Rishi Sunak announces winter economy plan to protect jobs during second wave With the furlough scheme winding down, the Chancellor addressed fellow MPs in the House of Commons on Thursday afternoon. Written by The Manc
Government looking at ‘wage subsidy’ options to replace furlough scheme The government's job retention scheme is set to end in October, leaving the 9.6 million who have depended on the programme at risk of "mass unemployment." Written by The Manc
Could furlough be extended again? Government urged to continue scheme or risk mass unemployment Mr Sunak has previously insisted that the scheme will not stretch any further, but failing to do so could lead to millions of people being left out of work according the Treasury Select Committee. Written by The Manc
Employment falls by 649,000 during lockdown, latest stats suggest Economists are predicting that unemployment will continue to rise sharply - perhaps even hitting 4 million by the end of 2020. Written by The Manc
Employers will be told to pay into government wage subsidy programme from August The Chancellor could inform businesses they must pay between 20% and 30% to support the job retention scheme. Written by The Manc
Millions of self-employed people can now claim up to £7,500 back from government Geograph Millions of self-employed workers across the country can apply for government grants from Wednesday 13 May. Chancellor Rishi Sunak... Written by The Manc
Everything we know about Rishi Sunak’s furlough extension announcement Sky News The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced today that the UK furlough scheme until will remain open until... Written by The Manc
Businesses ask for furlough scheme to be extended to September Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Govt/Flickr The government is being urged to continue their furlough scheme beyond summer to... Written by The Manc
Government confirms date that people can expect furlough money BBC Furlough payments will be made at the end of April, according to Rishi Sunak. The Chancellor, who announced the... Written by The Manc
No laughing matter: Iconic comedy club Frog & Bucket rejected for arts funding as it’s “not culturally significant” Written by The Manc
The globetrotting northerners who beat cancer twice and spent lockdown in the woods – visiting 36 countries along the way Written by The Manc
Living on top of the city: How Manctopia’s Sarah Lomas sees Manchester differently from above Written by The Manc
93 wins, no title shots: How Clayton’s greatest boxer was stopped from becoming a champion Written by The Manc
Manchester Mind: The charity fighting for better mental health, 30 years and counting Written by The Manc
The glory and the goodbye: Why this week was the most definitive in Oasis history Written by The Manc
