Tag: furlough
Extension to furlough scheme is welcomed by The Scottish Government
Earlier today the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced to Westminster that the furlough scheme will continue until March 2021. His full statement is copied below.
In his statement he referred to the Bank of England's pronouncements...
Jardine calls for an extension to furlough
Christine Jardine MP, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson has called on the UK Government to extend the furlough scheme “for the struggling tourism sector” until the end of June 2021, and for the Scottish Government to...
Boyack warning over ending of furlough
According to new analysis carried out for Scottish Labour, over 360,000 jobs in Scotland are at risk if the furlough scheme is withdrawn next month.
The study found that in Scotland, almost 78,400 people...