Delusional markets are still betting on a V-shaped recovery that cannot possibly happen
We would end up in the worst of all worlds, with multiple waves, and another forced closure of the economy...
Analysis
The Government may extend Help to Buy, but housebuilders have bigger problems
Does the housebuilding sector face a re-run of the financial crisis? The biggest challenge to developers right now is the...
Western governments face invidious contact tracing dilemma
That is not to say the NHS couldn’t get there in three or six months time but it’s likely to...
How British businesses are planning for a socially distanced reopening
The UK could emulate some of the measures in other countries on the Continent as restrictions are lifted, too. Austria...
Retail sales slide in record decline
Retailers experienced the worst fall in sales on record last month as shops were forced to shut up and down the...
Why landlords could be the catalyst for an impending house price crash
Predicting how much house prices may fall this year is a bit like playing lucky dip. Roll the tombola and...
Local councils hoarding coronavirus funding could push care homes over the edge
Care home associations have accused “appalling” councils of withholding millions of pounds in emergency funding which could have been used...
Spanner in the works for Ferguson’s plan to quit FTSE 100
That is a high-risk ploy. It may sound finely balanced but it only took 12pc of Unilever’s shareholder base to...
Start-up rescue package expected within days as loan scheme criticism mounts
According to lobby group UK Finance, £1.1bn in lifeline loans have been paid out under the emergency loans scheme. But only 2pc...
Trump’s $25bn airline bailout sees hopes for a UK rescue take flight
Before Rishi Sunak announced the furloughing scheme, Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary suggested that bankrolling staff wages while services are grounded...
