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Furlough extension: ‘Bittersweet’ lifeline for hairdresser

Although it has been vital for business, it has been hard on workers, an Edinburgh hairdresser said.

6 days ago
Politics

Chancellor outlines plans to rebuild UK economy after Covid

Chancellor extends furlough scheme, raises corporation tax and freezes personal tax thresholds.

6 days ago
Politics

Furlough extension among Scottish Government budget asks

Kate Forbes calls on UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak to support Scotland as lockdown measures start to ease in the coming weeks.

1 week ago
Politics

Bernard Ponsonby: Another day, another treasury U-turn

Bernard Ponsonby on another u-turn by the UK treasury on furlough.

4 months ago
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Politics

Chancellor urged to make self-isolation payment tax-free

The Scottish Government says taxing the new £500 payment could mean fewer people apply.

5 months ago
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Politics

Forbes: Chancellor should not decide which jobs are viable

A new job support scheme will replace furlough in November but is only designed to protect jobs deemed 'viable'.

5 months ago
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Politics

UK Government to top-up wages for another six months

A new job support scheme will see the Treasury help employers cover the full-time wages of people working 'viable' jobs.

6 months ago
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Politics

Extending furlough for eight months ‘could save 61,000 jobs’

Scottish Government analysis found extending the scheme until next June would bring major economic benefits.

6 months ago
Politics

Firms to get £1000 for each furloughed employee they keep on

Employers who bring back and retain furloughed staff will be in line for a 'job retention bonus' later this year.

8 months ago
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Politics

Everyone to be offered 50% discount to eat out in August

Half-price meals will run at participating restaurants from Mondays to Wednesdays next month.

8 months ago
Politics

Chancellor urged to give Scots £500 vouchers to shop

The Federation of Small Businesses said a high street voucher scheme would be an economic 'shot in the arm'.

8 months ago
Politics

Sturgeon: Arts sector will get every penny of new funding

A total of £97m is coming to Scotland from a UK Government support package for the arts.

8 months ago
Politics

Johnson may have to self-isolate if minister has Covid-19

The Prime Minister could be asked to self-quarantine again if business secretary Alok Sharma tests positive.

9 months ago
Politics

Furloughed workers can return part-time from July 1

Chancellor Rishi Sunak also confirmed employers must start paying towards staff costs from August.

9 months ago
Politics

Covid-19 causing ‘ticking time bomb of student deprivation’

The National Union of Students is calling for greater support for students who have lost part-time jobs.

10 months ago
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Politics

Coronavirus: Government to pay self-employed 80% of earnings

Chancellor Rishi Sunak described the support package as 'the next step in the economic fight' against Covid-19.

12 months ago
Politics

Chancellor ‘determined’ to find way to support self-employed

Rishi Sunak refused to commit to an exact day for unveiling the 'incredibly complicated' support measures.

12 months ago
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Politics

Budget: Coronavirus to dominate as Forbes asks for clarity

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will deliver his first UK Budget later amid calls for additional support and measures to tackle Covid-19.

12 months ago
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