Coronavirus: UK workers to get two-thirds of wages if firms told to shut
by Richard Partington , Heather Stewart and Josh Hall from on (#58YVS)
Rishi Sunak announces new furlough scheme as tough curbs loom in parts of England
Rishi Sunak has attempted to head off mounting anger over plans for imminent new Covid restrictions by announcing a new furlough scheme that will pay two-thirds of workers' wages in hospitality firms ordered to close their doors.
The hastily arranged announcement was made in a video message from the Treasury, as Downing Street briefed local leaders in the north-east and north-west of England about tough curbs set to be introduced next week.
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