Simone Rensch

Freelancer journalist and former Public Finance international reporter

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Catalan crisis ‘probably cost Spain around 1bn euros’

The Catalan independence crisis has likely cost Spain a billion euros, according to the country’s... Read more
Arrests made after protests over Iran’s weak economy

The Iranian police have arrested more than 450 protesters in Tehran amid anti-government... Read more
The UN approves $5.4bn budget

The United Nations has approved a $5.4bn programme budget for the next two years, at the 2017... Read more
Saudi Arabia announces 2018 budget

The Saudi Arabia government has unveiled its 2018 budget, which it is hoping will boost spending to... Read more
The ADB signs loans to support Pakistan infrastructure

The Asian Development Bank has signed two loans to support Pakistan’s urban and transport sectors.... Read more
Argentina passes controversial pension reforms

Argentina’s government has voted to reform its pension system amid violent protests, clearing the... Read more
IMF hands Mauritania $163.9m loan to grow economy

The International Monetary Fund has given Mauritania a three-year loan worth $163.9m to strengthen... Read more
Dutch government to help investigate Ikea’s tax affairs in the Netherlands

The Dutch government has said it will cooperate with the European Commission investigation into... Read more
Philippine government gives go-ahead for tax restructure

The Philippines has ratified a bill that will lower income taxes while increasing taxes on... Read more
Japan promises billions of dollars for access to essential health care

Japan has pledged $2.9bn for people in developing countries to have access to essential health care... Read more

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