We have to get the economy going again, and it is time to start thinking about how this might safely be done. Sadly, the peak in UK deaths may not be for another week, as the Health Secretary Matt Hancock has warned. Even then, severe restrictions on movement will surely remain in place, and may … Read more
ALEX BRUMMER: Bring business, finance and economy out of hibernation as soon and as safely as possible By Alex Brummer for the Daily Mail Published: 21:57 BST, 3 April 2020 | Updated: 22:59 BST, 3 April 2020 The amazing aspect of the business support schemes on both sides of the Atlantic, flaws and all, is … Read more
Coronavirus could cost the global economy $4.1 trillion – five per cent of worldwide output – Asian Development Bank warns Asian Development Bank says coronavirus could cost economy $4.1 trillion The estimated impact is equivalent to nearly five percent of worldwide output Crisis has sent equity markets spinning as traders fret over the long-term impact … Read more
Britain’s economy will shrink by 15 per cent between April and June – the steepest contraction on record, experts warn The UK will enter deepest recession since the financial crisis, experts warn Rescue measures could cause Government borrowing to shoot up to £180billion Michael Gove hinted yesterday that a new era of austerity is on … Read more
As I watched the Prime Minister order mass house arrest on Monday night, I felt revulsion, anger and grief – as anyone brought up when this was a free and well-governed country would. I also felt terribly alone. You could not have known, from anything broadcast that night or printed the following day, that anyone … Read more
‘Any decision has to be based on the data’: Dr Fauci again throws cold water on Trump’s proposal to reopen the economy by Easter Dr Anthony Fauci participated in a remote town hall on CNN on Thursday night Was asked again about Trump’s proposal to end pandemic shutdowns by Easter Fauci said Trump’s proposal is … Read more
It said ‘premium economy’ on my ticket, but frankly it felt more like business class. I was flying with Air New Zealand from London to Auckland and from the get-go it was plain to see why the airline’s premium economy cabin has frequently nabbed the top spot at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. It slipped … Read more
Any lingering doubts about the devastating impact of the coronavirus on Britain’s households and economy over the coming months were last night fully erased by the Prime Minister’s address. In effectively locking down our high streets, the leisure industry and all social venues and contact, he has also shuttered the economy. The British people have … Read more
Downing Street fury over ‘let OAPs die’ accusation: No 10 angrily denies claims that Dominic Cummings said pensioners should be sacrificed to coronavirus to protect the economy By Larisa Brown Political Correspondent For The Daily Mail Published: 22:02 GMT, 22 March 2020 | Updated: 02:06 GMT, 23 March 2020 Downing Street last night angrily denied claims … Read more
Downing Street fury over ‘let OAPs die’ accusation: No 10 angrily denies claims that Dominic Cummings said pensioners should be sacrificed to coronavirus to protect the economy By Larisa Brown Political Correspondent For The Daily Mail Published: 22:02 GMT, 22 March 2020 | Updated: 00:25 GMT, 23 March 2020 Downing Street last night angrily denied claims … Read more