News and Information

Up to £15 million to support the Citizens Advice service during COVID-19 pandemic

GOV.UK
23 May 2020
  United Kingdom

Commission approves €8 billion Austrian scheme to compensate companies for damage caused by coronavirus outbreak

European Commission
23 May 2020
  Austria

‘Frugal four’ propose ‘loans for loans’ approach to coronavirus recovery fund

Politico
23 May 2020
  European Union

Australia's stimulus not as big as thought

9 News
23 May 2020
  Australia

UK, Swiss Govts make case for global action to protect money transfers

The Sun News Online
23 May 2020
  Switzerland;   United Kingdom

Australia easing more COVID-19 control measures

VOA News
23 May 2020
  Australia

Luxembourg pledges 3 million euros for Covid-19 response

Vientiane Times
23 May 2020
  Lao PDR;   Luxembourg

Uzbekistan becomes one of Tajikistan's top donor countries

Mena FN
23 May 2020
  Tajikistan;   Uzbekistan

Argentina, creditors get ready to resume debt talks after ninth sovereign default

Reuters
23 May 2020
  Argentina

UK to introduce quarantine for international arrivals from June 8

Aljazeera
23 May 2020
  United Kingdom

Argentina in default but creditor negotiations continue

Rappler
23 May 2020
  Argentina

UK to require employers to pay 20-30% of furloughed wage cost - The Times

Financial Post
23 May 2020
  United Kingdom

Update on the Contingent Term Repo Facility (CTRF) - Market Notice 22 May 2020

Bank of England
22 May 2020
  United Kingdom

EU provides Euro 3.5 million grant to boost Sri Lanka’s tourism industry

Opportunity Sri Lanka
22 May 2020
  European Union;   Sri Lanka

Canadian retail sales have plunged by about one-quarter over the past two months

Financial Post
22 May 2020
  Canada

Covid-19 tax measures in Portugal

Bloomberg Tax
22 May 2020
  Portugal

Leading economist warns of 10 years of depression and debt

BBC News
22 May 2020
  Global

Dutch Cabinet extends COL by €150M to support startups, scaleups impacted by COVID-19

Silicon Canals
22 May 2020
  Netherlands

New Zealand discussing 'helicopter money' handouts to stimulate economy

Reuters
22 May 2020
  New Zealand

The Covid-19 bill means the Treasury must live with high borrowing

The Guardian
22 May 2020
  United Kingdom