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Covid-19: UK to guarantee wages for up to 3 months
The British government unveiled an income guarantee for workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic covering up to 80% of salaries in a socialist gamble unthinkable a week ago.
Covid-19: UK orders pubs, restaurants, cinemas, gyms to shut from tonight
The UK government ordered all cafes, bars, pubs and restaurants to close from Friday night to stop people congregating and increasing the risks of spreading the coronavirus.
London pubs, restaurants, cinemas to be forced to close - Telegraph
London pubs, restaurants and cinemas will be told to close on Friday, according to the Telegraph.
Social distancing could be needed for most of 2020
Social distancing would need to be maintained during at least half of the year to stop intensive care units and the NHS from being overwhelmed by coronavirus cases, said government advisers.
Carnival issues profits warning as Covid-19 hits cruises
Carnival Corporation issued a profits warning and scrapped guidance on Friday as the coronavirus pandemic pushed the world's biggest cruise operator to a heavy first quarter loss.
Covid-19: Travis Perkins suspends divi, puts Wickes demerger on hold
Building materials group Travis Perkins suspended its full year dividend, postponed the planned demerger of its Wickes DIY unit and scrapped future guidance as it braced for the impact of the coronavirus.
Wetherspoons cancels divi, warns on profit as Covid-19 slams sales
Wetherspoons cancelled its interim dividend and warned on full year profits as the coronavirus and government advice to stay away from pubs and restaurants hit current sales.