Newspaper headlines: No 'cliff edge' and housing market 'kick-started'
Most of the papers lead on the announcement by the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, that the government's job retention scheme will be extended until the end of October. The Financial Times reports that the cost of the initiative - where employees on leave receive 80% of their monthly wages up to £2,500 - could reach £80bn.
The paper says it has seen a confidential Treasury document which sets out a proposed package of tax increases and spending reductions that may have to be announced within weeks to “enhance credibility and boost investor confidence” in the economy.Thousands of people will return to work on Wednesday as fears grow over the risk to jobs and health, the Daily Mirror reports. The paper says there are concerns a lack of social distancing at work and on public transport could re-spread the virus.
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.
Calming interiors characterise a 1950s mid century modern house in Mexico CityHEMAA Arquitectura celebrates the mid century architecture of a family house – designed by Mexican architect Augusto H. Álvarez – with a respectful renovation, plus a new material palette of ...
Read more »
Coronavirus live - All you need to know as commuters return to workPeople have started to return to work today following Boris Johnson's advice, with roads busy and London's Underground packed as a minister now says the changes will start on Wednesday
Read more »
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden's cutest momentsThey started dating in 2014
Read more »
How to master running a 5K even if you're a total beginnerWe asked an expert trainer for tips on getting started and the average time it takes.
Read more »
‘Noisy neighbours are ruining my life’Several UK councils report a rise in noise complaints since the start of the lockdown.
Read more »
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden's cutest momentsThey started dating in 2014
Read more »