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Coronavirus: LNER introduces mandatory ticket reservations

Rail operators ramp up social distancing measures with move to pre-booked tickets and face masks.

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Coronavirus pushes German economy into recession

The economy shrank 2.2% in the first three months of 2020 as the pandemic took its toll on activity.

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Coronavirus: Loneliness and lockdown exploited in romance scams

A charity warns of heavy losses as one victim tells the BBC ‘my heart ruled my head’.

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Coronavirus ‘could cost global economy $8.8tn’ says ADB

It comes as authorities around the world have taken aggressive action to support their economies.

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Coronavirus: WTO head steps down a year early as downturn looms

Roberto Azevedo’s exit comes as global trade is expected to slump to historic lows amid the pandemic.

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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?

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How coronavirus is changing NHS technology

Hospitals across the UK have been making improvements to their technology in response to Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: Amazon to make face shields and sell at cost

The online retailer will sell protective equipment without making a profit in the United States.

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Coronavirus: Lloyd’s of London says claims to be biggest since 9/11

Insurance market Lloyd’s of London says it expects coronavirus-related claims to cost it up to $4.3bn.

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Coronavirus: Firms warn of shop-screen plastic shortage

The coronavirus pandemic has caused a big increase in demand for plastics used in shop screens.