Global Geopolitics Series

Under what conditions are international sanctions effective?

Oct 09, 2020 07:51 am UTC| Economy

According to US government data, 32 sanctions regimes are currently in effect. Canada, for its part, currently imposes sanctions on 20 different states and on terrorist groups such as Al Qaeda. The EU is currently...

How coronavirus has hit the UK's creative industries

Oct 09, 2020 07:16 am UTC| Economy

As the days get shorter and the second wave of coronavirus sets in, the UK is switching to a new winter economy plan. The package of measures marks a shift in government rhetoric from jobs retention to jobs support as the...

Widening access to shared ownership is not enough to solve England's housing crisis

Oct 09, 2020 07:08 am UTC| Economy Real Estate

Housing inequalities have been laid bare by COVID-19, further exposing a housing crisis in England that is already severe. Unless some genuine steps are taken, it will only get worse for millions living in inadequate...

Automakers ask UK to cover tariffs if no FTA made with EU

Oct 08, 2020 01:10 am UTC| Economy

Automakers have asked the UK government to cover the cost of a possible 10 percent tax on automobile imports that the EU may impose if the country is unable to reach a post-Brexit trade deal. The UK is struggling to...

Democrat sweep to hasten US economic recovery: Goldman Sachs

Oct 06, 2020 23:58 pm UTC| Economy

Goldman Sachs economists are saying that if the Democrats gain unified control of Washington, it would prompt them to upgrade their forecasts. While a Democrats sweep would likely result in higher taxes and regulation,...

Government extends assistance for first home buyers to stimulate building industry

Oct 05, 2020 14:11 pm UTC| Economy

In its latest stimulus measure, the Morrison government will extend its first home loan deposit scheme to an extra 10,000 home buyers. But unlike existing arrangements, where people can purchase a new or existing home,...

English football: why financial calamity facing clubs is even worse than in mainland Europe

Oct 05, 2020 13:43 pm UTC| Sports Economy

In the German Bundesliga, crowds have returned to stadiums for the 2020/21 football season. Maximum capacity is between 4,600 and 9,300 depending on stadium size, which equates to between 10% and 25% of the norm. Frances...