Sunak set to reveal ‘winter economy plan’ to save jobs

By Joey Gardiner2020-09-24T08:52:00

But chancellor not expected to extend furlough scheme that is still supporting nearly 300,000 construction jobs

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is today expected to unveil a package of support measures for businesses designed to protect jobs as the coronavirus health crisis intensifies over winter.

However, the chancellor is not expected to give in to opposition calls for him to extend the existing “furlough” scheme under which employees are given a government subsidy to stay at home and paid 80% of their wages.

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