One in three Scots could be furloughed or unemployed as a result of the economic downturn due to the coronavirus lockdown. Copyright: Getty Images The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) in Scotland says up to 750,000 workers could be enrolled on the UK Government’s Jobs Retention Scheme during this quarter.
The hard-hitting analysis claims up to 150,000 people could lose their jobs, meaning 900,000 Scots in total could be furloughed or out of work, the equivalent of one-third of the total workforce.
The report has added to calls for the UK government and Scottish Government to work together to introduce […]
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