With the ECB’s deposit rate already at minus 0.5pc, he sees a “high hurdle for policy action (such as a rate cut) to limit the euro strength at this point. But we do see scope for further ECB communication on the euro to slow a further rise”. So how could […]
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The hydrogen revolution is marvellous chance for Britain, if it does not throw away the prize
The UK has another advantage. Hydrogen is expensive to store. The cheapest option is to use salt caverns and this island is peppered with sites. Teesside already has three caverns in use. “We have natural geological deposits of salt down the East coast of England and in Cheshire, enough to […]
OneWeb is a chance for UK to lead the satellite race
Available over the oceans, the mountains, the deserts and in the forests, and in all places where human needs will demand it, these satellites will reach the places that 5G and other broadband technologies will never get to. As a bonus, an investment in OneWeb will give us the chance […]
Coronavirus is our chance to craft a fairer jobs market
For businesses, there are a number of strategic implications. Those whose sales and operations span the entire country, or several customer segments, will need to reimagine products and sales offerings to match the large-scale shifts in consumer incomes, attitudes and behaviours. At the same time, the highly different effects on […]
Coronavirus experts: ‘No chance’ pandemic will end this summer
There is “no chance” that the coronavirus pandemic will end this summer, a prominent Chinese medical expert has said in an article calling on countries to prepare for a “new normal” amid plans to reopen following deadly COVID-19 outbreaks. Some countries’ attempts to ease COVID-19 measures before bringing their outbreaks […]
Car insurers who miss this chance to repair their reputations will drive customers away forever
Admiral lived up to its name this week in leading among its peers by being the first insurer to offer customers a refund on their car cover. The £25 automatic rebate per policy will not change people’s lives, nor will the £110m total bill make too large a dent in […]