Research paper published in journal Nature identifies number of alternative treatments

US-led trial shows positive results in hastening recovery time for coronavirus patients

Investors have bet on Gilead’s remdesivir as solution to coronavirus crisis

Pharma and its critics agree government has a big role to play in ensuring fair access to Covid-19 remedies

The wide variety of Covid-19 symptoms seen by doctors is confounding the scientific community

California utility discloses $5bn pre-tax charge tied to claims

Energy, water and other utility groups keep services going despite lockdowns and cuts

Loan scheme worth up to £100m a month would allow suppliers to assist struggling customers

Retail services group’s new Shop app needs a price gimmick to lure buyers in

The website this week notched up 240m unique visitors

Two experts debate the long-term impact on inflation of the Covid-19 rescue packages

Rial to be changed to the toman after five decades of inflation

Business cannot expect emergency cash without sensible conditions

Programmes should be flexible and help workers move to in-demand sectors

The government needs to address concerns over the return to normal life

Aircraft parts manufacturers pull plug in first big deal to collapse due to coronavirus pandemic

Platforms report soaring activity after coronavirus outbreak spooks investors

UK interdealer broker forecasts low single-digit revenue growth for the year

John Malone shows his adroitness in deal between Liberty Global and Telefónica

iPhone maker says it will make county-by-county assessments as states start to ease lockdowns

Watchmakers press on with new releases, despite the coronavirus

Energy companies facing climate protests need to limit the wasteful use of their products

The story of Robert Iger’s career as a leader is a thoughtful tale of surviving disruption

Bernard Arnault’s company is the modern incarnation of La Samaritaine and Neiman Marcus

From high-tech to hygge, our homes changed at top speed in the 2010s — what will the 2020s bring?

Phones, TV and games constantly vie for our attention — but how much do they add to our lives?

Remdesivir news moves markets more than economic data or Fed action

Destocking is at an end and global consumption is expected to rise this year

ISAL facility remains unprofitable as aluminium producers face weaker demand and prices

Airline’s operations at London’s second biggest airport face brunt of 12,000 job cuts

Oil price collapse triggered by coronavirus pandemic almost halves Anglo-Dutch group’s earnings

Supermajors’ status as reliable income stocks questioned as earnings plunge

It is always easy for central banks to find reasons not to act

Tie-up aims to allow people with mobile wallets to pay for international online services

State-backed carrier starts cancelling flights as vital government funding is delayed

Suspected suicide comes as Angolan billionaire indicted for money laundering

Endiama chief wants ‘radical change’ in overhaul of country’s scandal-hit gem industry

Restrictions have hampered miner’s ability to move money out of the country

Central African Republic has just three ventilators for its 5m people

Virus’s swift and unforgiving economic effect may silence activists

Private equity group acquires 10% stake in Australia’s Crown Resorts

Emergency move to prevent people being thrown out because of virus

Lobby groups led by UK Finance warn there is likelihood of ‘severe’ impact to borrowers

Dig downs and loft extensions may increase the value of a home, but it’s hard to borrow against this

Sharma signals tapering of scheme as Johnson prepares to announce road map out of lockdown

Cancelling payouts should not become a loyalty test

Almost half of British companies have scrapped payouts in response to coronavirus

Move by UK group will put pressure on other insurers to follow suit 

As corporate insolvencies soar and firms try to hang on to their cash as long as possible, expect to hear a lot more about trade credit insurance.

Government must prioritise getting the young back to work