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Regels voor huurtoeslag versimpeld: tienduizenden mensen extra krijgen er recht op

Tienduizenden huurders extra krijgen vanaf 2024 recht op huurtoeslag. Het kabinet versoepelt de regels om voor de toeslag in aanmerking te komen. Hans van Soest 05-07-22, 16:30 Laatste update: 05-07-22, 17:19 Huurders hebben nu alleen recht op huurtoeslag wanneer ze in een huis wonen onder een bepaalde huurgrens (in 2022 is dat 763,47 euro per maand). Het kabinet wil die grens vanaf 2024 ...

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IMF bailout’ll ‘repair our severely-hit’ economy; ‘this, too, shall pass’ – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says all countries around the world are working to return themselves to a state of normalcy following the devastating impact of the pandemic of COVID-19, whose effects have been exacerbated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. According to President Akufo-Addo, “Economies have been plunged into recessions, businesses have collapsed, and lives and livelihoods have been ...

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IMF bailout: E-Levy will not be scrapped – Ken Ofori-Atta

General News of Tuesday, 5 July 2022 Source: www.ghanaweb.com Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta Government approves E-Levy E-Levy fails to meet target after two months of implementation Ghanaians call for cancellation of E-Levy after govt approached IMF for bailout The Ministry of Finance has said the approval of a requested bailout from the International Monetary Fund will not lead to a cessation of the Electronic Transfers ...

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Ghana’s Eurobonds record extended gains following IMF bailout announcement – Report

The International Monetary Fund Ghana to commence formal talks with IMF for economic bailout Ghana’s bonds trading at distress levels in more than six weeks Investors signal optimism in government’s decision to engage IMF Ghana’s dollar bonds recorded some extended gains for a second day due to increasing investor optimism in government’s decision to seek an economic programme from the International ...

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Ghana targeting about US$3 billion under IMF programme – Finance Ministry

Business News of Tuesday, 5 July 2022 Source: www.ghanaweb.com The International Monetary Fund Ghana to hold talks with IMF for economic programme IMF team arrive in Ghana on July 5 President Akufo-Addo to address nation on IMF engagements The Government of Ghana is targeting about US$3 billion from the International Monetary Fund under an economic support programme. This was contained in a document ...

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Akufo-Addo cuts sod for construction of 70km Manso-Huni Valley Railway Line

General News of Tuesday, 5 July 2022 The project is estimated to cost €500 million Manso-Huni Valley railway project to cost €500 million Manso-Huni Valley project to be Ghana’s highest single railway project Akufo-Addo government seeking to revitalize redundant railway sector President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Monday, July 5, 2022, cut sod for the commencement of work on the development of ...

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IMF backlash: NPP will turn things around in 12 months – Gabby assures

General News of Saturday, 2 July 2022 Source: www.ghanaweb.com Gabby Otchere-Darko is a leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Government begins formal engagement with IMF NDC claims vindication as government ‘runs’ to IMF Government blames global crisis for economic downturn A leading member of the governing New Patriotic Party, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, has expressed optimism in the party to turn the ...

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NPP’s reason for going to IMF can’t be compared to Mahama’s – Gabby

General News of Saturday, 2 July 2022 Source: www.ghanaweb.com Gabby Otchere-Darko (left) and Former President John Mahama (right) Government begins formal engagement with IMF NDC claims vindication as government ‘runs’ to IMF Government blames global crisis for economic downturn A leading member of the governing New Patriotic Party, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, has justified the government’s decision to seek assistance from the International Monetary ...

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comAkufo-Addo orders Ofori-Atta to go to IMF

General News of Friday, 1 July 2022 Source: www.ghanaweb.com play videoClick Here to Watch in Twi The President has instructed the finance minister to commence engagement with IMF President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has instructed the minister of finance to commence official engagements with the International Monetary Fund. This is contained in a statement issued by the Minister ...

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IMF backlash: Blame parliament for frustrating efforts to save economy – Gabby

General News of Monday, 4 July 2022 Source: peacefmonline.com Aerial view of Parliament A leading member of the governing New Patriotic Party(NPP), Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, has suggested that Ghana is going to the IMF because Parliament frustrated government’s efforts to pass policies to salvage the economy. President Akufo-Addo on July 1 ordered Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta to begin formal engagements with ...

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