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| Evidence of the economic impact of coronavirus continues to mount and, according to BBC analysis of official figures, more than one in six young people is now claiming out-of-work benefits in some parts of the UK. That's twice as many as were doing so three months ago. Parts of Liverpool and Blackpool have been worst hit, with closures of pubs and restaurants contributing. The government has announced a work placement scheme for 16 to 24-year-olds, but some still say they feel overlooked. Many businesses are struggling too, of course, and a major court case is set to begin that could decide the fate of more than a quarter of a million small firms. The financial watchdog is asking a judge to decide whether insurers have to pay out on so-called business interruption policies. Insurers insist most policies simply don't cover pandemics. meaning they're not liable. As that case gets going, on an even bigger scale EU leaders are struggling to reach agreement on a massive coronavirus recovery plan for European economies. Talks have run into an unscheduled fourth day. Here's more on the big choices they're grappling with. | |
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| | | | | When a young black man was murdered on the idyllic Danish island of Bornholm, it emerged one of the suspects had swastika tattoos. The killing of the 28-year-old, who had a Danish father and a Tanzanian mother, coincided with a vigorous debate about racism in Denmark. But police are adamant there was no racial motive. Rights groups have reacted by questioning whether potential hate crimes are being seriously investigated. | |
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| | | | Concern about UK-Chinese relations make several front pages. The i says the trading of "barbs" on Sunday between the foreign secretary and the Chinese ambassador in London over alleged human rights abuses represents "a new low". The Daily Telegraph reports that a halt to extradition relations with Hong Kong is on the cards but will initially be temporary, leaving a "final lever to pull" if China continues to breach international commitments. Elsewhere, papers lead with a range of coronavirus stories. "NHS heroes forced to work for free" is the headline in the Daily Mirror, which is angry at the amount of unpaid overtime being done. The Daily Mail coins the phrase "Backlog Britain" as it reports that delays created by lockdown in processing passports, birth registrations and driving licence renewals are "paralysing" the country. The Guardian focuses on medics' fears about a "devastating" second wave of infections, while the Metro's lead concerns a bid by rail operators to tempt homeworkers back to the office with flexible season tickets. | |
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