Coronavirus: Car sales in China fall 92% in February
Car dealerships remain closed and buyers stay away as the coronavirus outbreak takes its toll on sales. …
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Coronavirus outbreak to cost airlines almost $30bn
Airline industry body IATA predicts global air travel demand will fall for the first time since 2009. …
JP Morgan economists warn of ‘catastrophic’ climate change
Researchers say delaying climate change action risks «potentially catastrophic outcomes». …
Turning billions of £20 notes into compost
Around two billion paper £20 notes will be replaced with polymer notes in the next few months. …
Inside Disney’s rush to deliver Baby Yoda toys
The new Star Wars character could help lift the toy industry – if the products ever arrive. …
Data breach hits agency overseeing White House communications
The personal data of about 200,000 people is exposed in a cyber-attack. …
Cadbury egg hunt: Health campaigners celebrate end of National Trust deal
Health campaigners welcome the move as the trust says chocolate will be «less of a focus» from 2021. …
Barclays scraps ‘Big Brother’ staff tracking system
The bank’s software to monitor the amount of time staff spent at their desks was condemned as «creepy». …
Victoria’s Secret stake sale values firm at $1.1bn
The lingerie firm has previously been criticised for not being inclusive of all body types. …
Retail sales bounce back in January after weak end to 2019
Post-Christmas sales helped retailers see their best growth since March, official figures show. …