THE British economy is set to plummet into its worst recession for 300 years because of the coronavirus crisis, the Bank of England warned yesterday.

VIRGIN Media and O2 are to merge to create a £31billion media and telecoms giant, their parent firms have announced. Liberty Global and Telefonica - the owners of Virgin Media and O2 respectively - had confirmed on Monday that they were in discussions over a possible combination.

BRITAIN'S summer holiday destinations will face some of the biggest economic hits of the coronavirus pandemic with fears of massive job losses in coastal communities, a study has claimed.

APRIL saw 20.5 million job losses in the United States, the biggest rise in the jobless rate since the Great Depression.

Tottenham have been tipped to sign Ryan Fraser when his contract with Bournemouth ends.

All the latest rumours and gossip coming out of Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Rafael Nadal expressed his worry this week that there may not be any more tennis in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are both waiting for the signal to resume action.

Todd Martin coached Novak Djokovic in his formative years on the ATP Tour and knows what makes him special.

Rafael Nadal revealed this week he was doubtful there will be further tennis in 2020.

Tottenham have been compared to Stoke sides of the past after their loss to Chelsea.

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is planning for the future this summer as the Blues add two more highly rated youngsters to their list of transfer targets.

ELVIS PRESLEY's Sunday Meatloaf can be made at home and now Graceland chef's has shown fans how from the mansion's kitchen in a new video.

JOHN LENNON revealed his least favourite Beatles song was one he "knocked off" from Elvis Presley.

Lionel Messi boasts the most viewed goal on YouTube, according to a new study that has analysed the most iconic strikes on the internet.

Former Everton and Southampton manager Ronald Koeman fell ill on Sunday.

Liverpool tried to sign Tanguy Ndombele last summer from Lyon and now French reports claim they will return for the Tottenham midfielder.

Liverpool are looking to make Sadio Mane an offer that would tarnish Real Madrid's hopes of signing him.

Jurgen Klopp never got to manage Steven Gerrard at Liverpool but the pair still have a strong relationship given their connections to the club.

Arsene Wenger has praised Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp after a stellar season in the Premier League.

Timo Werner looks set to leave RB Leipzig at the end of the season and he already has his heart set on Liverpool.

Coca-Cola European Partners is issuing precautionary advice for opening Coca-Cola Original Taste 1.5 litre PET bottles because the bottles may have damaged neck rings which means that the bottle mi

General Mills recalls Green Giant Original Sweetcorn because some seams may be faulty due to a packaging fault, which could make this product unsafe to eat.

Premier League football could return by mid-June, if all goes according to plan.

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to sign Aston Villa star Jack Grealish in this summer's transfer window.

LOCKDOWN measures could turn the UK into "postcode lottery" as police forces admit they will not pursue low level speeding offences amid the restrictions.

MOTORISTS could be putting themselves at risk of being hit by lorries and heavy goods vehicles at roundabouts in what could become a serious car crash.

CAR TAX changes and grants for those purchasing brand new fully electric vehicles means there's "never been a better time" to switch, according to an EV expert.

SONOS ARC is the latest soundbar from smart speaker brand Sonos. The new device gets a fresh look and a massive audio upgrade ...and it's not the only new addition to the range. Here is everything that's new.

MICROSOFT has conceded that its next upgrade to Windows 10 includes a bug that will not be fixed before the software is rolled out to one billion users worldwide. Here's everything you need to know.

IF YOU'VE ever wondered why your BT broadband isn't always performing to its best the firm may have some answers. Simple things can make a huge difference to your speeds and here's all you need to know about your Wi-Fi connection.

SAMSUNG has refreshed its Galaxy Buds with a new Plus model offering something that Apple AirPods simply can't match. Here's our full Galaxy Buds+ review.

SAMSUNG has just revealed full pricing for its new 4K and 8K TVs and there's a very big incentive if you buy one this month.

GOOGLE CHROME is the undisputed champion of the internet browser marketplace, but one of its big rivals has received a major update that may tempt you over.

BROADBAND companies might not have handled the huge increase in users at home as well as many hoped. Whether you're using Virgin Media, BT broadband, Sky, TalkTalk or others, it seems vast numbers of people have experienced web problems, new research shows.

Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa has claimed that he's hopeful that both Kiko Casilla and Kalvin Phillips will be fit to play against Middlesbrough on Wednesday night. Casilla had taken a kick in the hand against Reading, while Phillips limped off in the 37th minute during the Championship clash.

Leeds face Middlesbrough in the Championship on Wednesday evening, with Marcelo Bielsa hoping to continue the Whites' good form after back-to-back wins. Express Sport brings you the latest team news and injury updates, with concerns over the inclusion of Kalvin Phillips and Kiko Casilla in the manager's starting XI.

Middlesbrough host Leeds in the Championship tonight and Express Sport is on hand with all the live stream and TV information.

Chelsea have the advantage over Arsenal in their pursuit of Middlesbrough youngster Calum Kavanagh.

IT IS impossible to watch footage of the VE Day celebrations in 1945 and not be swept up by the sheer joy of it all - people clambering up lampposts, doing the Lambeth Walk and jumping in the fountains in Trafalgar Square.

PLEASE NOTE: This event has been cancelled due to the rapid spread of coronavirus.

IF YOU get an email or a letter offering a tempting money-off voucher for purchases during quarantine that claims to be from one of the well-known supermarket brands, bin or delete it immediately.

LEGIONS of gardeners, wondering what has happened to the goods they have bought from online retailer Primrose, are set to receive refunds "within days", the company has confirmed.

CLIMATE change is accelerating and set to increase still further, a report by the World Meteorological Organization warned.

WET markets in Asia are still trading despite the devastating spread of coronavirus around the world.

A SWAN was shot in the head four times while trying to protect her nest in a shocking case of animal cruelty at a park in Merseyside.

ALARMING levels of plastic have been found on the Mediterranean seabed, scientists revealed yesterday.

WHITE-TAILED eagles have been spotted in England for the first time in 240 years.

THOUSANDS of people stuck at home during lockdown are using their exercise slot to visit parks and feed ducks. Express.co.uk has compiled a list of six things you and your family should avoid feeding ducks at all costs.

SPIDERS can invade your home during the summer as they escape the heat from outside. But when do they come indoors and how can you protect your home against spiders?