EU
What the future holds: Brexit and the pound
January 11, 2019
With the 29th of March 2019 rapidly approaching – the date when the UK is scheduled to leave the EU – the possibility of ‘no deal’ could result in renewed “volatility” for the pound. As a new blog by Xe explains, the UK parliamentary vote on Theresa May’s withdrawal agreement is to take place on […]
Right to Repair on the rise
January 10, 2019
In a bid to combat climate change and boost sustainability, European environment ministers have put forward new proposals promoting the right to repair. As the BBC reports, these proposals are designed to “force manufacturers to make goods that last longer and are easier to mend.” Currently, these proposals regard large home appliances, TVs and lighting. […]