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UK consumer sentiment improves despite lockdown
UK consumer confidence improved in April despite the Covid-19 lockdown that has shut much of the UK economy, a survey showed.
Historic rout in WTI futures amid fire sale ahead of expiry
US crude oil futures crashed at the start of the week with the price of West Texas Intermediate falling below zero for the first time ever.
Week ahead: EU leaders' summit, claimant count in focus
Europe's government debt markets will be in the spotlight over the coming week amid the recent rise in euro area periphery debt yields.
British homes to face £43bn drop in disposable income over the spring
UK households will have around £43bn less cash to spend on essentials between April and June as the coronavirus crisis hits the national economy and sends the country into recession.
Research into Covid-19 antibody therapy gaining ground - report
Antibody therapy for Covid-19 may be available by the autumn, according to a report on biotechnology firms carrying out research.
Workers with no university degree worst off in Covid-19 crisis
Workers without a university degree will be the worst affected by the economic crisis triggered by the Covid-19 virus that has already led to hundreds of thousands of layoffs, reduced hours and furloughs.
Aston Martin boss focuses on SUV, factory reopening
Aston Martin shares soared on Monday as the luxury carmaker completed a cash raising and new boss Lawrence Stroll issued a bullish message on getting its new sports utility into production.