statutory sick pay
PM and chancellor got it right on the economic emergency. Now the focus turns to the NHS.
Those who fall ill with coronavirus symptoms may only be eligible for £94.25 a week in sick pay. In many cases, that won't even cover their rent.
Pauline Latham has been asked if £94 a week was enough to live on – something faced by many zero-hours workers as they self-isolate amid coronavirus.
While some tenants could face job losses or reduced salary because of coronavirus, their landlords could be granted a mortgage holiday.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveils £30bn package of measures including changes to sick pay, benefits system and NHS funding.
Chancellor unveils a series of measures in his first Budget.
In today's budget, Rishi Sunak has an opportunity to make a huge difference in fighting the growing challenges of Covid-19, writes Lola McEvoy.
Health secretary suggests emergency legislation could support those forced to stay at home.
The government will introduce emergency legislation. But Jeremy Corbyn warned two million workers would not be eligible.