TUC – Chancellor must extend furlough scheme into the Spring

Commenting ahead of today’s (Thursday) statement by the Chancellor on financial support, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:

“Working families need financial security to get through the times tough ahead.And employers need an end to last-minute decisions.

“The Chancellor must extend the furlough scheme and support for the self-employed into the Spring.

“And with many workers struggling to make ends meet, he must ensure that pay never drops below the national minimum wage.”

On the outstanding need boost to boost sick pay and universal credit, Frances O’Grady said:

“No-one should be plunged into financial hardship if they have to self-isolate or lose their job.

“The Chancellor should use today’s statement to boost statutory sick pay and universal credit.”