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Dr. Mike Campbell is a British scientist and freelance writer. Mike got his doctorate in Ghent, Belgium and has worked in Belgium, France, Monaco and Austria since leaving the UK. As a writer, he specialises in business, science, medicine and environmental subjects.

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UK Predicted To Become Slowest Growing Major Economy In 2018
The Brexit decision in 2016 has plunged the UK into economic uncertainty (even before the country actually leaves the EU) and this is having an effect on the nation’s growth at a time when global demand is strengthening.
Hard Brexit Would Be Catastrophic To UK Car Industry
On the day on which the PM is supposed to clarify her Brexit ambitions and call on the country to “come together”, a parliamentary committee report has highlighted the dangers of a “no deal” scenario could risk the future of UK car production.
US Raises Tariffs On Chinese Aluminium
It should never be forgotten that the world’s second largest economy is not a capitalist country, but a communist one.
Japan’s Growth Disappoints
Analysts had been expecting the annualized growth for Q4 2017 to come in at 0.9%, but the actual figure was almost half of this at just 0.5%. The Q4 figure is sharply down on the Q3 projection which saw annualized growth of 2.2%.
Spin And Fluff Brexit Leaves Japanese Unimpressed
It is surely astounding to all business people that the UK cabinet could have triggered Article 50 in March 2017 and still not have come to an agreement on its realistic trading goals with the EU ten months later.
We Don’t Recognize That…
A new phrase has slipped into the political lexicon which is used to deny a statement or report which contradicts the government’s own position: “We don’t recognize that…”
Major UK Construction Business Fails
Despite crisis talks with the government over the weekend, a major UK-based construction concern, Carrilion, has ceased trading with outstanding debts estimated to be £1.5 billion.
Forex Week In Review - Monday, January 15
The Dollar was weaker against Sterling last week closing at $1.369 to the Pound, a fall of 0.94% on the week.
Brexit Tax Threat To Small Firms
In another unforeseen Brexit risk to UK businesses which will hit small to medium companies disproportionately hard, it has emerged that after the UK leaves the EU, VAT (Value Added Tax) will need to be paid upfront.
A Festive Interlude
The history of money can be traced back to barter where goods were swapped for other goods or labor. As societies became more sophisticated and better ordered, “value” was transferred from things to tokens (coins and eventually banknotes).
IMF Downgrades Its Projection For UK Growth
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has trimmed its projection for UK growth from 1.7% to 1.6% for the current year, citing “Brexit uncertainties”. It is also expecting growth to fall in 2018 to 1.5%.
Contentious Tax Reforms Pass Senate
The Republican Party enjoys a majority in both the Senate and the House of Congress and so, theoretically, has a free-hand to pass whatever legislation it wishes.
Squaring Circles
It is probably correct to say that a Tory truce has been declared over Brexit until the New Year.
Forex Week In Review - Monday, Dec. 18
The Euro was weaker against the Yen ending at 132.7, a loss of 0.64% over the course of the week. It made ground against Sterling last week, rising by 0.53%, the close saw one £ buying €1.1304.
EU And Japan Agree Free Trade Deal
The free trade deal with Japan not only establishes one of the world’s most extensive economic areas, but is a symbolic gesture beyond its economic value and of great strategic importance.
UK Banks Pass Stress Tests
Brexit has been described as a slow-motion car crash in that impartial observers conclude that the economy will suffer predictable and badly if the UK government continues with its current plans.
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