Channel migrants: Record 409 people reach UK in single day
409 migrants crossed the English Channel to reach UK shores in small boats today - significantly breaking the previous single-day record.
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(Bloomberg) -- Germany cut its prediction for economic growth as the extension of coronavirus lockdowns hits activity at the start of the year.The government now expects a 3% expansion in 2021, down from 4.4% forecast at the end of October, according to a person familiar with its annual economic report to be published next week. Economy Minister Peter Altmaier is due to present the latest outlook at a news conference on Wednesday.The downgrade -- which is in line with the Bundesbank’s prediction -- reflects deteriorating prospects across the euro zone as the bloc heads for a double-dip recession. Germany, the region’s largest economy, has fared better than many of its neighbors, in part thanks to generous government support, but is struggling with business disruptions and concern over vaccine shortages.A survey of purchasing managers by IHS Markit published Friday suggested the German economy is barely growing in January. Manufacturers have stayed relatively robust, though they are now being battered by shortages of containers for deliveries and higher input prices. Private activity in the rest of the euro zone is shrinking, the survey showed.Read more: Bottlenecks and Lockdowns Test European Faith in a Recovery“The impact of the new German lockdown has been mild so far” mainly because stellar industry performance has offset a slump in services, Bert Colijn, senior euro-zone economist at ING Groep NV, said in a report. But in both Germany and the wider euro area “the second wave is turning into a long drag on the economy with large differences between sectors emerging.”What Bloomberg Economics SaysEuro-area PMIs are “consistent with the alternative, high-frequency indicators, such as electricity demand and mobility data, tracked by Bloomberg Economics. They suggest the level of activity in the monetary union was markedly lower in January than in December.”-David Powell. To read his report, click hereGerman growth of 3% would follow a contraction of 5% in 2020. Most forecasts indicate that the economy will take until 2022 to recover the ground lost because of the pandemic.The International Monetary Fund said this week that Chancellor Angela Merkel’s administration should consider additional aid for companies and maintain support for the labor market to avoid more permanent scars. IMF staff predicted a “choppy” and unevenly distributed rebound that will only strengthen once Covid-19 vaccines have been widely distributed.Companies and investors are generally remaining optimistic that the recovery will come, even if delayed. IHS Markit’s report showed German manufacturing optimism at the highest since the data started being collected in 2012.European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde had a similar assessment for the euro zone when she spoke on Thursday, after the Governing Council kept its policy settings unchanged at its first meeting of the year.Germany’s updated forecast was reported earlier Friday by Der Spiegel magazine. A spokeswoman for the Economy Ministry declined to comment.(A previous version of this story was corrected to reference growth this year)For more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.comSubscribe now to stay ahead with the most trusted business news source.©2021 Bloomberg L.P.
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Mat Ryan has vowed to push Bernd Leno all the way after joining Arsenal from Brighton. Ryan has joined the Gunners on loan until the end of the season, with the club not having the option to make the deal permanent in the summer. The Australian will come in and be a back-up to first-choice Arsenal goalkeeper Leno, with Alex Runarsson possibly heading out on loan.
Walgreens has administered more than 1 million COVID-19 vaccinations across long-term care facilities and other vulnerable populations identified as part of state and jurisdiction distribution plans. The company also remains on track to complete the administration of COVID-19 vaccine first doses in skilled nursing facilities by Monday, Jan. 25.
New red tape in place on imports since January 1 has already sent plant, fruit and vegetable import prices soaring by up to 10% at London's New Covent Garden Market, the Standard has learned
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As an investor, you definitely shouldn't let fear cause you to overreact, but it might be wise to consider a more conservative allocation if your portfolio includes too much exposure to equities or growth stocks with high valuations. If you're wondering what to invest in during a recession, it's smart to consider two primary features in the companies you look at: defensive businesses and high dividends. Defensive stocks have products and services with stable demand throughout recessions, such as utilities, household goods, basic apparel, groceries, or healthcare.
GAN Limited (the "Company" or "GAN") (NASDAQ: GAN), a leading full-service internet gaming software-as-a-service provider to the real money internet gaming and online sports betting industries, announced that today is the commencement date for Michigan’s internet gambling market and GAN’s three related client launches: Churchill Downs, Wynn Resorts, and FanDuel Group. Earlier this week, the Michigan Gaming Control Board approved nine Business-to-Consumer ("B2C") operators to launch today, in time for the Super Bowl. GAN is powering three of those nine, which are all leveraging GAN’s technical platform for internet sports betting and/or internet casino gaming. According to Regulus Partners and Macquarie Research, the state of Michigan is expected to generate $439 million in Gross Operator Revenue during the balance of 2021, increasing to $724 million in 2022 and $969 million in 2023.
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