‘Major gaps’ in furlough scheme as north-east workers struggle to secure financial support

‘Major gaps’ in furlough scheme as north-east workers struggle to secure financial support

© Supplied Aberdeenshire councillor Richard Thomson believes the furlough scheme is still "missing the mark" for too many people. The UK chancellor has been urged to find urgent solutions for families across the north-east struggling without financial support during the coronavirus pandemic.

It has been claimed that many people are still falling through “major gaps” in the government’s coronavirus job retention scheme.

Lauren Mackinlay, from Blackburn, handed in her notice two weeks prior to the lockdown being enforced and has found herself stranded without employment and without financial aid.Her then-employer furloughed her in her position as food and beverage manager, but […]

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