Sunak’s war on the self-employed makes no sense whatsoever
The millions who work for themselves are natural Conservatives - and deserve far better from a party they helped elect
Economy
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Early end to stimulus risks double-dip recession, IMF warns
The IMF also warns that a no-deal Brexit would deliver 'sizable shock' to both UK and European economies
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Inflation edges up after Eat Out to Help Out tempts diners
Economists predict more monetary stimulus this year after inflation growth recovered from the near five-year low seen in August
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China’s manufactured growth is no cause for self-congratulation
The West’s awful handling of the pandemic has made China’s recovery look good, but alarm bells should be ringing
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Airports losing £83m a week, operators warn
The industry is calling on the Chancellor to urgently introduce a break in air passenger duty and keep airside retail VAT-free
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Welsh 'firebreak' sends recovery hopes up in smoke
Lockdown will deal a new blow to principality's beleaguered leisure and tourism industry
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Sunak warned off tax raid on self-employed
Many freelancers won’t be able to survive if forced to pay more tax, Chancellor told as he draws up plans to hit self-employed
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Israel strikes historic trade deals with UAE
Opinions are divided on whether the Abraham Accords will mark a turning point in business deals across the Middle East
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Negative rates may be needed to boost recovery, says Bank official
Monetary Policy Committee member Gertjan Vlieghe indicates he is keen to take rates below zero as quantitative easing is now less 'potent'
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Scotland and Wales should pay for their own lockdowns
The devolved administrations must raise local taxes if they plan to use the bluntest tool in the box
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Who will blink first in the battle for the North?
The mayor of Greater Manchester says he expects the 80pc furlough to be restored in exchange for a tightening of Covid rules
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Why fossil fuel dinosaurs may still have life in them yet
Oil giants are betting on radical carbon capture ventures in their bid to reinvent themselves
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Negative rates won't work, warns Mervyn King
The former Bank of England Governor says pushing interest rates below zero will not have a 'significant impact' on the economy
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China’s economy accelerates ahead of the rest in race to recovery
The world's second-largest economy has successfully surged past its pre-Covid size, as other major nations struggle to recover lost ground
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Covid 'accelerates' need to act now on impending skills crisis, CBI warns
The CBI said research carried out prior to the crisis found that nine in 10 workers would need new skills before 2030
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Abolishing tax-free shopping would deal 'hammer blow' to fashion industry, brands warn
Names such as Paul Smith and The White Company said the move would make the UK 'the least attractive shopping destination in Europe'
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How Big Oil's beasts risk being reduced to the role of dinosaurs
The rise of green energy giants means the future of Big Oil is uncertain
