Mar 18, 2020

$1 trillion to cushion the economy

Sending checks to most American households is a major component of the economic stimulus bill. Drew Angerer/Getty Images

The White House's plan to send money directly to Americans to soften the economic blow from COVID-19: How would it work? Businesses in London finding it harder to "keep calm and carry on."

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COVID-19

Checks to U.S. households could provide stimulus after COVID-19 downturn

by Mitchell Hartman

Mar 18, 2020

Government leaders contemplate the idea as part of a multi-billion dollar plan to stimulate the economy.

Democrats have called an aspect of the GOP bill a “slush fund” that would give Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (center) the ability to help industries without transparency.

Drew Angerer/Getty Images

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COVID-19

COVID-19 is making it hard for London businesses to "keep calm and carry on"

by Victoria Craig

Mar 18, 2020

One industry group says Britain's hospitality businesses have taken in 60% less money than usual and customer visits have plunged 40%.

Jesse Dunford Wood, chef and owner of Parlour restaurant pub in London, at work in his kitchen.

Lauren McLean

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Blue World Mac Miller

The team

David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

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