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Coronavirus: Ferries need financial help to survive pandemic, says trade association
Services providing supplies of food, medical equipment and other imported goods could be at risk.

BA cabin crew virus fears after long-haul flights
Pilots and cabin crew say the airline was slow to take action to protect them from the coronavirus.

Small businesses worry coronavirus loans ‘too risky’
Owners of small businesses tell the BBC they still have concerns about the government’s loan scheme.

Coronavirus: 'I don't want a flight voucher, where's my refund?'
The airlines' trade body wants to give vouchers for cancelled flights but passengers are unhappy.

Coronavirus: New Look delays supplier payments 'indefinitely'
The clothing retailer cancels new orders and tells firms they can pick up their stock.

Coronavirus: UK among economies risking record slump
Record falls in manufacturing and services activity point to recession, says a closely watched survey.

My Money: 'People have started leaving their houses again'
As part of a BBC blog series, Jen Smith talks us through one week as pandemic restrictions ease in Shenzhen.

Coronavirus halts a decade of US jobs growth
American employers shed 701,000 jobs in March amid expectations there is worse to come.