The number of workers on UK payrolls dived more than 600,000 between March and May, official figures suggest. Meanwhile, the … More
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Coronavirus: ‘The nursery I run may not survive’
“We might be able to last another two months, but without more help we won’t last longer,” says Zoe Rae, … More
Coronavirus: ‘We could end up with no business or savings’
Andy Shaw, 57, has built up a painting and decorating firm with his brother-in-law Jake, but has now seen work … More
Coronavirus: People are having less sex in lockdown, says Durex boss
The boss of Reckitt Benckiser, which owns Durex condoms, has said people are having less sex because of the coronavirus … More
Coronavirus: ‘I was asked for £430 a month for my shut nursery’
When Farrah Sharif, 30, was told she would have to continue paying 80% of her two-year-old son’s nursery fees to … More
Coronavirus: ‘I lost my job, now we’re on the bare minimum’
“I’ve applied for universal credit, I got a mortgage holiday, I am applying for a council tax deferral, but it … More
Coronavirus: Construction firms split as shutdown calls grow
A growing number of construction companies have said they will stop all non-essential work to help fight the coronavirus, but … More
Poundland sells 40,000 engagement rings ahead of Valentine’s Day
Some say it with flowers, others with chocolates – but it seems an increasing number of us are showing our … More
Facebook boss ‘happy to pay more tax in Europe’
The boss of Facebook says he accepts tech giants may have to pay more tax in Europe in future and … More
Cannabis oil products ‘could be off the shelves in a year’
Oils, snacks and drinks containing the cannabis extract cannabidiol (CBD) will be “taken off the shelves” next year if they … More
