Firms are scrambling to put staff back on the scheme but it is too late for those made redundant
Wave of ‘reverse commuters’ in prospect as number of jobseekers looking further afield jumps 27%
Report adds to pressure on chancellor to continue targeted support for struggling sectors
Long-term competitiveness at risk if scheme ends for critical industrial sectors, says Make UK
Not all jobs can be saved, but a sudden crunch of layoffs would have multiplying effects
But ONS finds four in five businesses stating that their risk of closing down is low
Resolution Foundation claims half of those furloughed in April have not returned to work