Germany's ruling coalition has agreed to extend its job support package until the end of next year - as Britain prepares to end its own furlough scheme this autumn.
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£4.5bn float to put The Hut Group founder in line for £700m windfall
The co-founder of The Hut Group, the digital consumer brands retailer, could land one of the biggest payouts in British corporate history from an incentive scheme to be disclosed this week alongside plans for a £4.5bn stock market flotation.
Needle-free vaccine which targets all coronaviruses could start trials in autumn
A coronavirus vaccine developed by the University of Cambridge, which is delivered through a "single jet of air", could enter clinical trials by autumn.
Regulators target football fans in campaign to stop pension scams worth millions
Pension scams have cost savers more than £30m since 2017 according to a campaign by regulators targeting middle-aged football fans who are among the typical victims.
Eat Out to Help Out sees 64 million meals claimed in three weeks
More than 64 million meals have been claimed since the government launched the Eat Out to Help Out discount scheme at the start of August.
Mayfair landlord Grosvenor extends eating out discounts
One of London's biggest commercial landlords is to subsidise discounted meals beyond the Treasury's 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme in a bid to avoid a renewed slump in footfall.
Virgin Atlantic step closer to £1.2bn rescue deal after getting creditors’ backing
Virgin Atlantic is a step closer to securing a £1.2bn rescue deal after it received overwhelming backing from the company's creditors.
Retail job cuts worst since 2009 crisis, CBI survey finds
UK retailers have been cutting jobs at the fastest pace since the financial crisis, according to figures from the CBI that point to an extended period of gloom for the sector.
Co-op Bank to cut 350 jobs amid ‘prolonged uncertainty’
The Co-operative Bank is planning to cut around 350 jobs and close 18 branches as it slashes costs amid "prolonged economic uncertainty".
Nintendo ‘planning to release upgraded Switch next year’ – reports
Nintendo is planning on releasing an upgraded version of the Switch gaming console next year, according to reports.