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Homeworking prompts decline in demand for consumer group’s skin and haircare products

Sportswear maker warns sales could drop as much as 40% in second quarter

Taylor Wimpey and Barratt halt work in effort to stem spread of coronavirus

Coronavirus damage to economy drives eurozone investor sentiment to a record low

The pro-Beijing venture capitalist on Trump, China’s rise — and Xi Jinping’s ‘little red app’

It is an illusion to see victory for the former US vice-president as a geopolitical calendar reset

Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, Hannah Kuchler and Gideon Rachman assess the next stage of the coronavirus crisis

IEA expects global consumption will decline 8% this year in largest drop since second world war

Pension funds need to spend less time on ESG and get back to basics

A third of self-employed reported working reduced hours during the first two weeks of lockdown

Thousands attend military parade in Belarus even as virus spreads rapidly in neighbouring Russia, UK airline industry warns of huge blow if travel quarantine is launched and Seoul closes down bars and clubs in wake of new cluster

At the start of the year, it looked like Europe would be in for a “Summer E-Scooters / E-Bike War,” as both regional startups and U.S.-backed unicorns vied for the pockets of city commuters. Consolidation came when German startup Circ was taken over by U.S. competitor Bird at the start of the year. Still on […]

No gym? No problem. This series from FT Globetrotter has tips, workout routines and reflections on staying active during the coronavirus crisis, including the best moves for small spaces, to indoor cycling and much more

The quarantine lockdown is driving a record number of users to Facebook’s products. On a conference call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg disclosed a number of new metrics highlighting a significant bump in Facebook usage during the broader quarantine lockdown. In the past month, more than 3 billion internet users logged onto a Facebook service, including its […]

Turning the key on the coronavirus crisis

What are the alternatives to court for a divorcing couple?

No family song on Facebook, no dance routine, no home-grown tomatoes… is it time to raise our game?

Those with the fewest rights are least able to demand a safe workplace

A new flurry of tweets from President Trump is pushing the limits of social platform policies designed explicitly to keep users safe from the spread of the novel coronavirus, both online and off. In a series of rapid-fire messages on Friday morning, Trump issued a call to “LIBERATE” Virginia, Minnesota and Michigan, all states led […]

It is not a matter of protecting people ‘or’ the economy but of protecting people ‘and’ the economy

Early Stage SF is around the corner, on April 28 in San Francisco, and we are more than excited for this brand new event. The intimate gathering of founders, VCs, operators and tech industry experts is all about giving founders the tools they need to find success, no matter the challenge ahead of them. Struggling […]

Xiaomi today launched a new e-commerce service in India that allows people in the nation to easily browse and order its handsets and other products from nearby physical retail stores as the Chinese giant rushes to kickstart its sales in its biggest overseas market. Dubbed Mi Commerce, the service allows people to locate nearby stores […]

Xiaomi today launched a new e-commerce service in India that allows people in the nation to easily browse and order its handsets and other products from nearby physical retail stores as the Chinese giant rushes to kickstart its sales in its biggest overseas market. Dubbed Mi Commerce, the service allows people to locate nearby stores […]

The so-called retail apocalypse may seem inevitable, but in these challenging times, it is more important than ever to look at how technology can turn the tide.

Face ID was a great idea — until large swathes of the world were forced to wear face masks, rendering it largely useless. Apple has apparently heard our pain. Users are reporting a subtle new feature in the latest developer version of iOS 13.5 that will make it easier to unlock your iPhone without having […]

Pillar of country’s economy resumes operations despite concerns over workers’ health

The outlook looks weak for shares exposed to the local economy

Jump in downloads helps Japanese video game group score 41% rise in profit

Prices fall as farmers struggle to sell fruit seen as national delicacy

Founders plan for further expansion in Wuhan and beyond

At the start of the year, it looked like Europe would be in for a “Summer E-Scooters / E-Bike War,” as both regional startups and U.S.-backed unicorns vied for the pockets of city commuters. Consolidation came when German startup Circ was taken over by U.S. competitor Bird at the start of the year. Still on […]

Late last night the Financial Times reported that HuffPost, arguably one of the crown jewels of Verizon Media Group’s remaining network of media properties (which includes TechCrunch), is up for sale. Verizon has been shedding media properties in a retreat from the strategy that it had begun to execute with the acquisition of AOL for […]

Financial education has an important role to play to prepare children for an uncertain future

Early Stage SF is around the corner, on April 28 in San Francisco, and we are more than excited for this brand new event. The intimate gathering of founders, VCs, operators and tech industry experts is all about giving founders the tools they need to find success, no matter the challenge ahead of them. Struggling […]

Australian small businesses can unlock an additional $49.2 billion in output over the next ten years by making better use of existing technology, PwC analysis commissioned by Google released today shows.

Australia's next generation of family business leaders is more confident and better prepared for senior roles than two years ago, but is also experiencing more challenges, both inside the firm and in the wider business landscape.

1. Coronavirus: Tamil Nadu relaxes lockdown measures further  Times of India
2. Major Relaxations For Non-Containment Zones In Tamil Nadu From Monday  NDTV
3. Don't be afraid, don't be very afraid of Tamil Nadu's coronavirus numbers  Deccan Chronicle
4. Liquor sale: Scuffle breaks out between protestors and police in Tamil Nadu's Madurai  Economic Times
5. Should Tamil Nadu follow the Kerala model?  The New Indian Express
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This week, Automattic revealed it has signed all the paperwork to acquire Tumblr from Verizon, including its full staff of 200. Tumblr has undergone quite a journey since its headline-grabbing acquisition by Marissa Mayer’s Yahoo in 2013 for $1.1 billion, but after six years of neglect, its latest move is its first real start since […]

Late last night the Financial Times reported that HuffPost, arguably one of the crown jewels of Verizon Media Group’s remaining network of media properties (which includes TechCrunch), is up for sale. Verizon has been shedding media properties in a retreat from the strategy that it had begun to execute with the acquisition of AOL for […]

House Rules: High Stakes host Jamie Durie is encouraging Australians to use lockdown as a chance to reflect on life amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Barcelona have set their sights on bringing Neymar back to the Nou Camp but are wary of the Brazilian's mammoth £135million price tag, according to reports in Spain.

Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar claims the uncertainty over football's return due to the coronavirus pandemic has left him suffering with anxiety.

They costarred with this comedic national treasure in the fun 2009 romcom The Proposal, and eleven years later, they made sure to wish her a happy birthday in the funniest way possible. 

Gemma Collins took to Instagram Stories on Friday to reveal she was stockpiling groceries amid the coronavirus outbreak.

It's still not easy, Reese, 44, explained to Miley Cyrus in an Instagram Live chat, telling the Wrecking Ball singer: 'I try to be patient and they try to be patient with me, but we're only on day 11.'

Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson found a fun way to keep themselves entertained as they socially isolate together. In a new Instagram video she could be seen giving her beau a buzz cut.

Cody Simpson is currently on lockdown with his girlfriend Miley Cyrus amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Serena Williams posted an ingenious social media clip on Wednesday in which she simulated a tennis game on grass against herself.

The former rugby player did not find the scintillating form which saw him whitewash John Henderson in the previous round with an average of 105 and afterwards hit out at Whitlock's pace of play.