Virus could push half a billion people into poverty
Research warns the coronavirus pandemic could put a further 8% of world’s population in poverty.
Coronavirus: Thousands apply for fruit and veg grower jobs
Coronavirus-related travel restrictions have left a labour shortage as the picking season starts.
Disney Plus racks up 50m subscribers in five months
Disney’s new video streaming service almost doubles its subscription base during coronavirus lockdowns.
Coronavirus: Flour mills working ’round the clock’ to meet demand
The industry is struggling to keep up with demand as shoppers turn to baking amid the coronavirus lockdown.
Coronavirus: ‘We need to recruit hundreds more live-in carers’
The CEO of a social care firm says there is a surge in demand for live-in carers due to coronavirus.
Coronavirus crisis forces farmers to throw milk away
Some dairy farmers are throwing away thousands of litres amid supply chain disruption due to coronavirus.
Will we ever take cruise holidays again?
The cruise line industry faces a long journey back from the coronavirus pandemic.
Facebook and Samsung donate thousands of devices to NHS
Samsung will donate 2,000 smartphones, while Facebook is offering its video-calling screen Portal.
Coronavirus: Three perspectives on furloughing
Three people react to the furloughing scheme put in place in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus: What’s life like when you’re on furlough?
With growing numbers of people being furloughed, how is this affecting them and their employers?