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Productivity has been faltering in the UK since at least 2008. We know this because the UK’s Productivity Commission says so. That’s not to say
In politics, as in history, they say that sometimes nothing happens for years — then everything changes in a few days. What about an alternative;
Online grocery shopping feels more efficient. It also looks easier to do. But is it? Is it really? True efficiency adds to productivity. In the
Wirecard and the art of the Potemkin corporation Wirecard was the rare German startup that seemed primed to become a global player. But it was
*Update to the update at 1920 UK Time* Last week we brought you news of the possible return of a London whale in the European
This is a free excerpt from our deep dive into an alternative way of viewing the European Union. Rather than seeing this institution from the
This edition of the Blind Spot Wrap was compiled by Izabella Kaminska (IK) and Dario Garcia Giner (DGG). Economics, markets and finance: China’s June forex
Okay, okay, it’s not nice to brag or say “I told you so”. But we’re a young service, which means we are burdened with self-promotion
This edition of the Blind Spot Wrap was compiled by Izabella Kaminska (IK) and Dario Garcia Giner (DGG). Economics, markets, and money An excellent talk
Hi everyone! Today’s Spot Markets live session is with Ben Harrington, the founder and Editor of Betaville. Comments from Izabella and Ben that address audience
When Boris Johnson cheekily suggested this week that Emmanuel Macron’s European Political Community proposal would allow for the creation of a modern Roman Empire he
Quantitative easing: The shocking truth. Don’t know your standard monetary policy from the unconventional kind? Relax! We ask economist and former Bank of England adviser