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Tesco limits purchases as Covid-19 concerns mount
Tesco has joined Morrisons in restricting purchases of toilet roll and other staples as shoppers show signs of bulk buying after the government introduced new limits to stem a surge in Covid-19 infections.
Ryanair's O'Leary warns of large job losses due to 'shambolic' UK Covid policy
Britain’s aviation and tourism industries faced massive job losses unless the government provided more support and eased travel restrictions, Ryanair chief Michael O'Leary said on Thursday.
Covid-19 impact could limit cash access - FCA boss
The City regulator has warned many people could struggle to get access to cash after Covid-19 intensified pressures on banks' branches and ATM networks.
UK advisers call for action to stem Covid-19
The UK is on track for more than 200 Covid-19 deaths a day by mid-November unless urgent action is taken to stem the spread of the disease, the government's scientific advisers said.
Plane shortage threatens Covid-19 vaccine delivery, IATA warns
There may not be enough planes to deliver Covid-19 vaccines around the world in the "mission of the century" unless governments respond urgently, the industry has warned.
Gatwick airport risks becoming 'ghost town', union says
More than 6,000 jobs have been lost at Gatwick airport during the Covid-19 crisis leaving the airport and nearby communities in danger of becoming a ghost town, the UK's biggest aviation union said.