The opposition leader on Covid-19, dealing with Corbyn’s legacy and holding Downing St to account

Companies must balance costs of staying shut against concerns for staff safety

Israeli leader returns for fifth term as prime minister as head of emergency coalition 

Islamic republic eases coronavirus restrictions in effort to boost struggling economy

From business closures to movement restrictions, some countries’ policies show first signs of easing

As fears of a 'No Deal Brexit' rise, the pound and share prices of UK domestic stocks have tumbled. Some might see this as a buying opportunity - yet others fear there's further to fall. Termed 'The BoJo trade' by investment pundits, Claer Barrett, FT Money editor asks - which side of this trade are you on? Next up on the show - why are some investors moving into defensive stocks? And finally, we hear from our Rich People's columnist, James Max, about the cost of private medical insurance. 

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Exemption for digital titles comes after publishers request further financial aid to deal with pandemic

IR35 rules demanding companies check their contractors’ HMRC status are flawed and unfair, say Lords

Big reforms are needed to tackle substantial problems well beyond the cost 

Maduro regime rejects latest Washington plan despite fears of humanitarian catastrophe from Covid-19

Last week Boris Johnson lead the conservative party to its biggest victory in over 30 years on a promise to “get Brexit done”. What should the UK expect from its new government and how has business reacted to the election? George Parker and Adam Samson talk to Siona Jenkins about what the next five years could bring.

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Two experts debate the long-term impact on inflation of the Covid-19 rescue packages

Sharma signals tapering of scheme as Johnson prepares to announce road map out of lockdown

As corporate insolvencies soar and firms try to hang on to their cash as long as possible, expect to hear a lot more about trade credit insurance.

Judicial review sought over alleged breach of 2015 law, claiming cost benefits should go to scheme members

Dow wipes out gains of the Trump presidency amid fears antivirus measures are inadequate

Move comes amid escalating political row with London’s mayor over coronavirus risks

Move means hard-hit industries face another year of high bills

The last time America sold war bonds they were essentially a tax on savers

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

Governments must apply renewed focus to achieve fiscal balance and sustainably reduce the cost of delivery.

Brave, a maker of a pro-privacy browser, has lodged complaints with the European Commission against 27 EU Member States for under resourcing their national data protection watchdogs. It’s asking the European Union’s executive body to launch an infringement procedure against Member State governments, and even refer them to the bloc’s top court, the European Court […]

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock today refused to bow to growing political pressure to set out how the UK government will ease the coronavirus lockdown.

The unprecedented move puts key summer events such as the Glastonbury Festival, Chelsea Flower Show, Wimbledon tennis championships, the Grand National and Royal Ascot under threat.

Kentucky Senator Rand Paul wants to bring a class-action lawsuit to the Supreme Court against the government's phone and Internet anti-terrorism surveillance programs

Festivus came early this year, with Sen. Rand Paul dropping his annual Festivus Report 2019 before Monday's Seinfeldian holiday.

Boris Johnson's plan to ease the UK's coronavirus lockdown will see people urged to cycle to work, firms told to provide staff with face masks and garden centres allowed to reopen from Wednesday.

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: The Rugby Football League (RFL) is set to ask the government for funding to ensure clubs do not go out of business after the season was suspended.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced yesterday that some 18,000 staff will be put in place as part of the mass-testing scheme but scientists do not believe that will be enough.

The match has since received a huge amount of scrutiny after a huge crowd of 54,000 - with 3,000 fans arriving from Madrid - were allowed to attend the match, against the advice of the WHO.

Key plans on the safe return to football - which will be put to players - are set to be finalised at a cross-sport meeting with the Government on Wednesday.

The Indian and Irish governments have promised to do all they can for the parents of Savita Halappanavar, who died of blood poisoning after Irish doctors refused her an abortion.

Despite extensive contingency planning, including potential of playing matches at neutral venues, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden warned the game is yet to get the 'green light'.

Health authorities are mulling over how closely Australians could be monitored once travel restrictions and social distancing rules are relaxed.

The move follows growing pressure for tighter border controls during the coronavirus crisis and would include UK citizens returning from abroad.

The deadly epidemic has swept through northern parts of Italy and there have been calls to prevent the disease reaching the shores of Ireland with the game set to take place on March 7.

Racing leaders said on Wednesday that they are putting together a financial submission for Government aid to try to avert a desperate financial crisis.

Barry Gardiner said that the opposition had been discussing the 'nuclear option'  of supporting a no confidence vote in Mr Johnson's Brexiteer administration.

The virus lingers in the blood stream and saliva for up to about two weeks after infection, and remains in bodily fluids like semen for months. But NIH scientists confirm a kiss is not dangerous.

North Korean despot Kim Jong Un has blasted his own officials as 'helpless' as he 'urgently convened' a disaster prevention meeting about oncoming Typhoon Lingling.

An FBI informant was acting as 'secret spy' in the Trump election campaign, but he was not planted. A retired professor working for the Government met with three Trump aides in 2016.

The Paralympics has been added to the 'crown jewels' list of sports events which must be broadcast live on free-to-air TV - but cricket has been controversially overlooked.

Malaysian financier Jho Low, who was, accused of stealing £3 billion from his country's government was directly inspired by the overt wealth of his peers at Harrow-school, says economic expert.

Prime Minister Erna Solberg came in for immediate criticism after agreeing to the repatriation of the 29-year-old woman so her seriously ill five-year-old son could receive medical treatment.

Industry bodies have joined forces in an attempt to stop the 'overzealous use of keyword blocking' amid the coronavirus outbreak.

The Grand National was dramatically called off on Monday night after new Government restrictions to fight the spread of coronavirus made it impossible to stage the Aintree showpiece.

The Migration Advisory Committee said post-Brexit arrangements to replace EU freedom of movement could slow the growth in the UK population and make people slightly better off.

Pauline Hanson has called on the government to 'tighten up' immigration laws after a new report revealed 50,000 migrants who were denied asylum in Australia remain in the country.