'Now I don't know what Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor, will say later in terms of self-employed and the furlough scheme for them, but I think there is a general overarching message here that we've had a very generous furlough scheme in place to help people through these extraordinary times and to ensure that businesses' overheads could be covered.' … [Read more...] about Firms must pay 20 per cent of wages for furloughed staff from August, Rishi Sunak will say today as he starts to wind down massive bailout despite fears of a wave of redundancies
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How to get a refund from Tui as it cancels holidays until end of June
Check your travel insurance - it may cover you for cancellations and you may be entitled for a refund. If you paid by credit card, Section 75 laws mean your provider must protect purchases over £100, so if there's a problem you could get your money back. Tui is a member of the ABTA, which upholds standards in the travel industry, so you can always ask it for help if you're struggling to get your money back. My holiday hasn’t been cancelled yet but it might be - what do I do? Tui has acknowledged that the ongoing coronavirus crisis could force it to cancel more holidays in the future. … [Read more...] about How to get a refund from Tui as it cancels holidays until end of June
John Lewis launches 50% off sale ahead of reopening stores
If you haven't found anything that you fancy in the John Lewis sale, why not check out Next - here's our round up for some of the best deals. … [Read more...] about John Lewis launches 50% off sale ahead of reopening stores
Boris Johnson sparks confusion as No10 admits coronavirus threat level has NOT been reduced – as WHO expert warns UK needs to remain on ‘constant defence’ because disease has ‘not gone away’
'So if you really want to have a social gathering and a meal, and the more time we spend outdoors the better, then it should be a picnic where we each bring our own food and knives and forks and plates and everything and keep them to ourselves and take them away with us. … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson sparks confusion as No10 admits coronavirus threat level has NOT been reduced – as WHO expert warns UK needs to remain on ‘constant defence’ because disease has ‘not gone away’
Britain announces 177 more Covid-19 deaths: Preliminary toll jumps past 38,000 – but separate data shows the UK’s real number of fatalities is at least 10,000 higher
Those areas yet to see their peak include Ashford, Kent; Broadland, Norfolk; Carlisle, Cumbria; Doncaster, South Yorkshire; Eden, Cumbria; Fenland, Cambridgeshire; Herefordshire; Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire; Kettering, Northamptonshire; and North Somerset. … [Read more...] about Britain announces 177 more Covid-19 deaths: Preliminary toll jumps past 38,000 – but separate data shows the UK’s real number of fatalities is at least 10,000 higher
