The UK economy in 2021: the road to recovery
Rathbones’ Ed Smith discusses some of the challenges and prospects for the economy this year.
7th January 2021 10:45
by Richard Hunter from interactive investor
Ed Smith, head of asset allocation research at Rathbones, talks to interactive investor about some of the challenges and prospects for the UK economy in 2021.
Time-stamped highlights
1.10 What are the implications for the UK economy as a result of the Brexit deal?
1.48 “Possibly the only trade deal in history where trade will be worse off after the deal than it was before,” says Ed Smith.
05:10 When might the UK return to form?
06:15 How did the UK economy fare last year compared to other countries?
12:06 “Capital gains tax is next in the firing line.”
12:43 Four things that could boost the economy in 2021.
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