Economy

Workers Can Have Wages Topped Up If Hours Cut, Announces Rishi Sunak

The chancellor has revealed his winter economic plan to replace the coronavirus furlough scheme.
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Pret Founder Julian Metcalfe Blasts Boris Johnson's 'Churchillian Nonsense'

The businessman demanded that new lockdown rules are reviewed "each week, each hour".
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Outlaw 'Fire And Re-Hire' Working Practices, Keir Starmer To Tell Boris Johnson

The Labour leader will also warn the PM of the "scarring effect" mass unemployment could have on communities.
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Trump Says He Lied About Covid-19 To Avoid ‘Panic.’ He Incites Panic All The Time.

Raising fears of boogeymen is the president's modus operandi. Here are just some examples.
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Costa Coffee To Cut 1,650 Jobs Following Lockdown Closures

Almost all of Costa's 2,700 UK stores were forced to close for six weeks during lockdown.
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'Go To The Office Or Get Sacked' Government Briefing Sparks Backlash

"It beggars belief that the government are threatening people like this during a pandemic," said the Labour party.
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In Retail, You Get Used To Abuse. But This Pandemic Is A Whole New Level

I know we're all stressed right now, but I'm tired of making excuses for shoppers who have no sense of compassion for the retail workers like me.
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How The Recession Will Actually Affect Your Day-To-Day Life

From your social life to your job prospects, we asked economists what it means for the average person.
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While You ‘Eat Out To Help Out’, This Is The Reality For Waiting Staff

We’re sweltering under facemasks while waiting on customers who are not taking safe precautions.
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Oh, It’s Your First Recession? Here’s What You Need To Know

What is a recession and how long will it last? Here's a brutal guide following news that the UK economy suffered its biggest slump since records began.
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