Candour about the fiscal deficit might return the Democrat to prominence

Pandemic combined with collapsing oil prices spells real hardship

Programmes should be flexible and help workers move to in-demand sectors

Return of dispersion comes after years of similar returns across sectors

European equities slip after ECB launches fresh push to bolster region’s banking system

Buyers and sellers worry about risk of infection, say agents

Industry expects a sharp decline in claims as drivers stay at home during coronavirus pandemic

Great value can be unearthed in some of the cheapest wines from impeccable producers

S&P 500 surges 7% after coronavirus shows signs of peaking in continental Europe

Mike Mackenzie’s daily analysis of what’s moving global markets

Volatility gauges for both regions show sharp falls from historic highs in March

Fortnite is typical of the new business model, renting access to a platform

This inaugural ranking of the region’s businesses by revenue growth rate reveals the dominance of the US and technology — the top-ranked company this year is an augmented reality and video game developer

Technology bolsters US dominance of the list, but coronavirus fallout looms large

Despite traffic for many online properties being at an all-time high, advertising has fallen off a cliff because of the downturn in consumer activity outside the home and the wider economic pressures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. And today, Twitter reported quarterly earnings that bore this trend out. The ad-based social networking and media company said that […]

Good morning and welcome back to TechCrunch’s Equity Monday, a jumpstart for your week. Regular Equity episodes still drop each and every Friday morning, so if you’ve listened to the show over the years, don’t worry — we’re only adding to the mix. You can catch last week’s show with Danny Crichton and Natasha Mascarenhas right here if […]

Twitch is doubling down on esports in this new era of social distancing as a number of traditional sporting events have been cancelled. The company this week introduced a new esports directory on its site that will make it easier for viewers to find live matches, information on players, games with active competition leagues, a […]

Twitter announced today it’s introducing a new layout for replies that will use lines and indentations to make it easier to understand who you’re replying to and how the conversation is flowing. The company will also test putting engagement actions — including likes, Retweet and reply icons — behind an extra tap to make replies […]

Tinder will add a video dating feature in the second quarter of this year, parent company Match announced on Tuesday as part of its Q1 2020 earnings report. The company also detailed the coronavirus impact, which slowed Tinder user growth in the quarter, as social distancing requirements and government lockdowns went into effect. Match didn’t […]

I’m still worried about being investigated by HMRC despite the 12-month postponement

Despite traffic for many online properties being at an all-time high, advertising has fallen off a cliff because of the downturn in consumer activity outside the home and the wider economic pressures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. And today, Twitter reported quarterly earnings that bore this trend out. The ad-based social networking and media company said that […]

Twitter announced today it’s introducing a new layout for replies that will use lines and indentations to make it easier to understand who you’re replying to and how the conversation is flowing. The company will also test putting engagement actions — including likes, Retweet and reply icons — behind an extra tap to make replies […]

As many Amazon workers called out sick for a May Day Strike, Tim Bray was spending his final day at the company. The VP and distinguished Engineer at Amazon Web Services announced today that May 1 was his final day with the retail giant, citing Amazon’s firings of vocally critical employees. Likely most notable for […]

The aggregate gains are distributed unevenly — witness how well the top 1 per cent have done

Countries in region issue debt at close to fastest rate in a decade due to pandemic

Facebook Messenger is finally getting desktop apps almost 9 years after its debut. After seeing over a 100% increase in desktop browser audio and video calling, Messenger today releases its Mac and Windows desktop apps. They bring the same features as the browser version, but make it easier to keep your chat threads handy than […]

Microsoft today announced a slew of updates to various parts of its Microsoft 365 ecosystem. A lot of these aren’t all that exciting (though that obviously depends on your level of enthusiasm for products like Microsoft Endpoint Manager), but the overall thrust behind this update is to make life easier for the IT admins that […]

With Windows 10X, Microsoft introduced a new version of its flagship operating system last October that was specifically designed for dual-screen devices. The original plan was to launch the first set of Windows 10X dual-screen devices before the 2020 holidays, and in February of this year, it announced a slew of tools to help developers […]

Twitter announced today it’s introducing a new layout for replies that will use lines and indentations to make it easier to understand who you’re replying to and how the conversation is flowing. The company will also test putting engagement actions — including likes, Retweet and reply icons — behind an extra tap to make replies […]

Tinder will add a video dating feature in the second quarter of this year, parent company Match announced on Tuesday as part of its Q1 2020 earnings report. The company also detailed the coronavirus impact, which slowed Tinder user growth in the quarter, as social distancing requirements and government lockdowns went into effect. Match didn’t […]

1. Bank defaulters flee country, CBI files case following SBI complaint after 4 yrs  Hindustan Times
2. Another Bank Defaulter Flees Country, SBI Complains To CBI After 4 Years  NDTV
3. CBI books directors of Ram Dev International for loan default  The New Indian Express
4. SBI complains to CBI after ₹411 crore loan defaulters flee country  The Hindu
5. Rs 411 crore loan defaulters flee country, SBI complains to CBI after four years  Daijiworld.com
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Taste your way around the world's finest wine regions with this sampler pack.

Hugh Bonneville received an honorary doctorate from Winchester University for services to dramatic arts on Wednesday.

She scooped the top prize on The Apprentice 2019, landing the job as Lord Sugar's newest business partner.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly made history at the National Television Awards on Tuesday as they won the Best Presenter Award for the nineteenth year in a row.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly made history as they won the Best Presenter Award for the nineteenth year in a row before winning their second award for the evening.

The cast of the ITV soap took to the stage to accept the honour, just days after leaving viewers gripped with a week of episodes leading to the murder of Graham Foster.

Strictly Come Dancing walked away victorious at the National Television Awards on Tuesday night as the programme won the Talent Show gong. 

Eamonn Holmes has been accused of 'snatching' This Morning's NTA gong out Phillip Schofield's hand at the awards bash on Tuesday evening. 

The Little Mix star, 28, shared snaps on Instagram from the fun-filled evening as she brushed off the drama from her beau Chris Hughes' spat at the awards ceremony.

Police have launched an investigation into the incident, that saw Chris involved in a violent row, which he says was sparked by the photographer calling him a 'c**t'. 

They took home $250,000 after winning this year's season of House Rules. 

Reality TV stars Aaron and Daniella Winter have revealed how they have almost doubled the price of their family home in Queensland's Broadbeach Waters. They also shared their tips for others.

Kyly Clarke announced her shock split from her cricketer husband Michael last month after seven years of marriage. 

Kyly Clarke is reportedly seeking comfort in a new friend following her split from retired Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke.

CLAIRE BLOOMFIELD IN PARIS: It was a mixed for Liverpool as Virgil van Dijk was pipped to the Ballon d'Or by six-time winner Lionel Messi, but Alisson was crowned the world's best goalkeeper.

Kylian Mbappe and Neymar were at their brilliant best as Paris St Germain demolished Galatasaray 5-0 in their final Champions League Group A game at the Parc des Princes.

CLAIRE BLOOMFIELD: The women's winter transfer window in England opens on December 27 - not that anybody is too likely to notice.

Kylian Mbappe almost scored what would surely have been the best goal of his career so far in the 6-1 thrashing of St Etienne. The Frenchman attempted a rabona from outside the box and it went just wide.

As always happens in Ligue 1, one of the biggest and most controversial moments of the weekend involved Neymar. Like the rest of the league, he suffered a breach of discipline.