Till worker Brian Leach, 54, can return to his job at the Dewsbury Superstore after being sacked for posting a Billy Connolly skit in which he jokes about Islam and suicide bombers.

Among the menial jobs the victims found at recycling plants, warehouses, farms or poultry factories were roles in the supply chains for Tesco and Asda, working at a farm in Pershore, Worcestershire.

Tesco, Asda and Matalan have come under fire for already selling Christmas items, as UK shoppers deem September too early in the year to buy festive food and Santa-inspired decorations.

Asda Sainsbury's and Morrisons will drop the price of petrol by 2p per litre. The RAC has called on retailers to reflect a drop in wholesale cost of petrol.

In the latest pump war any driver filling up at an Asda petrol station at pumps across the UK will pay no more than 120.7p per litre on unleaded and 124.7p per litre on diesel.

The slashing of prices at the UK supermarket comes after Saudi Arabia and Russia failed to agree on supply targets, with the rift sending a barrel of Brent Crude down 30 per cent on Monday.

Tesla's factory in Fremont, California, has been closed since March 24 as part of a government clampdown, requiring people to stay indoors to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

The billionaire, 48, made the comment yesterday in a string of tweets that also saw him reveal he was selling all of his possessions and demand that authorities give people back 'their freedom'.

The electric car maker has clocked up a six-month period with an average market capitalisation of $100bn (£81bn), the main requirement for Musk to receive the first payout under a reward scheme.

Daniel James has been identified as Manchester United's standout player this season by the club's former defender Rio Ferdinand.

Manchester United's pursuit of Mario Mandzukic looks to have been handed a major boost with the striker reportedly ready to lower his wage demands to seal a move away from Juventus. 

Jarrell Miller has taken a swipe at Eddie Hearn blasting the promoter for not 'playing by the rules' as well as painting him as a 'scapegoat' following his doping violation.

A comment article in the People's Daily , which parrots the views of the Chinese government, said Mr Morrison is targeting China to score political points with the Australian public.

The Morrison government has called for an inquiry into the origins of coronavirus and accused China of not being 'transparent' about how it dealt with the outbreak.

Geoff Leong, 43, who owns Dumplings' Legend in London's China Town, told how people had been assaulted, children ostracised at school and others spat at while they went about their lives.

A tweet posted by Mark Buttigieg flashed on screen during Q and A on Monday night, where Mr Buttigieg claimed Australia's relationship with the US is biased.

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Daniil Medvedev has been portrayed at the US Open as some kind of pantomime villain, but the 23 year-old Russian is showing plenty of substance.

Belinda Bencic defeated Donna Vekic on Wednesday to reach her first grand slam semi-final at the US Open.

Teenager Bianca Andreescu's remarkable rise continued as she came from a set down to sink Elise Mertens and reach the last four of the US Open.

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Twelve months ago a fast-rising young opponent - not to mention a vigilant umpire - turned the US Open final into something of a nightmare for Serena Williams.

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: The Duchess of Sussex flew across the Atlantic to see her friend pick up a 24th Grand Slam title but instead witnessed the dramatic birth of a new superstar in tennis.

Meghan has been accused of bringing 'bad luck' to New York after the Royal watched Williams' resounding defeat at the Wimbledon final to Simona Halep and the year before at SW19.

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: When you have lost your fourth Grand Slam final in a row it is perhaps a tiny consolation to get an arm around the shoulder from royalty as Serena Williams did.

Nadal won his 19th major title in dramatic fashion after holding off a remarkable comeback from Russian Daniil Medvedev in Sunday's US Open final - he is now one off Roger Federer's record.

Small investors in Sirius Minerals are compiling a dossier to hand to the City watchdog over fears they were misled when they bought shares in the troubled miner.

For everyone managing a pension or investment fund, Shell's decision to slash its dividend by two-thirds and suspend promised share buybacks will be a profound shock.

Scottish Mortgage's co-manager Tom Slater, explains how the trust invests and why he believes 'the world's most exciting, interesting growth companies' have more good times ahead.

Public funding - known as Short Money - given to opposition parties to prepare to become an alternative government is to be slashed by 19 per cent, in line with Whitehall departments.

Amanda Anisimova, 18, lost her first round match against world number 73 Zarina Diyas, but was asked about her late father during a post-game press conference.

The mud-filled rain fell on Melbourne on Wednesday evening after a dust storm was pushed over the city. Commentators claimed it was the first time a dust storm had caused a delay in play.

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: In the city whose climate is famous for showcasing all four seasons in one day you could hardly keep up with the dizzying shifts at the Australian Open.

Australian tennis star John Millman has been accused of using a dodgy 'trick'during his nail-biting five-set defeat to Roger Federer.

American tennis stars Coco Gauff and Sofia Kenin were battling it out in the fourth round of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday when the crowd began to chant at them.

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Court's uncompromising opinions on LGBT matters have made her a polarising figure and McEnroe became the latest high profile figure to attack her.

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: The quarter-final action in the men's and women's singles at the Australian Open continued on Wednesday.

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Jamie Murray agonisingly missed out on the chance to become Britain's most decorated Grand Slam player after a mixed doubles final defeat.

Fans were quick to vent following Human Nature's divisive performance at the Australian Open on Sunday night.

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic is up to Grand Slam title No 17 and in a tearing hurry to stake his claim for being considered the best player ever.

Novak Djokovic is facing the prospect of a hefty fine for twice tapping Damien Dumusois on the foot while remonstrating with the French official during his Australian Open win.

The 24-time tennis grand slam winner from WA is bitterly disappointed over her treatment at the Australian Open, where she was not allowed to give a speech at a presentation in her honour.

The Italian left Juventus at the end of last season and has been out of work since, despite being linked with a host of teams across Europe.

The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Oliver Dowden has been slammed for failing to intervene in the proposed takeover of Newcastle United by a Saudi-led consortium.

Piers Morgan hit out at Prince Harry's comments in leaked telephone recordings that emerged last night from Russian hoaxers who contacted the Duke of Sussex at his luxury Canada hideaway.

Canada's Vasek Pospisil has hit back at Nick Kyrgios for opposing the proposal to merge the men's ATP and women's WTA tennis tours, saying the Australian did not have enough information.

Astounding footage shows three skateboarders in Toronto, Canada, riding on an empty expressway performing flips and tricks during the coronavirus lockdown. Police slapped them with a $110 fine.

Price slammed the women's game last week, saying he 'wouldn't cross the road to watch it' and that it was far inferior to the men's equivalent.

Fifi Box, Brendan Fevola and Byron Cooke roasted former AFL player Warwick Capper for his payment demands to appear on their morning radio show on Thursday. 

On Tuesday's episode of Married At First Sight, Elizabeth Sobinoff's mother Gillian grilled Seb Guilhaus over his finances. 

Geelong Cats vice-captain Mark Blicavs hosted a party just hours after the AFL season was put on hold on Sunday.

Former AFL player Brendan Fevola and Love Island Australia's Dom Thomas have sparked controversy by promoting an online poker machine game this week.