Economists worry rising coronavirus infections and fresh government restrictions will cut short the region’s recent recovery, and UK chancellor Rishi Sunak is preparing to release tens of millions of pounds to end a coronavirus restriction deadlock with leaders in Greater Manchester. Plus, investors are keeping a close eye on sterling as the Brexit transition period nears the end. The FT’s Katie Martin will take a look at Brexit’s impact on sterling and the markets. Europe’s economy is sliding towards a double-dip recessionhttps://www.ft.com/content/700355e2-362c-4f9f-a24e-ddc9f6ea9cb0Sunak ready to release ‘tens of millions’ to secure Manchester Covid deal https://www.ft.com/content/68e8e775-e69c-492c-bef2-a1c2863f5167 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.