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Global news from IZA World of Labor

Political and social debates on labor economic issues affect people around the world every single day. IZA World of Labor content provides evidence-based background information to help inform policy decisions. Our news summaries draw on a range of international sources to bring you selected news related to IZA World of Labor articles, videos, opinions, and topics.

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  • June 30, 2020
    BBC News

    The EU will allow entry of visitors from 14 “safe” countries

    International mobility has major economic benefits, but the transition back to "normal" should aim to minimize the risk of additional deaths and hospitalizations.
    International mobility has major economic benefits, but the transition back to "normal" should aim to minimize the risk of additional deaths and hospitalizations.
  • June 26, 2020
    The Washington Post, The New York Times, The New York Times

    Friday news roundup June 26, 2020

    1.48 million workers in the US are newly unemployed and is there a chance Covid-19 can narrow inequality? Here's a snapshot of some of the news stories you may have missed this week.
    1.48 million workers in the US are newly unemployed and is there a chance Covid-19 can narrow inequality? Here's a snapshot of some of the news stories you may have missed this week.
  • June 25, 2020
    CNBC

    Singapore retailers are losing hope about their struggling businesses

    "[Retailers are] not very hopeful that business will be business as usual."
    "[Retailers are] not very hopeful that business will be business as usual."
  • June 23, 2020
    BBC News, NBC News

    US to freeze visas for foreign workers until the end of 2020

    The White House says the measures are needed to preserve jobs amid the economic downturn.
    The White House says the measures are needed to preserve jobs amid the economic downturn.
  • June 19, 2020
    BBC News, The Guardian, Reuters, Reuters

    Friday news roundup June 19, 2020

    The US Supreme Court ruled against Trump's attempt to repeal Daca and English schools are to receive extra funds to help pupils catch up post-Covid. Here's a snapshot of some of the news stories you may have missed this week.
    The US Supreme Court ruled against Trump's attempt to repeal Daca and English schools are to receive extra funds to help pupils catch up post-Covid. Here's a snapshot of some of the news stories you may have missed this week.
  • June 16, 2020
    The BBC

    600,000 roles go during Covid-19 lockdown

    Figures published by HMRC have also revealed that more than a quarter of the workforce is covered by the UK government’s furlough scheme.
    Figures published by HMRC have also revealed that more than a quarter of the workforce is covered by the UK government’s furlough scheme.
  • June 12, 2020
    CNBC, BBC News, The Guardian, The Straits Times

    Friday news roundup June 12, 2020

    UK GDP fell by record amounts in April and China's street vendors could be the answer to fighting unemployment of the country's lower skilled citizens. Here's a snapshot of some of the news stories you may have missed this week.
    UK GDP fell by record amounts in April and China's street vendors could be the answer to fighting unemployment of the country's lower skilled citizens. Here's a snapshot of some of the news stories you may have missed this week.
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