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.
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.
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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.
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Friday Reading Edition 138 (27th January 2023)
Will the world move to solve its structural problems and make superior short-term choices? Yes or no: that’s the first question on the test.
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Friday Reading Edition 138 (27th January 2023)
A lack of faith in societal institutions triggered by economic anxiety, disinformation, mass-class divide and a failure of leadership has brought us to where we are today – deeply and dangerously polarised.
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Friday Reading Edition 138 (27th January 2023)
[Please note the video contains some flashing images.] The US-China relationship is the greatest geopolitical risk for businesses in 2023. US-China conflict remains very unlikely in 2023, but competition and confrontation are moving from the trade and technology realms into the military domain.
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UK Economic Outlook Text
Friday Reading Edition 138 (27th January 2023)
Rising costs, weaker trade and increased uncertainty have taken their toll on the economy. The UK is estimated to have entered a recession in the third quarter of 2022, which could last until the end of 2023. But while the duration of the current downturn may be relatively long, the drop in activity is expected to be mild by historical comparisons.
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Friday Reading Edition 137 (20th January 2023)
John Scott, Head of Sustainability Risk at Zurich Insurance Group, shares his concerns about the lack of political foresight on the climate crisis: “We're living in a world right now where what's scientifically necessary, and what is politically expedient don't match.”
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Friday Reading Edition 137 (20th January 2023)
Recently released – The world faces a set of risks that feel both wholly new and eerily familiar. The Global Risks Report 2023 explores some of the most severe risks we may face over the next decade. As we stand on the edge of a low-growth and low-cooperation era, tougher trade-offs risk eroding climate action, human development and future resilience.
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Friday Reading Edition 135 (16th December 2022)
Looking back at 2022 – the COP27 climate summit in Egypt may be over but its impact will be felt for many decades to come. Discussions highlighted nature's pivotal role in tackling the climate crisis. This article reflects on 10 areas where progress is being made on climate action.
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Autumn Statement 2022 Video
Friday Reading Edition 132 (25th November 2022)
Analyses on the choices that faced the Chancellor at the 2022 Autumn Statement, from the non-partisan think tank, the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
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