Public-sector contractors in furlough boost

Job retention scheme open to those in contract.

Govt. to pay 80% of self-employed income

‘Historic lifeline’ thrown to five million workers.

COVID-19 postpones off-payroll extension to the private sector

Rollout deferred until 6 April 2021.

Govt. provides £330bn lifeline to businesses

Measures introduced to stem coronavirus impact.

Economy stagnant in early 2020

Latest GDP figures released.