Jobless in the pandemic: 'It's hard to stay positive'

The government's furlough scheme has stopped unemployment surging, but that may be changing.

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Retail sales rise despite fewer High Street visits

Sales grew again in July, but some retailers are 'hanging by a thread', the industry body says.

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Unemployment and coronavirus: Older workers feel 'forgotten'

Julie Morris explains what it is like to be job hunting in your late fifties during coronavirus.

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'People told me my plans for a skincare firm were crazy'

When Tata Harper was setting up her US cosmetics brand, she was told it would never work.

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Eat out to help out: More than 10.5 million meals claimed in first week

The Treasury has set aside £500m to cover the cost of the scheme for restaurants, bars and cafes.

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McDonald's sues ex-boss Easterbrook over sexual relationships

The fast food giant is suing ex-boss Steve Easterbrook, claiming he lied about relationships with staff.

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Toshiba shuts the lid on laptops after 35 years

Toshiba has sold its remaining shares in its former personal computing division.

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