Baltic Dry index shows two-thirds drop in vessel leasing rates since start of December

Warnings of disruptions heighten focus on China’s outsized role in global sourcing

China’s exports show signs of recovery but demand falters in US and Europe

UK government support needed to ensure supply of food and medicines

Appointment comes as tension rises over government decision to restrict 5G rollout

Subsidies and freebies to retain cash-strapped users add to sector’s financial burden

Spate of arson attacks on telecoms masts fuelled by disinformation over pandemic’s origins

Chief of French state-backed company said decision was made with ‘heavy heart’

Chinese telecoms group reports 1.4% rise in first-quarter sales to $25.7bn

UK telecoms group warns shareholders over lower payouts in future as it focuses on broadband network upgrade

Municipal authorities encourage cycling amid fears networks cannot cope with social distancing

Lockdown videos give us a new way to judge character

From greenhouses to screenhouses, these properties will make your green fingers twitch

Look behind the doors of a medieval Swiss castle that’s piquing much curiosity

Vintage is best — chipped, stained and covered with lichen and moss

This cornucopia of vegetation in ceramic and bronze is the apotheosis of the style

Running downstairs is b-o-r-i-n-g when you can slide or use a fireman’s pole instead

This season’s hottest trend takes in all things Japanese - from Macaque to Japandi

Style options distilled from a confluence of African, Arab and Mediterranean cultures

There’s more to the Swedish interiors giant than Billy bookcases

New album channels protest music and social comment through Delta blues mythology and psych-rock

Brian Christinzio’s vocals have the singsong flow of Brian Wilson

An alt-rock concept album whose concept is never clearly defined

The American singer’s album is sexually frank, with harmonies reminiscent of Mariah Carey

The ENO is adapting a gimmick to attract new audiences now the pandemic has hit

With summer events cancelled, the focus is on how to recoup funding and audiences

Artists such as Travis Scott and Charli XCX are appearing in digital form, watched by audiences of avatars

Paramore frontwoman broadens her sonic palette with solo debut

The singer’s sandblasted baritone relates his dark autobiography with irresistible swagger

Jazz, folk and classical influences merge as the pianist revisits traditional music collected by the Hungarian composer

Analysis shows Bame groups exposed to greater socio-economic and work risks

Leaked Whitehall plan reveals concerns 3 years ago over extra support for sector

Downing Street says any changes will be ‘very limited’ to avoid second peak of infections

Less pollution and fine weather create ideal conditions for studying constellations

First time in five years that rail groups have not paid into state coffers

The ripples from slowing Chinese production are felt down the supply chain

UK transport company has come under pressure from US activist to sell school bus and transit divisions

Move comes after Moody’s predicts £400m blow to transport network’s income

Transport secretary weighs support for airlines and rail operators as passenger numbers drop

London Underground and other locally run services were excluded from previous coronavirus aid packages

Transport group also expects its Greyhound bus service to receive US financial support

Support for five networks around England follows coronavirus rescue packages for bus and train sectors

Bakery chain’s proposed trial of 20 shops thwarted by social media response

Tourism in east Africa’s renowned wildlife reserves has collapsed amid the global shutdown

Safety and commercial concerns remain but football, rugby and cricket begin talks to resume play in pandemic

The recruitment process in the industry is slowly starting to turn more professional

Airline’s shareholders support plan to gain state-backed loan guarantees in move to avoid bankruptcy

Yet another economic acronym to impress your friends with.

Taipei says foreign visitors will be allowed to enter once a vaccine is discovered

Optimism of large chains belies scepticism that film goers will flock back