Chancellor Rishi Sunak cuts VAT on hospitality and offers firms a bonus to keep furloughed staff, in a bid to stop mass unemployment.
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Ryanair cabin crew agree to temporary pay cut to keep jobs
Crew will accept a temporary pay cut over four years as airlines struggle with coronavirus effects.
Brexit: UK nominates Liam Fox to lead World Trade Organization
The pro-Brexit MP was sacked as international trade secretary when Boris Johnson took over as PM.
Chancellor gives diners 50% off on eating out
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled an "eat out to help out" discount as part of wider measures.
Coronavirus: Visitors may not see the thrill of VAT cut
Attractions and restaurants may not pass on the chancellor's VAT cut to visitors.
Stamp duty holiday: The winners and the losers
The chancellor has announced a stamp duty holiday until next March, pleasing some but angering others.
£1,000 bonus ‘may not be enough to protect jobs’
Employers and unions say more needs to be done to support firms and protect employment.
Summer Statement: Key points at a glance
Rishi Sunak announced his plans to help the economy recover. Here's what you need to know.
Brooks Brothers seeks bankruptcy protection amid pandemic
Founded more than 200 years ago, the business clothier is the latest US retailer hit by the pandemic.
Coronavirus: What the chancellor’s summer statement means for you
How will Rishi Sunak's coronavirus recovery plan affect the money in your pocket?