New protections for workers with jobs threatened by coronavirus expected in chancellor announcement

Labour calls on government to underwrite wages to prevent redundancies due to Covid-19

Meanwhile, the party called for urgent reforms to extend statutory sick pay to all low-paid workers, part-timers and those on zero-hours contracts and equivalent compensation for the self-employed.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

The Independent /  🏆 80. in UK

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

New Zealand police to carry out spot checks to ensure tourists self-isolate amid Covid-19Two recent arrivals from south-east Asia face deportation after refusing to abide by the rules as officers carry out random compliance visits
Read more »

'Escape from New York': New Zealanders face chaos and cost in bid to return homeAfter the call went out for citizens to return, New Zealanders have encountered angry airport scenes, high prices and visa dilemmas
Read more »

'My labour only lasted 10 minutes!'
Read more »

Labour demands Boris Johnson give MPs votes every six months on emergency coronavirus powersEmergency Coronavirus Bill expected to be tabled in parliament on Thursday
Read more »

’London is NOT listening’ Boris Johnson promises new measures over coronavirus crisisBORIS JOHNSON was quizzed today over future coronavirus restrictions following the announcement of school closures today.
Read more »

Meghan and Harry's new statement on coronavirusThe couple have released a moving statement – 'Now, more than ever, we need each other'
Read more »