Rishi Sunak announces the extension of the furlough scheme through to April 2021 The furlough scheme has been extended until the end of April 2021, with the government continuing to contribute 80% towards wages. Written by The Manc
Furlough scheme to be extended until the end of March 2021 Employees will receive 80% of their usual salary for hours not worked, up to £2,500 a month until March 2021. Written by The Manc
Martin Lewis confirms those made redundant can be rehired and furloughed if employed as of 23rd September He indicated it "won't work for many, but may be worth asking for some". Written by Emily Sergeant
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
A university project tells the stories of Manchester students who fought in the World Wars Written by The Manc