Sources: CNN
A report by the International Labour Organization and UNICEF states that approximately 160 million children, over half of them aged between five and 11, are involved in child labour, the highest figures in 20 years. The report blames the COVID-19 pandemic for increasing both the rates of child labour and the hours worked. It also cautions that the amount of children entering the workforce could rise between nine and 46 million by the end of next year if the pandemic is not put under control and if they continue to lack access to important social services. 2021-06-10
The United States House of Representatives votes 219-212 to pass U.S. President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion relief package, which would provide $1,400 in direct payments. The bill will head to the Senate for a vote. 2021-02-26
Australian youth travel agency STA Travel files for insolvency. 2020-08-20
The United Kingdom's economy officially enters recession for the first time since 2009, according to Chancellor Rishi Sunak. 2020-08-12
Singapore enters technical recession for the first time in a decade after its economy contracts by 13.2% in the second quarter, which translates to a record 42.9% plunge in its annualised GDP. 2020-08-11
British department store retailer Debenhams files for administration due to "unprecedented" circumstances caused by the United Kingdom's coronavirus lockdown. 2020-04-6
The U.S. Senate votes down a coronavirus relief stimulus bill. 2020-03-22