below.
Citibank sent a hedge fund $175 million by mistake.
The bank mistakenly wired $175 million but the hedge fund hasn't returned the money.
The British government is investing in a sex party startup
Killing Kittens, which organizes women-led adult parties in London and New York, said it secured the investment from the UK government's Future Fund.
Indian Drugmakers could be hit by the coronavirus
Indian pharmaceutical companies, which produce 20% of the world's drugs supply by volume.
Italy is under partial lockdown
Major companies caught up in a coronavirus quarantine are insisting it's "business as usual," despite restrictions.
This company is 5,000 miles away from Wuhan
Daletech, a manufacturer of industrial electronics, relies on parts that are made in China.
Geneva car show canceled as coronavirus spreads
Next week's Geneva Motor Show has been canceled because of coronavirus fears.
Manufacturers on wartime footing for ventilators
Governments and manufacturers are adopting drastic measures to produce more.
Goldman Sachs agrees to a $3.9 billion 1MDB settlement with Malaysia
The government of Malaysia has agreed to drop all criminal and regulatory proceedings in Malaysia involving the firm.
The World Bank
Social Development focuses on the need to “put people first” in development processes. I write, edit and package high quality blog posts, feature stories, and other online products to support key launches, events, and campaigns. My pieces promote social inclusion of the vulnerable by empowering people, building cohesive and resilient societies, and making institutions accessible and accountable to citizens.
Making Inclusive Growth a Priority for Afro-descendants
Afro-descendants are often overlooked in Latin America, which is one of the regions worst hit by COVID-19. While there is little data on the impact on different groups, experts believe minorities like Afro-descendants likely suffer more during such crises.
The Resilience of Indigenous Peoples Across the Globe
The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is a moment to reflect on the issues faced, the resilience shown in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the urgent need to ensure that recovery efforts are equitable and place equal emphasis on addressing needs.
Responses to COVID-19: The Resilience of Indonesia
The World Bank’s community-driven development operations draw from a strong track record of moving funds quickly and flexibly in response to crises, such as in Indonesia after the 2004 tsunami. Such platforms can quickly support immediate action to help those in need during COVID-19.