Why paying off our coronavirus debts won’t be difficult, but achieving growth will
Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s extension of the government’s furlough scheme adds vast sums to a growing cost of the pandemic and confirms that…
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Welsh government will not recommend face masks
The Welsh government will not recommend that people wear face coverings, calling it a “matter of personal choice”. The Welsh…
ByVitamin D levels affect Covid-19 mortality, analysts say
Vitamin D may protect from Covid-19 infection and dampen the symptoms of the disease, analysts from GlobalData have said following…
ByPeople in Northern Ireland can meet in group of six in next phase of lockdown exit
People will be able to meet up outside in groups of four to six when Northern Ireland begins easing lockdown…
ByEconomic forecasts worsen in Europe, Italy faces biggest slump
GDP growth forecasts for major European countries and the US have been revised downwards yet again, with France seeing the biggest change…
BySunak has avoided a ticking time-bomb, but tough decisions remain on furlough scheme
The main news from Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s extension of the government’s furlough scheme is, New Statesman political correspondent Ailbhe Rea…
ByLunchtime summary: Sunak surprise
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a longer-than-expected extension to the government’s grant scheme for furloughed workers. The scheme will continue…
ByGovernment extends furlough scheme until end of October, payments to remain at 80 per cent of salary
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has extended the government’s furlough scheme until the end of October, a longer extension than expected. Until…
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