The Independent Articles

Renewed optimism as lockdowns ease and Europe’s second-largest airline group gets rescue deal

Outdoor markets and car showrooms to open from 1 June and all other retail from 15 June, says PM

Chemicals and pharmaceuticals company Bayer has reached verbal agreements to resolve a substantial portion of an estimated 125,000 US cancer lawsuits over use of its Roundup weedkiller, according to people familiar with the negotiations.

Treasury may consider direct financial support for companies as ‘last resort’

‘We urge the United States to correct its mistakes, withdraw the relevant decisions, and stop interfering in China’s internal affairs,’ says foreign ministry spokesperson

Americans claim Chinese firm’s involvement could ‘undermine our relationship’

Richard Branson aims to launch satellites for a fraction of current costs

‘No business is built for zero revenue,’ says firm’s former chief executive. ‘There’s only so long that companies’ reserves will carry them’

Some 64,000 holidays cancelled as more than 2,500 lose jobs

Retailer says social distancing wardens will patrol stores to ensure measures are working