UK will extend its wage covering scheme during the new coronavirus lockdown

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UK Prime Minister Johnson has announced the new COVID-19 related lock down.

In brief details of the new measures are here:

The wage furlough scheme is to continue for workers temporarily laid off

  • it was set to expire on Saturday
  • workers will receive 80% of their pay

UK Treasury has also announced some measures aimed at business support

  • if business premises are legally required to shut will receive grants up 3K GBP / month

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