Furlough extension is welcomed
The UK government has extended the furlough scheme in a move aimed at curbing the economic downturn brought by the coronavirus pandemic. Chancellor Rishi Sunak…
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Furlough confusion ‘no way to build national unity’ says isles MP
Alistair Carmichael has voiced concern over “ongoing confusion” on the future extension to furlough. The isles MP has responded after apparently contradictory reports from the…
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Around 1,000 still furloughed in August, new figures show
Around 1,000 workers were still furloughed at the end of August, latest figures from HMRC show. According to an update on the coronavirus job retention…
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Reaction given to government’s next step in economic recovery
A new job support scheme unveiled by Chancellor Rishi Sunak as part of a winter economy plan has been given a mixed reaction.
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