Rishi Sunak announces expansion of coronavirus job support scheme – video
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Rishi Sunak has said the government will cover two-thirds of workers' wages at businesses forced to close during new coronavirus lockdowns. The chancellor said the government would subsidise pay by providing grants to companies forced to shut - most likely pubs, bars and restaurants.
Under the expansion, firms whose premises are legally required to shut for a period over winter as part of local or national restrictions can receive grants to pay up to 67% of employees' salaries
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