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key workers on zero-hours contracts overlooked again

key workers on zero-hours contracts overlooked again

To deal with the “economic emergency” caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a series of measures at the recent spending review to try and stabilise the economy. One of the central pillars…

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Ancient Earth had a thick, toxic atmosphere like Venus – until it cooled off and became liveable

Ancient Earth had a thick, toxic atmosphere like Venus – until it cooled off and became liveable

Earth is the only planet we know contains life. Is our planet special? Scientists over the years have mulled over what factors are essential for, or beneficial to, life. The answers will help us identify…

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bénéfice net en hausse pour 6 des plus grandes banques cotées, malgré la covid-19

bénéfice net en hausse pour 6 des plus grandes banques cotées, malgré la covid-19

(Agence Ecofin) – Malgré la covid-19 et ses conséquences sur l’économie, les 6 plus grandes banques commerciales nigérianes cotées sur le marché financier local ont globalement affiché une rentabilité en hausse. Mais derrière cette performance…

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l’ARCEP ouvre une procédure de sanction contre Togocel pour dysfonctionnements graves sur T-Money

l’ARCEP ouvre une procédure de sanction contre Togocel pour dysfonctionnements graves sur T-Money

(Agence Ecofin) – Togocel, à nouveau visé par une procédure de sanction de l’Arcep, le régulateur du secteur des télécoms togolais. Confronté à des défaillances de son service de paiement mobile, l’opérateur historique a fait…

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UK’s Sunak says public finances are on unsustainable path By Reuters

UK’s Sunak says public finances are on unsustainable path By Reuters

2/2 © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak takes part in an outside broadcast interview, in London 2/2 By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – British finance minister Rishi Sunak said on…

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China hits 26% of 2020 target for U.S. energy imports under trade deal By Reuters

China hits 26% of 2020 target for U.S. energy imports under trade deal By Reuters

© Reuters. Chinese and U.S. flags are set up for a signing ceremony during a visit by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao at China’s Ministry of Transport in Beijing, BEIJING (Reuters) – China has…

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As cobalt demand booms, companies must do more to protect Congolese miners

As cobalt demand booms, companies must do more to protect Congolese miners

The Democratic Republic of Congo is the major source of some of the minerals used to manufacture components in household appliances, mobile phones, electric vehicles and jewellery. The mineral extraction industry is the backbone of…

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a brief history of chess in Australia

a brief history of chess in Australia

The new Netflix miniseries The Queen’s Gambit has received rave reviews around the world. Surprisingly for a chess-themed show, it received a warm reception by the global chess community, which is usually highly critical of…

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New Policy Frameworks for a “Lower-for-Longer” World

New Policy Frameworks for a “Lower-for-Longer” World

The challenges associated with COVID-19 have called for exceptional policy responses said IMF’s Tobias Adrian, Financial Counsellor and Director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department as he presented his department’s latest paper at IMF…

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le gouvernement annonce un fonds agro-industriel de 20 millions $ ciblant des jeunes

le gouvernement annonce un fonds agro-industriel de 20 millions $ ciblant des jeunes

(Agence Ecofin) – Un fonds d’investissement équivalent à 20 millions $ sera mis en œuvre par le gouvernement kényan. Il financera des projets et entreprises agro-industriels conçus et dirigés par des jeunes. Le gouvernement kényan annonce…

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