Almost 1million workers returned to jobs part-time in July with flexible furlough scheme
Matt DathanALMOST a million workers went back to work part-time in July as the Government's flexible furlough scheme kicked in.
The scheme will run until the end of October, but firms must now pay a contribution towards the cost of covering furloughed workers’ wages. Meanwhile, high streets across England are set to benefit from a £95 million government-funded scheme to help them recover from declining footfall and the impact of Covid-19.
Historic England said up to 48% of the nation's retail stock was built before 1919 and the loss of business occupiers is placing these buildings at risk while "undermining the character, local identity and viability of the high street".
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Almost one third of Covid deaths in July and August 'primarily caused by other conditions'Oxford research finds someone who had heart attack may have been included in figures if they had also tested positive for virus
Read more »
UK universities predict record student dropout rateFears that young people have ‘lost the discipline of learning’ add to student’s money worries as part-time jobs dry up
Read more »
Schools plan to go part-time if coronavirus testing shambles continuesSCHOOLS are planning to go part time if the coronavirus testing shambles continues, it is reported. Head teachers warned Boris Johnson’s Government a pupil rota system will be introduced unle…
Read more »
China boasts of successfully 'creating jobs' in Xinjiang work schemeChina published a white paper staunchly defending its policy in the Muslim-inhabited region, where it says training programmes, work schemes and better education mean life has improved.
Read more »
Government urged to help disabled workers feel safer returning to the officeMINISTERS have been urged to do more to help disabled workers back to the office after an alarming survey found just one in seven feel safe returning. Disability charity Scope warned that failure t…
Read more »
Spanish banks merge in sign of hard economic times aheadTwo of Spain’s biggest banks have announced their merger, pushed together by a need to weather tough economic times that likely will cost thousands of jobs
Read more »