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Coronavirus UK: Rishi Sunak extends furlough scheme to October

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What is happening to the furlough scheme?  The multi-billion pound furlough scheme is being extended to October. Employees on the scheme will continue to receive 80 per cent of wages, up to a ceiling of £2,500 a month.  Until the end of July, there will be no changes to the scheme whatsoever. From August to … Read more

Coronavirus France: Emmanuel Macron extends lockdown to 11 May

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French President Emmanuel Macron tonight apologised for his government ‘not being prepared enough’ for the coronavirus crisis as he extended lockdown until May 11.  The head of state said that restrictions that started on March 17 would be enforced as strictly as possible until the middle of next month, and that ‘joyous days were ahead’. … Read more