Rishi Sunak is expected to announce an extension to the Government's furlough scheme today
Speaking on Monday he said: ‘I do think that the furloughing scheme has been one of the most remarkable features of the Government’s response and it is unlike anything seen internationally.‘Six-and-a-half million people currently are being supported. It is absolutely right that we should do it.
‘This policy has made a huge difference in this crisis. It now needs careful and gradual change to ensure the benefits it has provided are secured rather than squandered.’Mr Sunak will also reportedly lower the cap on monthly payments, while self-employed workers earning more than £30,000 could be barred from claiming grants
I do think that the furloughing scheme has been one of the most remarkable features of the Government’s response and it is unlike anything seen internationally.Meanwhile, ministers are to set out guidance on how people can travel safely on public transport as the coronavirus lockdown begins to ease. Ministers are to set out guidance on how people can travel safely on public transport as the coronavirus lockdown begins to ease
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