Latest articles by 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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Three lessons for tech startups from the rise of Zoom
Opinion Zoom, the videoconferencing firm, shows how more start-ups can take on the tech monopolies, says Matthew Lynn.
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Three ideas for Lloyds Bank's new boss
Opinion The Black Horse needs whipping into shape. A change at the top provides a great opportunity, says Matthew Lynn.
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Boris Johnson’s grand infrastructure plan needs some small print
Opinion Grand infrastructure projects are all very well, but it is the small stuff that delivers the big returns, says Matthew Lynn.
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Why the UK should be gunning for a trade deal Down Under
Opinion It might seem a minor matter compared with Brexit, but a trade agreement with Australia is a big deal
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Four ways to give London's Aim market a boost
Opinion Aim, the LSE’s junior stockmarket, is celebrating its 25th birthday. It could do with a makeover, says Matthew Lynn.
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The small companies snapping at Big Tech’s heels
Opinion The technology giants have had a good crisis. The small fry have been doing even better, says Matthew Lynn.
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Margrethe Vestager: a symbol of all that’s wrong with the EU
Opinion Margrethe Vestager, the EU’s competition commissioner, wields enormous power over industry, and abuses it, says Matthew Lynn.
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