BA boss tells staff jobs will go because of coronavirus
Craig TaylorAirline’s boss Alex Cruz tells staff planes will be grounded and jobs will go in response to pandemic BBC News – Business
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Coronavirus: Asian stocks fall as US imposes EU travel ban
The announcement by Donald Trump comes after the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a pandemic. BBC News – Business
Coronavirus: Airlines cancel thousands of flights
Ryanair, BA and Norwegian are among carriers cancelling services as demand collapses. BBC News – Business
Shares plunge in worst day since financial crisis
London’s FTSE 100 faces its worst day since 2008, with billions wiped off the value of top firms. BBC News – Business
UK will leave EU aviation safety regulator at end of 2020
But the owners of BA are critical of the move, saying alternative plans would not be ready by December. BBC News – Business
Coronavirus: Supermarkets cast doubt on minister’s food supply claim
One executive says the health secretary has “made up” claims of “working with the supermarkets”. BBC News – Business