Latest articles by Matthew Lynn
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Plenty more Brexit arguments to be settled yet
Opinion Many important negotiations remain to be sealed in our deal with the EU. “No deal is better than a bad deal” is the way to play it, says Matthew Lynn
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Five things that will surprise us in 2021
Opinion A year without unexpected developments might be nice. But it won’t happen. Brace yourself for these five things, says Matthew Lynn.
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Wave of new stockmarket listings means investing just got fun again
Opinion A wave of new initial public offerings from exciting companies is enticing investors back into stockmarkets, says Matthew Lynn.
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The lessons of “Operation Warp Speed” – the race to produce a vaccine
Opinion Governments and companies can learn from the extraordinary global effort to create a vaccine to defeat Covid-19, says Matthew Lynn.
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It’s time for the government to rediscover free enterprise
Opinion Instead of throwing money at a shaky labour market, the government should foster entrepreneurship, says Matthew Lynn.
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Big Pharma deserves its reward for coming up with Covid-19 vaccines
Opinion Calls to restrain drug companies' profits from making Covid-19 vaccines are misplaced and would do more harm than good, says Matthew Lynn
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Asia's RCEP: free trade without the red tape
Opinion Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), Asia's new trading block, shows that it is possible to create large single markets without making the EU’s mistakes, says Matthew Lynn.
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Why we need to light a bonfire of red tape in the City
Opinion We need to encourage more firms to list on the stockmarket. That should be easily achieved, says Matthew Lynn.
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The world in 2040: five potential market movers
Opinion Matthew Lynn takes an imaginary look back from 2040 at five of the biggest events to hit markets
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Why banks should be allowed to pay dividends again
Opinion Curbing payouts to shareholders never made much sense and the policy is crimping the economy, says MAtthew Lynn.
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“Big Finance” comes out of its decade-long slump as bankers bounce back
Opinion The financial sector was hammered by the crisis of 2008. Now, bankers are rediscovering their swagger, says Matthew Lynn.
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The Bank of England should create a "Bitpound" digital currency and take the world by storm
Opinion The Bank of England could win the race to create a respectable digital currency if it moves quickly, says Matthew Lynn.
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Why Britain should change its employment laws
Opinion Home workers shouldn’t expect the same rights as those based in the office, says Matthew Lynn.
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Time to privatise the BBC
Opinion The new chairman of the BBC should be a radical who will ditch the news and focus on international markets, says Matthew Lynn.
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Grim reality dawns for John Lewis
Opinion For decades, John Lewis seemed to exist in a parallel universe. Now, a grimmer reality has dawned
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Spare us these desperate measures
Opinion Struggling firms are trying to reinvent themselves. Some are going to have to get much more radical
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A “new deal” needn’t be green
Opinion Britain is seeking measures to revive its Covid-ravaged economy. It should choose from a broader palette than just “green”, says Matthew Lynn.
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No deal is the best deal for Britain – and the EU too
Opinion Europe has a lot to gain from a thriving, independent Britain, says Matthew Lynn.
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Private equity should make its move for struggling UK companies
Opinion Money is cheap and bargains abound – it’s a great time for private equity funds to make a bid for some struggling companies, says Matthew Lynn.
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Prepare for mass unemployment
Opinion As the furlough scheme comes to an end, job losses will soar. That will demand a radical response, says Matthew Lynn.
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Why London should embrace TikTok
Opinion The China-based social-media app needs a new HQ. Britain’s capital would be an ideal home, says Matthew Lynn.
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Five ways to boost the economy
Opinion Boris Johnson is making a bonfire of planning red tape. Here Matthew Lynn proposes some more rules for the flames.
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Businesses must be bold if they want to survive
Opinion It’s a difficult time for companies, but battening down the hatches is the wrong approach, says Matthew Lynn.
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The Covid-19 threat to women’s jobs
Opinion The virus will lead to many job losses, but women are likely to feel the pain most, says Matthew Lynn.
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