Latest U-turn follows growing pressure for more support to protect jobs and the economy as second wave hits
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
Rishi Sunak announces new furlough scheme with PM set to outline ‘three-tier’ approach to local lockdowns on Monday
Young workers and those at the bottom end of the income scale will be the hardest hit
The replacement for the UK furlough scheme is similar to Germany’s Kurzarbeit
National Audit Office says it will investigate procurement amid concern over level of furlough scheme abuse
Report adds to pressure on chancellor to continue targeted support for struggling sectors