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Coronavirus: Robots Use Light Beams To Zap Hospital Viruses

Demand has surged for robots equipped with powerful ultraviolet lights that can kill viruses. Read more

Education Tech Supplier RM Smacked By UK Schools Closure

How do you model for 'closed' indefinitely? As the UK's parents prepare to take kids to school for the last time tomorr... Read more

Next Boss: 'People Do Not Buy A New Outfit To Stay At Home'

Next says both online and store sales will suffer "significant losses" as a result of coronavirus. Read more

Coronavirus: Energy Bill Help For Vulnerable Amid Outbreak

Prepayment meter customers may get credit through the post or funds automatically added to their meter. Read more

Coronavirus: 'There Isn't Time. Firms Are Closing Now'

Firms are confused about how to access the government support promised to combat the impact of coronavirus. Read more

Europe Sets Up Emergency Lifeline Worth Billions

European Central Bank head Christine Lagarde: "There are no limits to our commitment to the euro". Read more

Airlines Warn They May Not Survive Without Bailout

Major European airlines have warned that they face collapse unless governments come to their rescue. Read more

Thomas Cook: Taxpayers Face £156m Bill For Company's Collapse

The company's collapse last year left 9,000 staff out of work and 150,000 holidaymakers stranded. Read more

Coronavirus: Vodafone And TalkTalk Report Surge In Internet Use

An EU commissioner has suggested that TV streaming services should provide content in lower resolution. Read more

CEO Secrets: 'Don't Be Afraid To Ask Rivals For Help'

Don't be afraid to ask your rivals, you'll be amazed at how helpful they can be, says Ellie Webb. Read more

Singapore Has Moved All Its Hawkers Indoors, And Other Big Asian Cities Are Following Suit

Singapore has moved all its street food vendors indoors. Could that be a model for other cities? Read more

Facebook Content Moderators Paid To Work From Home

The company will also increase the use of AI to moderate and remove inappropriate content. Read more

Coronavirus: New York Stock Exchange Closes Trading Floor

Trading is to become fully electronic from 23 March after two people tested positive for the coronavirus. Read more

Coronavirus: Pound Plunges To Its Lowest Level In Over 30 Years

The pound falls to its lowest level against the dollar since 1985, trading at $1.15. Read more

Coronavirus: BMW, Honda And Toyota Suspend UK Car Production

BMW, Honda and Toyota join Vauxhall and Nissan in shutting plants as coronavirus spreads. Read more