“The current end date for the furlough scheme can cause unnecessary harm to thousands of workers across the UK," says senior researcher. A think tank has recommended that the furlough scheme should become permanent to protect employees from climate disruption, changes in trade and future public health emergencies.
Analysis from the New Economics Foundation (NEF) found that almost 700,000 people are at risk of losing their jobs or having hours or pay cut when the scheme ends in September.
Modelling from the think tank found that an estimated 660,000 jobs would still require the furlough scheme in September, but the […]
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