Asked if the country will be below the capacity it needs in a week's time when the virus is expected to peak, Mr Hancock said: 'No, because thankfully we've got the demand down because the vast majority of people are following their social distancing guidelines.' … [Read more...] about Donald Trump sends 200 ventilators to the UK after London called to say it ‘needed them desperately’ and Matt Hancock admitted we won’t have enough when the peak hits
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Trump could use alternate routes to roll back bank reforms
“One of the problems we’ve had with regulatory reform is that it’s been impossible to do basic tweaks because the political climate is so toxic,” he said. “The majority of Dodd-Frank was thoughtful and well-contoured but of course there are areas that need to be recalibrated.” … [Read more...] about Trump could use alternate routes to roll back bank reforms
US Navy chief resigns amid backlash over firing ship commander
US President Donald Trump said he had no role in the resignation of Modly, but credited him for trying "to end that problem," referring to the controversy surrounding the firing of an aircraft carrier captain. He also said that Modly's decision was an "unselfish thing to do." … [Read more...] about US Navy chief resigns amid backlash over firing ship commander
Covid-19 means deglobalisation, inflation and the rise of the state
Bear this in mind for the next lecture on solidarite from our European friends. During the financial crisis the spirit of London’s G20 summit in 2009 was hailed as the day the “world fought back against recession”; this time around, the world has spent much of the time arguing among itself and the self-interest and bad blood is spreading far beyond Europe. … [Read more...] about Covid-19 means deglobalisation, inflation and the rise of the state
Liberal democracy is at risk unless inequality is tackled, says Jack Lew
Lew told the Oxford Union debating society: “Clearly it was an issue during the vote here and the decision whether or not to remain part of the European Union. It’s clearly a part of the elections taking place in the United States this year. And if you look around in Europe, it’s part of elections in so many countries in Europe.” … [Read more...] about Liberal democracy is at risk unless inequality is tackled, says Jack Lew
