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EU economy ‘on crutches’

Christine Lagarde has said Europe’s monetary authority plans to keep interest rates and coronavirus stimulus unchanged. She urged EU members to get their coronavirus recovery fund operational with haste. European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde on Thursday said...

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How effective is the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine?

Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine, Sputnik V, has been approved for use in dozens of countries, and it’s also under review by the European Medicines Agency. But the vaccine remains controversial. President Vladimir Putin has touted Sputnik V...

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EU takes step to help ‘gig’ economy workers

Around one in 10 people on the bloc’s labor market have got work through digital platforms, such as Uber or Deliveroo, but many miss out on workers rights. The European Commission on Wednesday launched a...

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EU predicts economic rebound amid COVID restrictions

The European Commission sees a healthy dose of growth from this summer on, but some member states have seen their economic forecasts slashed. The European Commission announced their cautiously optimistic interim economic forecasts on Thursday, predicting a...

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Brexit: UK introduces new bill, what you need to know

The UK government has confirmed rumors that had been circulating Westminster in recent days that it intends to alter the Brexit deal it negotiated with the European Union. The move has been widely condemned as...

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EU trade bodies slam US decision to retain tariffs

The US government said Europe had not done enough to be in compliance with WTO decisions. The EU has called for intensified efforts to resolve the trade dispute. European trade groups reacted with regret and...

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Apple tax ruling for Ireland shines light on global tax avoidance

Last week Ireland welcomed a court ruling that denied it more than €14 billion of Apple money in back taxes. It has brought its tax regime into sharp focus, but the problem is global as...

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Will Brexit be worse for women?

  The economic impact of Brexit has been explored far and wide. But with the October 31 deadline approaching and a no-deal scenario still very much on the cards, could it affect women disproportionately? First...

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EU climate goals ditched as Warsaw and Budapest dig in

Poland and Hungary said they will put their own economies first after rejecting an EU bid for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. All very well, but the latest episode in their battle with Brussels will affect...

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Third Vote on Withdrawal Bill Scuppered Until after EU Summit

The capital markets remain subdued. Many Asian equity markets eased after a strong two-day advance. European equities are slightly firmer. The S&P 500 closed at new five-month highs yesterday. Benchmark 10-year yields are mostly a...

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Brexit Late Extra: Avoiding ‘No Deal’

After four stunning Brexit votes so far this week in Parliament ‘No Deal’ is now definitely ruled out. This is not yet legally the case, but the Government dare not initiate or accept new legislation...

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Brexit slashes car industry investment by nearly 50 percent

Car production has fallen to its lowest levels since the 2008 financial crisis, according to a new report. Industry leaders say the damage is “enormous,” but nothing like the “devastation” a no-deal Brexit would have....