economies

European politicians call for four-day week to ‘help economies recover from coronavirus’ 

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European politicians call for a four-day week to be introduced to ‘help economies recover from coronavirus’ An international coalition is calling on governments to adopt a four-day week  It says a shorter working week could help economies recover from the coronavirus pandemic, boost mental health and help the environment Critics argue a four-day week could … Read more

Is Britain’s staycation boom enough to save Covid-hit local economies?

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Summer getaways abroad have been all but cancelled.  Ministers’ decision to pull Spain off the quarantine-free list with just a few hours’ notice prompted many Britons to set their sights on escapes closer to home. Boris Johnson last week told the nation 2020 ‘is a great, great year for people to have a staycation’. Life’s … Read more

Rishi Sunak tells Tory MPs Italy and Greece are ‘opening up’ economies

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Cabinet tensions over lockdown as Rishi Sunak tells Tory MPs Italy and Greece are ‘opening up’ economies and UK must not ‘be the only country where you can’t go to the pub’ Rishi Sunak thought to be among most hawkish ministers on lifting lockdown Told Tory MPs UK must not be ‘only country in world … Read more