Numeracy skills are vital as we emerge from the coronavirus crisis Andy Haldane
about 4 years in The guardian
The Bank of England’s chief economist argues that maths is more essential than ever
The Covid-19 crisis is hitting hard the finances of millions of households across the UK and perhaps billions more globally.
In the UK, surveys suggest more than half of all households are working fewer hours than before the crisis. Within this, more than 6 million workers have been furloughed, or almost a quarter of all employees. More than 1.5 million more may potentially have lost their jobs, judging by new universal credit claims. Continue reading...
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