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Beam accepts referrals from councils and other homeless charities. Donations of more than £1.5 million have been raised since 2017.
Falling revenues combined with costly pandemic relief measures have increased global debt by $20 trillion since the third quarter of 2019.
Since 2008, America’s national debt has surged nearly 200%, reaching $27 trillion as of October 2020. During the Global Financial Crisis public debt climbed to 95% of GDP.
A study by the Economic Policy Institute has found that the growth in compensation is lagging far behind productivity of the American employee.
About half of the world's population live in urban areas, and city mayors are on the frontline of the COVID-19 response working to ensure they are supported with health and social care.
Experts from the Word Economic Forum's US Global Future council explain how the United States can steer its foreign policy efforts to aid the global recovery.
One-off cash payments are a simple and effective way of cutting homelessness, according to a new study. Findings are key as COVID-19 stokes the crisis.
To build resilience and alleviate consequences of recessions, governments should realign incentives for companies and focus spending on social protection.
Citigroup has published a new report estimating the US has lost around $16 trillion dollars since 2000, due to racial inequality.
Although every recession is different, history offers lessons for the current pandemic-induced downturn, writes economist Michael Boskin.
In 2050, it's expected that one-third of China's population will be over the age of 60. This will put immense pressure on the nation to support an aging population.
A narrow majority, 54% of Americans, are opposed to the idea of a universal basic income (UBI). Within this, there are stark contrasts between certain demographics.
Fintech startups are offering new, innovative services to increase financial inclusion.
Cloud computing became a lifeline for many governments during COVID-19. Here's how it can support vital services from emergency hotlines to online education.
Payments back home from migrants could see a $400 billion drop this year. Here's how to prevent this historic decline and ease the economic recovery.