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Air industry bodies call for UK government support

Air industry bodies want the government to extend support schemes to stave off job losses.

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Royal Mail is ‘putting profits before safety’ say staff

Postal workers say they are not being given adequate protection from coronavirus risk.

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Coronavirus: Amazon builds its own testing lab for staff

The retail giant intends to start testing a “small number” of frontline employees for Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: Easter egg shoppers go online

Easter egg sales are soaring online, while supermarkets are offering discounts ahead of the weekend.

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Coronavirus: ‘We’re struggling to get a refund on our £17,000 chalet’

Holidaymakers say they are struggling to get refunds on cancelled holidays due to the lockdown.

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Coronavirus pandemic: EU agrees €500bn rescue package

EU ministers reached the deal after long talks, pledging support for countries hit hard by coronavirus.

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Coronavirus tests and masks sold by fraudsters online

A BBC investigation has found online scams selling fake protective equipment and coronavirus tests.

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US shares see their biggest weekly gain in 46 years

Investors were in bullish mood despite record US job losses and continued coronavirus shutdowns.

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Coronavirus: Western economies slow to react to crisis, says leading economist

A top economist says western economies can learn from Asia as they face a severe economic downturn.

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Clothing makers in Asia give stark coronavirus warning

Millions of jobs in Asia’s vital garment industry are at risk due to the coronavirus pandemic.