Day: May 15, 2020

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Government Faces Huge Bill for Tackling Virus

Government Faces Huge Bill for Tackling Virus The cost of the government’s efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic has risen to £123.2bn, according to the latest estimates from the government’s independent economics forecaster. The Office for Budget Responsibility’s previous estimate was £103.7bn. The increased cost of the government’s furlough scheme is the main cause. It […]

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