Coronavirus
Dutch tulip sales down, but possible first blooms of recovery ahead
Dutch tulip sales are down nearly a third on last year, but the industry thinks it can see the first blooms of recovery on the horizon.
Coronavirus
Different directions over coronavirus apps
European countries are taking at least three different approaches to coronavirus contact tracing apps. Governments, health authorities, the EU, privacy campaigners and tech giants are all involved. Yet, three months after the first case in Europe, there’s no app ready to download. The idea sounds simple: if you have coronavirus Read more…
Brexit
Brexit round 2: We’re engaged
UK and EU accuse each other of perilously threatening the chances of a deal after the second round of tortuous negotiations. And its all overshadowed, but not yet eclipsed, by coronavirus.
Brexit
Seven ways the UK knew about EU joint procurement
As part of its response to the coronavirus, the EU decided it could use its buying power to jointly procure medical equipment. Downing Street claims “the UK did not receive an invitation in time” to join for the launch in mid-March. However, here are seven ways that show the UK would have known joint procurement was being discussed from January 2020 onwards.