Latest articles by Matthew Lynn
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Central banks should steer clear of taking on climate change
Features In a classic example of mission creep, the world's central bankers are going green. They are making a big mistake, says Matthew Lynn.
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Free share-trading platforms are a boon for investors
Tutorials The advent of free share-trading platforms will get more people buying shares. That’s a welcome development
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Britain’s welcome new immigration system
Features Soon we’re likely to accept immigrants only if they have the right skills. That would be a good move, says Matthew Lynn.
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Don’t squeeze our entrepreneurs with higher taxes
Features Britain’s entrepreneurs and business innovators get generous tax breaks. They should keep getting them.
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A new chapter for high-street banks in the PPI mis-selling saga
Opinion The PPI mis-selling scandal is nearly over for the banks. But a new nightmare may be just about to begin.
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HSBC is past its sell-by date – it needs to be split up
Opinion A radical break-up of HSBC may be the only way to save the sprawling banking conglomerate, says Matthew Lynn.
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Who will save the euro after Mario Draghi has gone?
Opinion Mario Draghi – a safe pair of hands at the ECB – is succeeded by Christine Lagarde, a lawyer who thought Argentina good for a loan.
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Scotland is taxing itself to death
Opinion The authorities in Scotland are undermining the economy’s appeal. They had better watch out, says Matthew Lynn.
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Banking faces a spiral of decline
Opinion Once highly prized banking jobs on Wall Street or in the City have lost their allure, says Matthew Lynn.
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Europe’s radical monetary experiment
Opinion As the eurozone's economy sinks, the European Central Bank is thinking big. That’s worrying, says Matthew Lynn.
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Fight back against the Labour Party’s fantasy economics
Opinion “Free” has turned into the Labour Party’s favourite word. “Reality” should make a comeback, says Matthew Lynn.
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What to expect if we remain in the EU
Features All ready for a no-deal exit? Good. But it’s not the only outcome you had better brace yourself for, says Matthew Lynn.
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Sift through the tech IPO flops to find the next Amazon.com
Opinion Some big names in tech have floundered since listing. That may be a buying opportunity, says Matthew Lynn.
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What have populists ever done for us?
Opinion Apart from the wage rises, the jobs, the tax cuts, the rising living standards…
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Boris Johnson's £1bn plan to save the high street
Opinion Boris Johnson’s government is splashing the cash on some worthy causes. But will his plan to save the high street work?
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Britain is a nation of hustlers
Opinion One in four Britons do some extra gigging on top of the day job, says Matthew Lynn. The government should encourage them.
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Why German exports are falling
Opinion Project Fear failed to move us Brits, but it should really have put the wind up the Germans, says Matthew Lynn.
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LSE-Refinitiv merger could create a rival to Bloomberg
Opinion The London Stock Exchange is to buy data group Refinitiv, which would make it a big player in financial services. It's a bold move, says Matthew Lynn – but a dangerous one.
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Expect the new batch of floating law firms to sink
Opinion Law firms are listing on the stockmarket. That makes sense for them, but investors should steer clear, says Matthew Lynn.
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The three planks of Boris-onomics
Opinion Boris Johnson, our new PM, will have to act fast to put Britain back on its feet, say Matthew Lynn.
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The City must move on from Europe
Opinion The City thrived as the EU’s finance hub. But now new opportunities look more promising, says Matthew Lynn.
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How retail landlords can reinvent ailing shopping centres
Opinion Ailing shopping centres should be repurposed, benefiting the economy and investors.
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Prepare for another Trump bump in 2020
Opinion What can we expect if Donald Trump wins again in 2020? These three big changes look likely, says Matthew Lynn.
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Why Channel 4's luvvies should stay in London
Opinion The idea of spreading Channel 4 staff around the country is well meant, but the regions have their own ideas, says Matthew Lynn.
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