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Tax Boss Questions Value Of Rishi Sunak's Job Bonus And Meal Discount Plans

Chancellor Rishi Sunak rejected fears job retention bonus and meal discount are not value for taxpayers. Read more

MariaDB Inhales $25m. 'People Tried To Get Away With Simpler' But Now There's A 'relational Renaissance,' Says Open-source Biz Chief

Oracle nemesis will be focusing on SkySQL cloud product MySQL cousin MariaDB has grabbed $25m in funding in what repres... Read more

'UK Faces Mobile Blackouts If Huawei 5G Ban Imposed By 2023'

BT and Vodafone warn that users will face days without a mobile signal if a 2023 ban is imposed. Read more

Will I Now Pay Less Stamp Duty? And Other Questions

Questions about support bubbles, and other coronavirus topics. Read more

Coronavirus: Taxes Will Rise To Pay For Virus, IFS Think Tank Warns

The chancellor's huge economic support schemes will have to be paid for via higher taxes, the IFS says. Read more

Coronavirus: Asymptomatic Testing For Taxi Drivers And Cleaners In England

A pilot in England will test people without symptoms working in 'high-contact' jobs. Read more

Is Rum About To Become The New Gin?

As a small but growing number of new rum distilleries open, is the spirit set to see a sales boom? Read more

Coronavirus: How Much Will It Cost The UK?

The pandemic will cost the government hundreds of billions of pounds. Where will it all come from? Read more

Indonesia Slaps 10 Percent Tax On Three Googles

But only on one AWS, one Spotify and one Netflix - and zero Microsofts Indonesia has made good on its promise to introd... Read more

Coronavirus: United Airlines To Furlough Up To 36,000 Staff

The airline has warned almost half of its frontline US workforce that their jobs are at risk. Read more

Loot Boxes: I Blew My University Savings Gaming On Fifa

How one teenager spent nearly £3,000 on his "addiction" to video game loot boxes. Read more

Aviation And Gyms 'ignored' By Government

Firms hit back after more UK economy coronavirus support measures announced. Read more

Burger King Boss Warns Of UK Job Cuts

The UK boss of the fast food giant said the chain could cut between 5% and 10% of its staff. Read more

Coronavirus: Chancellor Rishi Sunak Unveils £30bn Plan To Save Jobs

Chancellor Rishi Sunak cuts VAT on hospitality and offers firms a bonus to keep furloughed staff, in a bid to stop mass ... Read more

Ryanair Cabin Crew Agree To Temporary Pay Cut To Keep Jobs

Crew will accept a temporary pay cut over four years as airlines struggle with coronavirus effects. Read more