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Talks have stalled again and again but a mini deal could be imminent.
Electric bikes provided a safe commuting option for people who weren’t able to ride traditional bicycles.
A momentary peak may succumb to a slow recovery
With the UK government creating hostilities with the EU, its hopes of switching to other food sources would take years to settle.
As massive companies buy up their competition with ease, the answer may be to ban them from sectors all together
Although 52% of the UK’s food needs are currently met by domestic production, the remainder is heavily dependent on imports from the EU.
2020 has been the greatest ever global experiment in working from home. The pandemic will be the catalyst the flexible work discussion really needed.
For the UK to exit the EU on genuine Australian, no-deal or WTO terms, the British government would need to reject the WA/NIP. This now appears unlikely.
The pandemic has had unexpected effects on the housing market, causing a rush to sell. But is this the right moment?
Industry experts see the shift away from theatrical releases as a sign that Hollywood studios are embracing the inevitable future. But is it as simple as that?
We find low taxes on the rich bring economies little benefit. This suggests there is a strong economic case for raising taxes on the rich to help repair public finances following the pandemic.
With limits on family time this Christmas, are we going to supplement Christmas spirit with presents?
It’s a wonderful time of the year.
It is near impossible to regulate currencies and financial services that were built to avoid regulation – but it is increasingly necessary
The future need not be gloomy. It is possible for Northern Ireland to emerge better off at the end of this process.
Airbnb is taking a very bold step by issuing a multi billion dollar IPO during a global economic slowdown – something that was unthinkable a few years ago.
Starting as a sole trader means less scrutiny and regulatory compliance than a limited company - but also less protection
Hiring ex-offenders is good for business, and good for society.
Trafficking of counterfeit medicines is on the rise, with Interpol seizing £10.4m of counterfeit COVID related products in March 2020
Leaving the EU presents a chance to adopt better regulation and more tax on tobacco.
Zoom shares tumbled with the announcement of a vaccine - but reactive markets don’t reflect people’s desire to keep working from home
Will Apple’s search engine have the same ill fate as Microsoft’s Bing?
Once nimble and reactive to changing trends, Topshop failed to join the internet shopping revolution and it’s paying the price.
Being self-employed can bring a whole heap of benefits - but if you’ve been forced into it during the pandemic, it can be scary.