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The main lifeline offered so far is the Federal Government’s economic stimulus package, which includes cash payments of up to $100,000 for small businesses to try to keep them afloat. Banks are also offering relief — a pause on repayments for small business loans. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Australian banks rolling out debt relief for small business owners

A senior government official said, "States are now trying to procure PCR test kits directly from private companies like Mylabs and Altona which have approvals in India as imported kits are drying out. ICMR too is running out of adequate kits and reagents, so are private labs which have issues with importing."  … [Read more...] about India Inc lines up as demand for rapid testing for coronavirus grows

The couple is currently staying in isolation at their Los Angeles residence. Priyanka had shared a portrait on Instagram a few days ago. It was the drawing of a rider on a horse and said, “’Everyone is a bit scared,’ said the horse. ‘But we are less scared together.’” … [Read more...] about Priyanka Chopra on Nick Jonas: ‘He gets really excited when I come in with business to talk about over dinner’

Addressing the issue of trucks full of essential goods being stuck on highways because of administrative issues, the Centre has clarified that “inter-state and intra-state movement of all trucks and other goods/carrier vehicles with one driver and one additional person is allowed as long as the driver is carrying a valid driver’s licence’’.  … [Read more...] about To keep essentials flowing Centre widens grocery inclusions

British business groups welcomed the new loan scheme. Adam Marshall, director general of British Chambers of Commerce said: "We're pleased that the Chancellor is listening and responding to the real-world concerns posed by firms across the UK who are urgently trying to access financial support." … [Read more...] about UK strengthens loan scheme to support businesses impacted by coronavirus outbreak