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Since March 2020, Airmic has been issuing Friday Reading, a curated series of readings and knowledge resources sent by email to Airmic members. The objective of Airmic Friday Reading was initially to keep members informed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, Airmic Friday Reading has evolved in scope to include content on a wide range of subjects with each email edition following a theme. This page is a searchable archive of all the readings and knowledge resources that have been shared.

To select multiple categories and/or keywords, use Ctrl+Click (or ⌘+Click on a Mac).
Three years on, Britain still waits for Brexit dividend Text
Reuters, 31st January 2023
Friday Reading Edition 139 (3rd February 2023)
Three years after its departure from the European Union, Britain is yet to benefit from the Brexit dividend that was promised for its economy as it lags its peers on multiple fronts, including trade and investment.
Categories:
Economic Outlook, Geopolitics
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Three years on and 45% say Brexit is going worse than expected Text
Ipsos, 30th January 2023
Friday Reading Edition 139 (3rd February 2023)
On public opinion – 45% of Britons think that Brexit is going worse than they expected according to a new Ipsos poll, 3 years after Britain left the European Union.
Categories:
People, Geopolitics
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UK-Europe relations finally head in the right direction Text
Chatham House, 24th January 2023
Friday Reading Edition 139 (3rd February 2023)
As relations between the UK and its European neighbours become less contentious, plenty of opportunities exist to build on this positive momentum in 2023.
Categories:
Geopolitics
Keywords:
Government, Ukraine
Where next? The future of the UK-EU relationship Text
UK in a Changing Europe, 24th January 2023
Friday Reading Edition 139 (3rd February 2023)
This reports sets out the state of play on trade, migration, public opinion, as well as the various party positions on the relationship. It also highlights the deadlines and decisions on the horizon in a number of areas, such as financial services, electric vehicles and fisheries.
Categories:
Economic Outlook, Geopolitics, People
Keywords:
Government, Ukraine, Data Protection, Supply Chain, Travel, Cyber, Talent, Climate Change
Is the UK in a rut on growth? Video
CBI, 23rd January 2023
Friday Reading Edition 139 (3rd February 2023)
“I’ve never felt Brexit was about the economy. It was about sovereignty.  But now we’ve done it we must explore the potential prizes.” CBI Director General Tony Danker takes a brutally honest look at the political and economic challenges the UK faces.
Categories:
Economic Outlook, ESG, People, Geopolitics
Keywords:
Government, Talent, Ageing Population, Climate Change
Early impacts of the post-Brexit immigration system on the UK labour market Text
Centre for European Reform, 17th January 2023
Friday Reading Edition 139 (3rd February 2023)
The end of the free movement has led to a shortfall of around 330,000 workers in Britain. Most are in less-skilled sectors of the economy.
Categories:
People
Keywords:
Talent