Rishi Sunak urged to match new UK Covid rules with more economic support
by Richard Partington , Sarah Butler and Kalyeena Mak from on (#5BWHD)
Business leaders say fresh restrictions could lead to further job losses without more help
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The chancellor, Rishi Sunak, is coming under pressure to announce a fresh package of emergency economic support for businesses and workers hit by the last-minute launch of tougher Covid restrictions only days before Christmas.
It comes as shop owners warn of a fresh crisis on the UK high street after tier 4 restrictions in London and the south-east of England forced retailers to close during their most crucial trading period of the year.
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