Coronavirus: US jobless claims hit 6.6 million as virus spreads
More than 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment last week as the coronavirus spreads.
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Coronavirus: M&S store staff get bonus for coming into work
The chain is the latest supermarket to reward staff for their extra efforts during the crisis.
Coronavirus: How do I get a food parcel?
At least 50,000 free weekly food parcels are to be sent out to clinically vulnerable people in England.
Coronavirus: British Airways suspends all Gatwick flights
The airline says it is facing a challenging environment in “unprecedented circumstances”.
Coronavirus: Debenhams seeks urgent deal with landlords
The department store is heading for another major restructuring which could involve more store closures.
Coronavirus: Carluccio’s collapses putting 2,000 jobs at risk
The future of some 2,000 of the restaurant’s employees hang in the balance.
BrightHouse: Rent-to-own giant folds as coronavirus shuts shops
Customers must keep paying for items they are renting despite administrators being appointed.
Coronavirus: UK ‘wasting time’ on NHS protective gear orders
Textile firms say they could have begun making gowns and masks for front-line workers ten days ago.
Coronavirus: Airlines ‘entering danger zone’
A group of 38 MPs calls on the chancellor to support airlines during the coronavirus crisis.
Coronavirus: OneWeb blames pandemic for collapse
OneWeb, the high-profile London-based satellite start-up, files for bankruptcy protection in the US.