Coronavirus: which of the UK’s famous institutions face financial ruin?

World-renowned universities and historic football clubs among those threatened

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World-renowned universities and historic football clubs among those threatened
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The coronavirus outbreak has had a devastating impact on the UK’s economy, wellbeing and some of its most famous institutions.

Accompanying the airlines and high-street retailers facing permanent closure are historic football clubs, world-leading universities and celebrated centres of local culture.

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