Redundancies continue to mount as chancellor takes firms off life support
The OECD is forecasting that up to 14.8 per cent of the workforce could be unemployed if a second wave of Covid-19 hits Britain.
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Government considering using M25 to seal off London in the event of a second wave
According to media reports, the plans would use the M25 as a quarantine ring – effectively sealing off the city.
Covid-19 decision-making ‘shrouded in secrecy’ – top scientist
He also called on the government to "treat the public as adults" in order to earn trust from them.
Vast majority of public back early pay rise for all NHS staff
A Unison survey has found 69% of people think NHS employees should be awarded a pay rise this year.
Boris Johnson launches search for £100k-a-year spokesperson to front government press briefings
The successful applicant will "communicate with the nation on behalf of the Prime Minister".
Closing furlough scheme ‘a mistake’ which could see unemployment surge
NIESR hailed the Government’s coronavirus job retention scheme but called on the Chancellor to extend it into next year to preserve jobs.
‘Eat Out To Help Out’: 10 of the best London restaurants participating in the government scheme
With over 30,000 businesses already signed up to partake, the ‘Eat Out To Help Out’ scheme hopes to help the struggling hospitality industry, encouraging diners to visit restaurants again.
UK economy might not return to pre-virus level until 2024
Forecasters EY Item Club, who use a similar economic model to the Treasury, suggest that unemployment will balloon to 9 per cent from 3.9 per cent in that period.
Johnson launches obesity strategy- just days before giving people half off at fast food chains
There have been calls for fast food chains to be excluded from the government's flagship "Eat Out to Help Out" scheme.