New furlough scheme: how does it work and who will benefit?

We delve into detail of Rishi Sunak's plan to protect firms forced to close

The chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced an expansion of the job support scheme to protect companies and workers forced to close during coronavirus lockdowns this winter.

Against a backdrop of slowing economic growth, fresh government restrictions and rising job losses as the furlough scheme ends, the development comes just two weeks after Sunak announced his winter economy plan.