"Mediatel" columnist Raymond Snoddy is in fighting mode today accusing journalists of being culpable in turning the daily COVID-19 press conferences held by a succession of minister into little more than a "pantomime". His column accuses so-called "interrogators" of being too friendly with ministers and not asking the tough questions the public wants answered.

Business confidence has fallen to a new low in an index that recorded a drop similar to that of the 2008 global financial crisis, only bigger, "The Times" reports.

Local newspapers have until April 29th to apply for a Google grant to help them stay afloat. "Press Gazette" reveals that applications can be for as much as tens of thousands of Euros and will be judged by a group of experienced media professionals once the deadline has passed.

Omnicom has warned of staff reductions, wage cuts and furloughing, "Campaign" reports. Its CEO John Wren will forego a salary until September.

Former Publicis Groupe Chief Executive Maurice Levy has parted ways with WeWork after just three months as CMO, "Campaign" writes.

Burger King is accustomed to receiving plaudits for its risk-taking advertising but it has been slapped on the wrists by the ASA today. The "BBC" reveals the restaurant chain has been banned for saying its Rebel Whopper is vegan-friendly when it is prepared next to meat dishes and contains egg.

A woman has lost her appeal against an article in "The Sun" which mocked her love for a chandelier, called Lumiere. IPSO disagreed with her contention that she was in a relationship with the light fitting and so the article could not be seen as challenging her sexuality. The claimant used the case to make clear she is not actually married to the chandelier, but is in a relationship with it.

Ofcom is assessing comments by Eamonn Holmes, co-host of ITV's "This Morning," which viewers felt may have hinted at a possible link between 5G and COVID-19, "The Guardian" reports.

Dentsu Aegis has announced a raft of wage reductions and staff furloughing across its UK agencies, including Carat and iProspect, "Campaign" reports.

"Campaign" is expecting job losses, furloughing and wage reductions to be part of the 500m Euros cost reduction plan Publicis Groupe is due to announce this week as it reacts to COVID-19 which has already had an impact on its Q1 figures.