
Rishi Sunak extends Covid job furlough scheme until March 2021
Latest U-turn follows growing pressure for more support to protect jobs and the economy as second wave hits
Latest U-turn follows growing pressure for more support to protect jobs and the economy as second wave hits
Findings come as chancellor is told new support measures not enough to protect jobs or firms
Rishi Sunak announces new furlough scheme with PM set to outline ‘three-tier’ approach to local lockdowns on Monday
Young workers and those at the bottom end of the income scale will be the hardest hit
The replacement for the UK furlough scheme is similar to Germany’s Kurzarbeit
National Audit Office says it will investigate procurement amid concern over level of furlough scheme abuse
Report adds to pressure on chancellor to continue targeted support for struggling sectors
Not all jobs can be saved, but a sudden crunch of layoffs would have multiplying effects
Resolution Foundation claims half of those furloughed in April have not returned to work