France unveils 18 bln euro boost for tourism sector
With 95% of its hotels shut, France has unveiled an 18 billion euro boost for its tourism sector, including continued support for furloughed workers. Julian Satterthwaite reports......»»
No middle-seat ban: EU sets out air travel rules
The EU has set out its proposals for future air travel. Passengers will need masks, but Brussels says there's no need to ban the use of middle seats. Julian Satterthwaite reports......»»
UK economy shrinks at record pace
The UK economy shrank by a record 5.8% in March as the full force of the virus crisis hit. Julian Satterthwaite reports......»»
UK extends job retention scheme for four months
The UK has extended its flagship job retention scheme by four months, but warned employers they will soon have to share the cost. Julian Satterthwaite reports......»»
Future flying: wear a mask, ask permission to pee
Board a Ryanair plane in the near future and you could be required to wear a mask and ask permission to use the toilet. Julian Satterthwaite reports......»»
As lockdown eases, Parisians go shopping again
Parisians hit the shops on Monday as lockdowns ease, bringing relief and hope for the country's desperate shopkeepers. Julian Satterthwaite reports......»»
Midnight haircuts: France wastes no time getting back to work
Lockdown restrictions ease in France from Monday, with some buisinesses, factories and schools allowed to reopen. Some hairdressers didn't waste any time, opening seconds after midnight. Julian Satterthwaite reports......»»
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American Billionaire Hedge-Fund Manager Julian Robertson Took $800,000 in COVID-19 Aid from New Zealand’s Government to Pay the Staff a.....»»
American billionaire hedge-fund manager Julian Robertson took $800,000 in COVID-19 aid from New Zealand"s government to pay the staff at his luxury resorts
David Cannon/Getty Images Hedge-fund billionaire Julian Robertson received a total of $1.2 million NZ ($800,000 USD) from the New Zealand government to pay employees at his luxury.....»»
Top brewer AB InBev sees worse ahead, but hope in China
The world's biggest brewer, AB InBev, says it sees signs of a rebound in China, but warns the next quarter will still be worse overall. Julian Satterthwaite reports......»»
Top brewer AB InBev sees worse ahead, but hope in China
The world's biggest brewer, AB InBev, says it sees signs of a rebound in China, but warns the next quarter will still be worse overall. Julian Satterthwaite reports......»»
Bank of England predicts worst slump in 300 years
The Bank of England says the UK faces its worst slump in 300 years, but on Thursday held off from any moves on rates or bond buying. Julian Satterthwaite reports......»»
Booze bonanza for shops masks drinking downturn
Store sales of alcohol have boomed during lockdowns, but with bars and restaurants shut the drinks industry isn't celebrating. Julian Satterthwaite reports......»»
German court puts euro zone stimulus plan in peril
The ECB's bond-buying programme could be in doubt after Germany's top court gave the central bank three months to prove the spending is justified. Julian Satterthwaite reports......»»
Tesla stock rise may qualify Musk for $700mln payday
Tesla founder Elon Musk could be set for a $700 million payday after the carmaker's stock price hit a target level. Julian Satterthwaite reports......»»
France to Amazon: No you can"t have state support
France has told Amazon it can't tap state partial unemployment schemes, even after the e-commerce giant was forced to close its six warehouses in the country. Julian Satterthwaite reports......»»
Norwegian Air dodges collapse as creditors OK rescue
Norwegian Air has avoided collapse after shareholders approved a rescue plan. Meanwhile EU authorities have approved state aid for Air France. Julian Satterthwaite reports......»»
RBS profit slashed by virus provisions
RBS profit halves as the bank braces for surge in bad loans. Julian Satterthwaite reports......»»
Access to mental healthcare is about to get harder, at a time when even more people need help
Julian Carvajal/Flickr The US has long faced a shortage of mental healthcare, particularly for people with serious illnesses such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. The need for mental healthcare is increasing as.....»»
Not so bullish: Ryanair changes tune on virus crisis
Ryanair says it will cut 3,000 jobs, having concluded that demand won't bounce back as fast as it once thought. Julian Satterthwaite reports......»»