Support for self-employed was ‘generous’ but ‘imperfect’, Sunak tells Covid inquiry

The former chancellor says the government had a responsibility to support workers, but there was "always going to be a trade ...

Not all jobs could be saved in Covid but 'mass unemployment' prevented – Sunak

Not all jobs could be saved during the Covid-19 pandemic but the government prevented “mass unemployment”, Rishi Sunak has ...

Covid inquiry hears from businesses as it begins examining economic response

The Covid-19 inquiry has heard from people who struggled to stay afloat during the pandemic as it turns to examining the ...

UK's coronavirus furlough scheme averted major mental health crisis for millions

New research suggests the United Kingdom's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme protected the health and well-being of around 11 ...
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UK Economy Recovered From Covid More Strongly Than Thought

The UK economy had a stronger recovery after the coronavirus pandemic than previously thought, according to improved official estimates. New figures that incorporate methodological and data source ...

Planning for any future pandemic must include impact on economy – Diane Dodds

Planning for any future pandemics must include the impact on the economy, a former Stormont minister has said. DUP MLA Diane ...