Chancellor Rishi Sunak says employers must start sharing the cost of the scheme from August.
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England is set to have its driest May in 124 years as some areas warn of drought conditions.
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Applications for a “second and final” grant of up to £6,570 will open in August, the chancellor says.
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Police decide to take no further action over the death of Belly Mujinga, who died with coronavirus.
Read More »Coronavirus: Chancellor set to outline furlough scheme changes
The government is currently paying part of the wages of more than 8 million furloughed workers.
Read More »Coronavirus: Scotland begins to ease out of lockdown
Coronavirus restrictions are being relaxed in Scotland following 66 days of full lockdown.
Read More »NHS Seacole: Covid-19 rehab centre takes first patients
Covid patients can be left with tracheostomy wounds or in need of heart, lung and muscle therapy.
Read More »Coronavirus: UK sees almost no car manufacturing in April
Output fell by 99.7% from the same month last year as virus closes car plants.
Read More »Child grooming: Police record 10,000 social media offences
In just two-and-a-half years, police in England and Wales recorded 10,119 online grooming offences.
Read More »Coronavirus: Lockdown easing to allow groups of six to meet
The PM says groups of up to six people will be able to meet outside in England from Monday.
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