As Britain finally throws off the shackles of endless lockdowns and restrictions, the economy stands poised to unfurl at welcome speed. But there is one group of companies that is making a particularly powerful resurgence.
Share prices have been steadily rising since November, when Covid vaccines were found to be effective. On Friday, the value of the UK s mid-cap companies hit an all-time high. But their winning streak could have further to run, offering investors ample opportunity to benefit.
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Boris Johnson s Brexit deal, which is likely to be approved by Parliament today, ends more than four years of political uncertainty for the UK and EU.
It commits both sides to maintaining free trade across the Channel. And while its full impact won t be known for years, almost all forecasts agree the deal is good news for the economy.
Last week, a group of senior economists predicted the deal would boost growth by more than 5 per cent next year.
Last week, a group of senior economists predicted the Brexit deal would boost growth by more than 5 per cent next year, helping supercharge our Covid recovery