Rishi Sunak has revealed plans to pay workers two-thirds of their salaries at businesses forced to shut due to stricter lockdown measures.
According to Sky, the Chancellor unveiled the expansion of the Job Support Scheme, which is a successor to the furlough scheme, saying:
"It will provide a safety net for businesses across the UK who are required to temporarily close their doors, giving them the right support at the right time."
The government will pay employees who cannot work 67% of their salaries, up to £2,100 a month.
According to the government, 'hospitality is 30% of the infection rate.'
The scheme will come into force on 1 November and run for six months before being reviewed.
Employees must be off work for a minimum of seven days to be eligible.
The chancellor added:
"Throughout the crisis the driving force of our economic policy has not changed.
"I have always said that we will do whatever is necessary to protect jobs and livelihoods as the situation evolves."
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