Hello and welcome to Workweek,

Had a warm few days in London. You have to hold on to things like this during this difficult time. Sadly, like the global news agenda, the UK forecast is that more clouds are on the way. I am afraid that in the next seven days, darkness will still prevail over light.

Brussels will once again be the venue for debate over the Ukrainian invasion, first with a meeting of EU interior ministers on Monday to discuss the resulting refugee crisis, and then Thursday with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg’s annual report on the military alliance.

This is one of the quirks of British life – This article in the FT archives explains it well – The personal tax year in the UK will start on April 6, so there will be more next weekend. This Friday, however, marks the release date for corporate and government financial statements. This will have additional significance this year as it will expose the source of current inflationary pressures. This will also be the day when a substantial increase in energy price caps takes effect.

Perhaps it’s best to look back at important people who have passed away recently.It’s been a busy week with a ceremony in London for Prince Philip – the day before the 20th anniversary of the Queen Mother’s death – and a tribute to the legendary cricketer Sean Vaughn in Melbourne.

A reason to be happy?European bison to return to British soil after being hunted to extinction, project aims to Wilderness part of Kent, hoping that these animals will help local woodlands thrive. Before you ask, no, it’s not an April Fool’s joke.

After a period of extinction in Britain, another thing came back and that was the nationalisation of the railways. The latest example is ScotRail, which will resume public ownership on Friday. Holyrood government cancels franchise Working with Abelio in the criticism of his performance. It also reignited debate over whether direct control is a better solution than Westminster’s decision to create a mixed economy. Great Britain RailwayA sort of state-owned institution Similar to Transport for London, which will contract the routes of the National Train Service.

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Economic data

Not satisfied with the amount of inflation news so far? Well, you’re in luck because we have a week of CPI and PPI reports from European countries. We’ll also get GDP estimates for the US, UK and Canada on Friday, as well as an international comparison of business confidence and manufacturing PMI data.

company

Earnings season is coming to an end – get ready for the start of next quarter – but this week will bring earnings announcements from Covid-19 vaccine poster kids BiotechnologyA resurgence of cases in the UK and other countries has led some more vulnerable groups to call for a fourth dose of the vaccine, suggesting vaccine demand is unlikely to drop anytime soon. BioNTech is one of the companies expected to publish late-stage trial results on Omicron Aim and Shoot imminent.

new Burberry Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Ackroyd, dug from Milan Versace, will take over the British fashion house on Friday at a big moment for the company. Former chief executive Marco Gobbetti launched a strategy to push the brand upmarket with some success, but sales were dented by Burberry’s key Chinese customers unable to travel to Europe to buy new clothing due to the pandemic’s travel restrictions.

Major Economic and Company Reports

Below is a more complete list of company reports and economic data this week.

on Monday

• In the UK, household disposable income and inequality figures and the Treasury Committee will question Chancellor Rishi Sunak and the Office for Budget Responsibility over last week’s spring statement.In addition, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey talks with Bruegel Director Guntram Wolff on “Macroeconomic and Financial Stability in Changing Times”

Tuesday

• France, Germany, United States: Consumer Confidence Data

• Japan, unemployment data for February

• UK February Monetary and Consumer Credit Data

• US home price index report for February

• result: Bank of China wind and cloud, Bellway H1, side wind and cloud, Top 10 Entertainment fiscal year

Wednesday

• European Union, March Economic Sentiment and Business Sentiment Indicators

• Germany March Consumer Price Index (CPI) Data

• Italy February Producer Price Index (PPI) data

• Japan’s February retail sales data

• Spain, inflation data

• UK, Bank of England Deputy Governor Ben Broadbent’s speech on the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee, hosted by the NIESR think tank, and the Office for National Statistics report on the impact of the rising cost of living on UK adults

• US, ADP jobs report plus Q4 GDP estimates

• result: Biotechnology fourth quarter

Thursday

• Canada January GDP Data

• EU, unemployment rate in February

• France February PPI data and March CPI provisional data

• Germany, Italy: March labor market data

• German retail trade data for February

• Italy, preliminary CPI data

• Japan’s February industrial production data

• UK, revised Q4 GDP data, Q4 consumer trends report and UK Retail Federation’s monthly economic briefing

• result: H&M Group the first season, Walgreens Boots League Q2

Friday

• China, EU, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK: Final Manufacturing PMI Data

• EU, March inflation data

• Japan’s first quarter tankan business climate survey

• UK, National House Price Survey

• U.S. unemployment data for March

world events

Finally, here’s a rundown of other events and milestones this week.

on Monday

• EU, special meeting of EU interior ministers to discuss handling of Ukrainian and Moldovan refugees entering member states

• Most of the last few remaining Covid-19 restrictions in England, Wales to be lifted

• US President Joe Biden holds special summit with ASEAN leaders

• WTO Dispute Settlement Body Monthly Meeting

Tuesday

Wednesday

• Australia, national memorial service for cricketer Shane Warne, who died of a suspected heart attack at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in early March

• UK, 20th anniversary of the Queen Mother’s death

• Land Day in the Palestinian territories, commemorating the shooting of six protesters by Israeli security forces in 1976, symbolizing resistance to unresolved demands for property restitution in the West Bank and Gaza Strip

Thursday

• Belgium, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg presents annual report on military alliances in Brussels

• Qatar, the 2022 FIFA Congress will be held in Doha, where the final draw for this year’s World Cup in the country will be held in Doha

• Latest deadlines for UK, TfL and Westminster government to agree conditions long term financing agreement

• UK, deadline Abortion Services Listed in Northern Ireland

• In the UK, a herd of bison, the continent’s largest land mammal, will begin to be introduced into the UK’s woodlands to restore ancient habitats

Friday

• April Fools

• EU-China summit almost between Brussels and Beijing

• Iran Republic Day celebrates the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution

• United Kingdom, various changes affecting cost of living and income. Energy bill price hikes come into effect as the energy price cap rises to around £1,660, but homeowners in England and Wales will receive a £5,000 subsidy to replace old gas boilers with low-carbon heat pumps. Temporary reduction in tourism and hospitality VAT from 20% to 5% ends, as well as free lateral movement and PCR testing to end in England. The national minimum wage will increase from £8.91 to £9.50 an hour, while MPs in Westminster will receive a 2.7% rise, bringing their annual salary to £84,144. BBC annual licence fee to freeze at £159 in 2022 and 2023

• In the UK, a plastic packaging tax comes into effect.Manufacturers and importers whose products contain less than 30% recycled material will be charged £200 per tonne

• ScotRail, the UK-based Scottish train operator currently run by Dutch company Abellio, will be nationalised and run by a public sector agency

Saturday

• Hindu New Year

• Malvinas Day, Argentina, marking the country’s occupation of the Falkland Islands in 1982

• Muslim Ramadan begins

Sunday

• Australia, daylight saving time ends

• Costa Rica, second round of elections

• France, Paris Marathon

• Hungary, parliamentary elections

• Serbia, general election

• England, Oxford vs Cambridge rowing race on the Thames