Survival of coastal city’s vibrant arts scene will depend on community ‘being on the front foot’

Airlines and airports say 14-day isolation period would be a ‘death blow’ to industry

Scale of unemployment underscores urgency of additional emergency relief funds

Economists look back to the Great Depression for clues on the scale of the economic crisis

‘There are no warranties when you take on an insolvent company’

From hedge fund manager to making children’s festive dreams come true

We grew too fast, but came back stronger

Chief executive Thomas Buberl says different guidance between countries ‘difficult to accept’

UK insurers bow to regulatory pressure but L&G has said it would push ahead with payout

Cancelling payouts should not become a loyalty test

Industry expects a sharp decline in claims as drivers stay at home during coronavirus pandemic

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

FCA warns failure to act could count against provider’s regulatory record

Sector faces existential moment as Trump wades into debate over Covid-19 claims

Coronavirus means many businesses face an uncertain future but the region’s fundamentals will aid recovery

The Australian company was borne out of an online travel business that had a problem to solve

Businesses shift their focus from scale to survival as a coronavirus-led downturn takes hold — but the region’s underlying growth prospects bode well for the recovery

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

Company to refund fraction of policy premiums to reflect reduction in driving  

Hiscox expects $150m of claims while Beazley expects to pay out $170m

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.

Pandemic could dwarf other disasters such as Hurricane Katrina, John Neal says

Insurers have been urged by regulators to reconsider shareholder payments during lockdown

Euler Hermes has written to some brokers, saying it will offer less support in the UK if the government does not agree to backstop trade credit insurers. 

Decision comes amid row between companies and insurers on what is covered under policies

If the courts rule against the UK-listed insurer, there will be a fresh flood of claims

Dissatisfaction grows as watchdog calls on courts to act quickly on Covid-19 disputes

Tesla’s decision to buy liability cover from Elon Musk instead of a traditional insurer comes after premiums shot up

Central banks repeatedly set the stage for the next boom and bust cycle, fuelled by growing debt

Hilary Mantel’s lessons for a pandemic

We need more and better surveys from across the globe to help us take the right course

Government must prioritise getting the young back to work

Sensible and targeted state intervention can help capitalism to thrive post-crisis

You can enjoy flowers online that are past their best in the real world

Look for something elegant and distinctive but not overbearing

Black journalist forced America to confront the evils of lynching

As global lockdowns boost streaming subscriptions, filming freezes spell trouble ahead

Cutting tuition fees is no longer realistic, but there are other ways to better support vital courses

Reducing pensioners to ‘old dears’ ignores their wisdom and physical vitality

Our columnists’ thoughts on corporate and global debt, and economists’ Covid-19 approach

What is it that makes an online performance really sing?

Pandemic may spur greater use of robotics in food industry to cater for virus-wary customers

Crises have inspired classics of literature — so is the great Covid-19 novel already under way?

Great value can be unearthed in some of the cheapest wines from impeccable producers

DIY investors and those in pensions drawdown scramble to adapt as stock markets plunge 

Former pensions minister says the crisis means greater flexibility is needed 

Some families of medics who die in service will receive higher payouts than others under current rules

£3.5bn worth of dividend payments cancelled this week 

Those in pensions drawdown are at risk of  pound cost ravaging