John Prideaux, Brexit editor for The Economist, unpacks the significant economic impacts of Brexit, revealing the ongoing trade complications and red tape hampering businesses. He highlights the shift of stock trading to the continent and persistent border issues. Daniel Knowles, the International correspondent, draws a fascinating parallel between societal risk aversion and the daring nature of wingsuit base jumping, exploring the psychology behind thrill-seeking. Meanwhile, Kenya's flower industry emerges resilient in the wake of the pandemic, adapting through innovative online sales.
Stock-trading is shifting to the continent; businesses are bound up in red tape; border issues are still simmering. There is far more than mere “teething problems” as Britain and Europe adjust to their new relationship. Our correspondent looks at the slippery nature of risk by speaking with wing-suited daredevils. And in Kenya the flower-industry bounce-back is blooming great news.For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer