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Ryanair is preparing to cut up to 15 per cent of its 19,000 workforce as it becomes the latest airline to warn that the aviation industry…
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Ryanair is preparing to cut up to 15 per cent of its 19,000 workforce as it becomes the latest airline to warn that the aviation industry…

The founder of Iceland has launched a furious attack on HM Revenue and Customs for “harassing” his business over a scheme intended to allow staff to…

Many Britons would be uncomfortable leaving their homes even if the government lifted the strict coronavirus lockdown restrictions in a month’s time, according to new research.

The Financial Conduct Authority is asking the courts to clear up uncertainty over business interruption insurance policies after some companies have had coronavirus claims rejected.

British Airways could leave Gatwick, the country’s second largest airport where it is the second biggest operator, as it emerged that it is to sack 1,100…

Companies that have received government support to help them through the coronavirus crisis should cut executive pay and consider clawing back bonuses from bosses.

Oasis and Warehouse are to permanently close all their stores and online shop with the loss of more than 1,800 jobs after administrators said they had…

Firms that fail to refund people for holidays and weddings cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak could face legal action by the consumer watchdog.

Lloyds has defended itself against claims that it has not done as much as its rivals to support businesses as it unveiled a 95 per cent…

Sainsbury's says that customers are likely to see disruption to their shopping until September amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Bondholders of debt secured against shopping centres owned by Intu Properties are drawing up plans that could lead to them taking control of the assets.

Dixons Carphone is developing drive-through stores and zero-contact shops, as well as livestreaming its sales assistants, as it battles to continue trading during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Britons could be limited to two or three drinks when pubs reopen, a government adviser has suggested.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has warned of "falling behind other countries" if the government does not soon publish an exit strategy from the coronavirus lockdown.

Schoolchildren will not all return to lessons at the same time, the education secretary has confirmed, in a strong hint that many will not be back…