Coronavirus: 'I may lose it all, but there’s no help for me'
Layla Barnes is one of thousands of small business owners who are getting no government support in the pandemic.


HSBC and StanChart back China security laws for HK
The UK-based banks have both come out in support of China's controversial national security laws.


Coronavirus: Ex-chancellors warn of severe unemployment ahead
George Osborne, Alistair Darling and Philip Hammond were quizzed by MPs on the economic hit of coronavirus.


US to suspend passenger flights from China
It comes after Beijing refused requests by US airlines to resume flights to China.


Rolls-Royce confirms 3,000 job cuts across the UK
The cuts, which will hit the Derby plant hardest, follow a collapse in demand for jet engines.


Snapchat stops promoting Donald Trump's account due to 'racial violence'
The social network says it will drop Trump from Discover over 'racial violence and injustice'.


'I’m ready to face quarantine just to get away'
As the UK's 14-day quarantine plan looms, many have decided to take a summer holiday regardless.


Social media firms fail to act on Covid-19 fake news
A study indicates that 90% of misinformation reported to Facebook and Twitter remains online.


Scots offshore wind farm blades to be made in Isle of Wight
Danish firm Vestas wins the contract to build turbines for Scotland's largest offshore wind farm.


Coronavirus: Frankie & Benny's owner to close up to 120 sites
About 3,000 jobs are at risk after one the UK's big restaurant group's warned of a coronavirus hit to profits.


Bank boss tells lenders to be ready for no-deal Brexit risk
The central bank said the advice was part of its regular weekly call with lenders.


More than half of all payments made by card even before coronavirus
Banks say the UK was "inadvertently" prepared for paying for items in lockdown as our habits had changed.


Travelodge proposes new deal to end landlord row
The company says temporary rent cuts and new investment will protect thousands of jobs.


Nissan: UK factory still under threat from no-deal Brexit
Britain's largest car plant is "unsustainable" without a trade deal, the Japanese company says.


Coronavirus: UK holidaymakers ‘welcome’ in Portugal
Portugal's foreign minister tells the BBC that an "air bridge" agreement could be in place soon.


Coronavirus: Debt letters 'make money problems worse'
Demands required by law may contribute to people with problems taking their lives, say campaigners.


Coronavirus: Adelie Foods worker says job losses 'devastating'
Lack of demand due to coronavirus forces closure of Adelie Foods at eight sites, administrators say.


Google in $5bn lawsuit for tracking in 'private' mode
The search engine giant says it is upfront about what data is collected when users browse incognito.


Zoom sees sales boom amid pandemic
The pandemic has opened up new opportunities for the video conference company.


Coronavirus: Australia set for first recession in three decades
Official figures show the economy contracted even before the full impact of the virus pandemic.


EasyJet ejected from the UK's list of top companies
The airline loses its place on the prestigious FTSE 100 as Covid-19 hits travel and tourism shares.


Coronavirus: Row over BA staff future deepens
The airline is in a tense standoff with unions over restructuring and redundancy plans.


US challenges 'unfair' tech taxes in the UK and EU
The investigation will look at plans for new digital taxes in 10 jurisdictions, including the UK.


Coronavirus: Adelie Foods to close with 2,000 jobs lost
Administrators say Adelie Foods was affected by the coronavirus lockdown and rescue talks had failed.