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Butlin's: 1,000 jobs at risk when furlough ends

The holiday camp firm expects workers to take paid or unpaid leave once the government scheme ends.

TikTok: Trump says Oracle deal for video app 'has my blessing'

The president says the bid by Oracle and Walmart would protect the data of TikTok users in the US.

'I still spend so much time on the kids - that needs to change'

Sarah Dahia from Australia takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic.

British Airways accused of snubbing refund request

A passenger is told she had accepted vouchers but BA's website did not list them as an option.

‘Another lockdown would be disastrous for our business’

Restaurants and pubs are concerned new coronavirus restrictions could spell the end of their businesses.

TikTok and WeChat: US to ban app downloads in 48 hours

The ban on downloading the apps in the US takes effect on Sunday unless President Trump intervenes.

120,000-year-old human footprints found in Saudi Arabia

Sets of 120,000-year-old footprints belonging to humans have been discovered in Saudi Arabia.

Liam Fox still in running for WTO chief as race narrows

The ex-international trade secretary is in the final five for World Trade Organization job.

Jo Malone denounces her former brand's John Boyega decision

The British perfumer says removing actor John Boyega from his own advert was "utterly despicable".

Admiral boss gives staff £10m as retirement farewell

"Saying thank you to all Admiral staff in this way is the right thing to do," says David Stevens.

UK DIY sales soar but clothing stores fall behind

The amount of retail sales continued to climb in August, but some sectors are still struggling.

Football team lose 37-0 after socially distancing from opponents

An amateur German football team lost a match 37-0 after they socially distanced from their opponents due to concerns about the coronavirus.

Thomas Cook's Chinese owner sees sunny horizons

Fosun has plans for concept stores, new resorts and a lifestyle platform for the travel brands it owns.

No new 2p or £2 coins to be made for 10 years

Coin mountains in storage mean The Royal Mint has no plans to produce any more for a decade.

Rail nationalisations may be coming down the track

Control of certain struggling franchises could be handed back to the government, sources say.