Coronavirus fears wipe £200bn off UK firms’ value
London’s FTSE 100 share index suffers one of its biggest falls since 2008 as the virus spreads.
London’s FTSE 100 share index suffers one of its biggest falls since 2008 as the virus spreads.
Changes in the FTSE 100 and other indexes are not just for City types, they can affect our lives.
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Hong Kong and Japan have shut schools as the coronavirus spread worsens leaving parents stuck at home.
US shares slide as fears over the impact of the coronavirus continue to grip investors.
The government is being urged to do more to tackle problem gambling by beefing up oversight of the industry.
Environmentalists could try to block new road plans if they fail to take climate targets into account.
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The US index shed nearly 1,200 points, one of the sharpest drops in history.
The work was originally due to cost £25m, but the BBC understands it has risen to £500m.
The power company says the closure of its coal units will cost 230 jobs at the North Yorkshire site.
The owner of the disinfectant brand says sales have risen, with demand outstripping supply in China.
Campaigners say plans for a third runway should be cancelled, but the airport says it will appeal.
Mr Green failed to check customers had legitimate sources of money, the Gambling Commission says.
As consumers stay at home over coronavirus fears, carmakers are making it easier to buy online.
Microsoft is the latest tech firm to warn of disruption as suppliers are hit by coronavirus shutdown.
Formal negotiations with EU – which has already published its strategy – are due to start on Monday.
The iPhone maker lags behind competitors in the world’s second largest mobile phone market.
The iPhone maker lags behind competitors in the world’s second largest mobile phone market.
Two single mothers win out-of-court settlements against letting agents refusing benefit claimants.
Manufacturers have seen a spike in inquiries as the coronavirus disrupts supply lines from China.
Staff claim they often miss out on overtime amid allegations of poor cleaning practices at some branches.
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A report says services such as Klarna are booming among online shoppers despite concerns for young consumers.