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Lockdown Day saw the market hit rock bottom – could Freedom Day mark a top?
Analysis When the UK locked down against Covid, markets plunged, but recovered quickly. Could England’s removal of restrictions mark the market top, asks John Stepek, or is there further to go?
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Is Covid’s Delta variant putting pressure on Europe’s economic recovery?
News Just as Europe was beginning to open up after months of Covid restrictions, the Delta variant is bringing a third wave of infections. Saloni Sardana looks at what it means for the continent's re-opening plans.
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Niall Ferguson: why we'll never be prepared for disaster
Podcasts Professor Niall Ferguson talks to Merryn about the nature of catastrophe and disaster; why we should perhaps stop worrying about Covid and start worrying about the surveillance state; plus bitcoin, inflation and World War 3.
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How to pay for the pandemic
Opinion Covid-19 has proved extremely expensive. It’s time to consider fresh sources of government revenue, says Edward Chancellor
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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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Inflation? A Covid relapse? Markets are trying to work out what’s coming next
Opinion Markets have rebounded on the belief that the post-pandemic recovery is real. But things are still very uncertain. Will we see more lockdowns? Persistent inflation? Everlasting stimulus? John Stepek looks at what might lie ahead.
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Government support schemes for Covid-hit businesses are coming to an end
Advice Government support schemes to bolster business through the pandemic are ending, despite the extended lockdown
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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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How St Ives became St Tropez as the recovery drives prices sky high
Opinion Merryn Somerset Webb finds herself at the epicentre of Britain’s V-shaped recovery as pent-up demand flows straight into Cornwall’s restaurants and beaches.
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