The British pound got slammed in recent years by the twin storms of Brexit fears and a particularly bad Covid-19 crisis. But with a trade deal in pocket and a world-leading vaccine program, investors say the upside forces for the currency are now just as strong. The U.K. currency rose […]
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Tokyo Olympics could end up behind closed doors after IOC’s Dick Pound admits fans ‘not a must have’
The prospect of the Olympics being forced behind-closed-doors has increased significantly after chief organisers said spectators are not a “must have”. Organisers had previously played down fears that the Games would take place without fans, despite refunds being offered for the rearranged event. International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach stepped […]