Coronavirus: Jobs loss warnings, aviation 'ignored' and anger in Leicester
Here are five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Thursday morning. We'll have another update for you at 18:00 BST.
1. We can't protect every job, says chancellor The chancellor has warned that the government will not be able to protect "every single job" as the UK enters a "severe recession". Rishi Sunak told BBC Breakfast the government was "throwing everything we can" to stem job losses with measures announced yesterday, but people will still lose their jobs on a "significant" scale". 2. Burger King boss warns of UK job cuts Economic damage triggered by the pandemic may push Burger King to permanently shut up to 10% of its restaurants, its boss warns. Alasdair Murdoch says 1,600 jobs are at risk, despite a government pledge to subsidise 50% of restaurant bills - up to £10 per person on Mondays to Wednesdays in August. 3. Aviation and gyms 'ignored' by government There are warnings of further job losses as some sectors, notably the airline and fitness industries, claim they have been forgotten in terms of the government's support package. Retailers, too, say they need tax breaks. 4. Anger as locked-down Leicester denied extra cash Businesses in Leicester had expected extra help after they were ordered to close on 30 June following a local spike in Covid-19 cases. But business minister Nadhim Zahawi makes clear in a letter to Labour's Liz Kendall there will be no additional funding. The Leicester West MP says she is "so angry". 5. Lockdown laughs: Adapting to online gigs With many theatres and live entertainment venues in the UK still closed because of coronavirus, comedians, performers and entertainers have taken to online platforms to survive. Stay up-to-date with the latest on coronavirus by signing up to our daily news briefing, delivered from the BBC to your inbox, each weekday morning. And don't forget... ...lockdown rules are changing across the UK. We explain the powers police have to enforce them. You can find more information, advice and guides on our coronavirus page and get all the latest in our live page. What questions do you have about coronavirus? In some cases, your question will be published, displaying your name, age and location as you provide it, unless you state otherwise. Your contact details will never be published. Please ensure you have read our terms & conditions and privacy policy. Use this form to ask your question: Your contact info I am over 16 years old I accept the Terms of Service The BBC retains the right to select from these contributions based on editorial requirements and subject to online terms and conditions and BBC editorial guidelines. For more information about how the BBC handles your personal data, see here. If you are reading this page and can't see the form you will need to visit the mobile version of the BBC website to submit your question or send them via email to YourQuestions@bbc.co.uk. Please include your name, age and location with any question you send in.