Small businesses worry coronavirus loans ‘too risky’
Owners of small businesses tell the BBC they still have concerns about the government’s loan scheme.
Coronavirus: Skinningrove British Steel production paused
Sites at Lackenby and Darlington are not affected and no job losses are planned.
Covid: Can I go on furlough and how much will I be paid?
More people are now eligible for furlough, with the scheme extended until April 2021.
Coronavirus: Debenhams set to appoint administrators
The department store chain says it is ‘making contingency plans’ amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
Coronavirus halts a decade of US jobs growth
American employers shed 701,000 jobs in March amid expectations there is worse to come.
Coronavirus: New Look delays supplier payments ‘indefinitely’
The clothing retailer cancels new orders and tells firms they can pick up their stock.
Coronavirus: UK among economies risking record slump
Record falls in manufacturing and services activity point to recession, says a closely watched survey.
Coronavirus: Sainsbury’s to ease shopping item restrictions
The supermarket lifts limits on some products but asks households to send only one adult to do the shopping.
Coronavirus conman barges in on 83-year-old woman
Trading standards officers say old-fashioned doorstep crime is rising as virus concern is exploited.