Simone Rensch

Freelancer journalist and former Public Finance international reporter

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UK gives £2.5m to Yemeni peace process

The UK is giving £2.5m to support the United Nation’s peace process in the war-torn country of... Read more
Japan seeks to use G20 chair role to improve global trade

Japan will use its G20 chairmanship to rebuild trust in the global trade system, its prime minister... Read more
World Bank to almost double climate financing

The World Bank will ramp up its climate financing to $50bn over the next five years, which will be... Read more
Corporate tax still key revenue source against ‘clear trend’ of falling rates

Taxes paid by companies remain a key source of revenue for governments around the world, despite... Read more
EU sets highest-ever humanitarian budget

The European Union has announced its highest-ever initial humanitarian budget to tackle conflicts... Read more
Oxfam calls for 1% tax increase for world’s wealthiest people

A 1% tax increase on the world’s richest people could help governments fund public services, which... Read more
European development bank nearly reaching 40% green financing target

Green financing made up 36% of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s total... Read more
IMF warns of world tensions impacting on global economy

World leaders should immediately work to end the tensions in their countries that are impacting on... Read more
South Africa knocks back Zimbabwe for emergency loan

South Africa has confirmed it rejected a request to give Zimbabwe a $1.2bn emergency loan in... Read more
China growth slowest for nearly 30 years

China’s economy grew at its slowest pace in nearly 30 years last year amid the ongoing trade... Read more

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