Latest articles by Matthew Lynn
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Joe Biden’s public spending revolution eats itself
Opinion The US president’s flood of free money was going to save America. Now, the country is drowning, says Matthew Lynn.
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Investors go wild for Trump’s Spac
Opinion Former US president Donald Trump launched a new social network last week that went through a special purpose acquisition vehicle (Spac). Matthew Lynn analyses.
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Why we should scrap the Budget
Opinion The yearly Budget, big set-piece of British politics, encourages the very worst from the government, says Matthew Lynn.
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The after effects of the gas-price shock
Opinion In the wake of the recent spike in the natural gas price, we can expect slower growth, an industrial recession – and a newly assertive Russia, says Matthew Lynn
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How to stop the private-equity takeover of Britain’s listed companies
Opinion Putting up barriers in the open market would make no sense. But there is another way, says Matthew Lynn. Just start valuing British equities properly.
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The content streaming industry is fast turning into a bubble
Opinion Ever greater fortunes are changing hands for old songs and film franchises. But the good times cannot last, says Matthew Lynn.
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How the UK can help solve the semiconductor shortage
Opinion The EU’s plan to build a semiconductor manufacturing industry will fail, but the UK should take advantage of that, says Matthew Lynn
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Warsaw and Stockholm: the unexpected new threats to the City of London
Opinion London has seen off challenges from Frankfurt and Paris, but two other booming financial centres are a bigger threat, says Matthew Lynn.
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Prepare for the rise of the “labour-lite” business
Opinion Staff shortages are not going away any time soon – businesses that can do without a big workforce will thrive, says Matthew Lynn.
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Is this Britain’s most successful company?
Opinion Soho House has yet to make much profit, but it could be on the brink of creating something big
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How to ensure CEOs’ pay is fairly valued
Analysis After years of rising without any real reason, CEOs’ pay is finally falling. Matthew Lynn breaks down how this trend can be continued.
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We should make the UK a nature reserve for our fledgling apps
Opinion Britain has plenty of promising start-ups in the app economy. They could do with some nurturing, says Matthew Lynn.
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What UK plc can learn from Team GB
Opinion If only we managed our economy as well as we do our Olympic athletes, says Matthew Lynn.
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Companies reporting huge profits should use them wisely
Opinion Minting cash in a pandemic is not good PR, says Matthew Lynn. Companies should reinvest it for the future.
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How the government can give our start-up businesses a hand up
Opinion Government cash might be nice, but there are better things it could do for start-up businesses, says Matthew Lynn
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The crisis brewing in emerging markets
Opinion Covid-related political unrest and financial collapse in the developing world are the biggest threats right now, says Matthew Lynn.
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Why companies should stay out of the residential lettings market
Opinion Companies, such as Lloyds Bank and John Lewis, who are looking to muscle in on the residential lettings market should think twice, says Matthew Lynn
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How to revive Britain's flagging stockmarket
Opinion The financial regulator is proposing new rules to raise the number of firms going public. It should be more radical, says Matthew Lynn.
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Five ways to build Britain's post-pandemic economy
Opinion In Sajid Javid we have a health secretary who cares about livelihoods. This is what he should do, says Matthew Lynn.
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The UK stockmarket is bargain central for private-equity funds
Opinion Private-equity giants are snapping up British companies. We should welcome them, says Matthew Lynn.
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Why the government's coronavirus support measures need to change
Opinion Matthew Lynn proposes three ways for the government to help the economy get through lockdown extra time.
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Shareholder perks: why it pays to offer your investors a freebie
Opinion Giving shareholders a perk is an idea that went out of fashion. It’s time to revive it, says Matthew Lynn.
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What's to be done about the post-Covid dearth of baristas?
Opinion The economy is reopening, but who will staff the bars, cafes and nail salons?
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UK-Australia trade deal could mean a shopping spree for British companies
Opinion A new free-trade deal between the UK and Australia should lift restrictions on company ownership. Matthew Lynn outlines his buy list for UK firms.
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