Will globalisation take away your job? on February 6, 2017Millions around the globe may have taken to the streets in recent years to protest against the impact of globalisation on their jobs and communities – but this backlash is only likely to grow as globalisation itself becomes more disruptive. The stark warning comes from Richard Baldwin, president of the Centre for Economic Policy Research […]
Black Friday: How does it compare with other shopping bonanzas? on November 28, 2016You’ve seen all the signs and adverts, had your inbox flooded with emails offering “massive discounts” and “unmissable deals”. There’s no escaping Black Friday. Falling on 25 November this year, Black Friday originated in the United States. The day follows the US Thanksgiving holiday (the fourth Thursday in November) and is seen as the start […]