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Coronavirus: Transport giant First warns of ‘uncertain’ future
The Aberdeen-based bus and train operator sees a huge fall in passengers, and losses of more than £150m.
Boohoo launches independent review of UK suppliers
The online fashion chain's move follows reports of poor working conditions at a factory in Leicester.
Coronavirus: Rishi Sunak to unveil ‘kickstart jobs scheme’ for young people
The £2bn pledge for the young unemployed will be part of the chancellor's proposals outlined on Wednesday.
Coronavirus: Budget airline AirAsia’s future in ‘significant doubt’
Asia's biggest budget carrier faces uncertainties due to the pandemic, auditor Ernst & Young has warned.
‘Our gyms abroad are helping us through lockdown’
Gym operator PureGym says its foreign fitness centres "are helping us to survive the UK’s lockdown”.
Coronavirus: How much will it cost the UK?
The pandemic will cost the government hundreds of billions of pounds. Where will it all come from?
Coronavirus: How are other economies dealing with the downturn?
As the UK chancellor gives his latest update, how are other economies tackling the coronavirus downturn?
Levi’s cuts 700 jobs due to falling sales
The firm warned economic damage from the pandemic was likely to continue to the end of the year.
Coronavirus: Moguls and lobbyists get millions in government aid
Kanye West's apparel brand, Jared Kushner's family and Donald Trump's lawyer were among the recipients.