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Lord Griffiths on free school meals crisis: Boris Johnson doesn’t understand poverty!

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On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Lord Griffiths of Burry Port about why the UK government has not extended free school meals across school holidays, despite the economic crisis caused by Covid-19, meaning 1 million children could go hungry. He discusses why old Etonians such as Boris Johnson don’t understand poverty … Read More >Lord Griffiths on free school meals crisis: Boris Johnson doesn’t understand poverty!

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Governments’ Covid-19 reaction to close economies worse than pandemic itself – Jim Rogers

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While the coronavirus outbreak triggered the deepest crisis in decades, “overreacting” politicians have only exacerbated the situation, legendary investor Jim Rogers has told an international forum hosted by Russia. … Read More >Governments’ Covid-19 reaction to close economies worse than pandemic itself – Jim Rogers

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As Covid-19 cases continue to sharply rise in Russia, Kremlin admits country has a shortage of doctors & calls for pay rises

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Russia hasn’t got enough doctors and paying them more should be a priority. That’s according to Dmitry Peskov, President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman, who said medics are working in “extreme conditions” during the Covid-19 pandemic. … Read More >As Covid-19 cases continue to sharply rise in Russia, Kremlin admits country has a shortage of doctors & calls for pay rises

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US is Methodically Ruining Syrian Economy But Damascus Has Tools to Avert the Pressure, Prof Says

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Damascus is making an effort to stabilise the economic situation in the country hurt by the war, the COVID-19 outbreak and US sanctions. Economist and writer Dr. Ibrahim Alloush has explained what steps should be taken to bring Syria back on the peaceful and prosperous track. … Read More >US is Methodically Ruining Syrian Economy But Damascus Has Tools to Avert the Pressure, Prof Says

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Putin rules out another strict Covid-19 lockdown in Russia, citing economic concerns, says ‘we don’t have a kind Aunt to help us’

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After his government imposed some of the world’s harshest measures to suppress the spread of coronavirus last spring, Vladimir Putin made it clear on Thursday that there are no plans in place for a repeat lockdown this winter. … Read More >Putin rules out another strict Covid-19 lockdown in Russia, citing economic concerns, says ‘we don’t have a kind Aunt to help us’

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China coming out of Covid-19 crisis intact, like America emerged after World War II – entrepreneur tells Keiser Report

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Max Keiser talks to entrepreneur Dan Collins, who is back in the United States after 20 years in China. They discuss Washington’s ongoing trade war with Beijing. … Read More >China coming out of Covid-19 crisis intact, like America emerged after World War II – entrepreneur tells Keiser Report

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US economy may face unprecedented crash without another massive injection, Professor Wolff tells Boom Bust

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The US economy is currently crippled by two simultaneous crises – rising Covid infections and an economic crash that happens every several years – Professor Richard Wolff told RT’s Boom Bust. … Read More >US economy may face unprecedented crash without another massive injection, Professor Wolff tells Boom Bust

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Americans may not get more stimulus checks until Valentine’s Day, former Fed insider tells Boom Bust

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While hopes that a new coronavirus stimulus deal will be adopted before the election are fading, there is a possibility that Americans won’t see paychecks for months from now, ex-Fed insider Danielle DiMartino Booth believes. … Read More >Americans may not get more stimulus checks until Valentine’s Day, former Fed insider tells Boom Bust