Latest U-turn follows growing pressure for more support to protect jobs and the economy as second wave hits
Firms are scrambling to put staff back on the scheme but it is too late for those made redundant
Several note Boris Johnson’s sharp ‘u-turn’ on the month-long restrictions starting on Thursday, while others say it’s needed to save the NHS
Findings come as chancellor is told new support measures not enough to protect jobs or firms
Workforces in Birmingham and Hounslow have been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. We find out how they are coping
Hospital patient numbers were key to whether region entered tier 3. We look at the data
Palace says medical advice was sought before engagement at Porton Down defence lab