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Stock markets around the world are in freefall as coronavirus threatens to tip the global economy into recession. The FTSE100 index fell another 4 per cent yesterday, taking losses in the past three weeks to more than 30 per cent. A total of £729billion has been wiped off the value of British shares in that … Read more
UK firms must brace for virus hammer blow as tactics used during 2008 crash may not work, experts warn Many now fear the virus outbreak could deter investment and damage trading Ministers have fewer options to fight back against a hit to consumer spending The IFS urged the Chancellor to consider deferment of tax payments … Read more
Flood-hit communities are braced for further heavy rain today as river levels continue to threaten to breach barriers. Hundreds of properties have been flooded and at-risk areas evacuated across England and Wales after the downpours brought to the UK by Storm Dennis. The Met Office said rain would start to build up in the west … Read more
Flood-hit communities are braced for further heavy rain today as river levels continue to threaten to breach barriers. Hundreds of properties have been flooded and at-risk areas evacuated across England and Wales after the downpours brought to the UK by Storm Dennis. The Met Office said rain would start to build up in the west … Read more
Global reinsurance giants brace themselves for cost of Australian wildfire destruction Lloyd’s of London said it is too early to put a number on the impact of the blazes The blazes have burned through an area almost three times the size of Wales Local news sources have reported that insurance claims could top £320million … Read more