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The economy - winter is coming

The second pandemic wave means UK businesses have to live with uncertainty for at least another six months. What are the implications for jobs, and the very viability of firms?

The second pandemic wave means UK businesses have to live with uncertainty for at least another six months. Those economic green shoots and the summer of 'eat out to help out ' seem a while back. So what are the implications for jobs and overall business viability in this climate? Difficult conversations are going on in boardrooms across the country. Evan Davis with expert guests reflect on the choices businesses face in these extraordinary times.

Guests
Nobel economist, Professor Joseph Stiglitz
Wendy Carlin, Professor of Economics at University College London and member of the advisory panel to The Office for Budget Responsibility
Entrepreneur Paul Campbell, founder of Hill Capital Partner
Hannah Bernard, Head of Business Banking at Barclays

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28 minutes

Last on

Sat 10 Oct 2020 17:30

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  • Thu 8 Oct 2020 20:30
  • Sat 10 Oct 2020 17:30

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