New research has thrown light on the ongoing and apparently worsening impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on smaller UK businesses.

As nations struggle to balance a safe return to economic productivity, the livelihoods of millions will be affected – but the financial sector can help to ease people's anxieties.

The US government has finalised deals with five major airlines that will see portions of a $25 billion loan package used to stave off coronavirus-induced hardship.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to bring rapid changes to all areas of business, we finally have an idea of what the new, leaner financial sector will look like in the aftermath.

Andy Haldane predicts an increased risk of unemployment in the UK for the long term, but is optimistic about the country’s recovery prospects overall.