Boris Johnson told coronavirus support ‘simply not good enough’
Boris Johnson has been urged to help millions of people across the UK who have been "excluded" from vital support throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
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Job losses at Aberdeen airport after handling service rejects furlough extension
Nearly 50 jobs are at risk after Aberdeen airport's passenger and ramp service rejected an extension in the furlough scheme.
‘Relief’ for north-east as Chancellor extends furlough scheme
North-east business leaders have spoken of their "relief" after the furlough scheme was extended.
Furlough extension comes ‘too late’ for thousands of North Sea jobs – union boss
A union boss has said the extension of the UK furlough scheme comes “too late” for thousands of lost jobs in the North Sea oil industry.
Furlough support: Rishi Sunak extends scheme until end of March
Rishi Sunak has announced a five-month winter extension to the furlough scheme, ending days of confusion over whether support would be offered to Scottish workers in the event of a future lockdown.
Furlough scheme: North-east business leaders join calls for clarity
North-east business leaders have joined growing calls for the UK Government to make the full furlough scheme available whenever it is needed.
Furlough support: PM urged to ‘clear up this mess’
Boris Johnson has failed to clarify whether Scottish workers will have access to full furlough support in the event Nicola Sturgeon puts the nation into a lockdown that runs beyond December 2.
Nicola Sturgeon rules out early lockdown this week as she vows not be thrown of course by furlough row
Nicola Sturgeon has ruled out sending Scotland into an early lockdown this week as she insisted the country would not be thrown off course by the "chopping and changing position" of the UK Government on furlough.
Brian Wilson: Whitehall walked into furlough trap it set for itself
When politics is driven by the search for slight and offence, a key skill is to turn relatively good news into the source of outrage and offence.
Furlough scheme: Ministers row back on pledge to support Scotland
Treasury ministers have thrown doubt over a pledge to give Scottish workers furlough cash if Nicola Sturgeon decides on a future lockdown.
Analysis: The agonising business of getting Boris Johnson to say what Douglas Ross wanted to hear
When Douglas Ross made a speech to the Policy Exchange, he did not mince his words.
Furlough scheme: Boris Johnson U-turns on support for Scotland
Boris Johnson has confirmed Scottish workers will be able to access furlough cash in future if Nicola Sturgeon decides on further lockdowns.
Further lockdown measures in Scotland to be considered as a result of English moves
Swathes of north east Scotland could be forced into near-lockdown measures regardless of the number of cases it records, the First Minister has admitted.
Scotland ‘denied’ furlough support made available in England for any future lockdown
Scotland could be forced to follow England into lockdown this month or risk going it alone without the UK's full job retention scheme if national restrictions are required further down the line.
PMQs: Boris Johnson told to ‘stop bargaining with people’s lives’
Boris Johnson has been told to "stop bargaining with people’s lives" and agree an extension to furlough and a second national lockdown.
How will the £40m fund to support Scotland’s embattled hospitality businesses be allocated, who gets what and will it be enough?
After the Scottish Government outlined details of a fund to help businesses affected by the latest Covid-19 restrictions in Scotland, we break down who is entitled to what - and whether it will be enough to save those on the brink.
New furlough scheme: Rishi Sunak announces package as coronavirus restrictions bite
Employees who are left unable to work due to fresh coronavirus restrictions will have their wages paid by the Treasury under a renewed furlough scheme, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced.
Winter economy plan: Key points to Rishi Sunak’s announcement
Rishi Sunak has unveiled his emergency job protection plan amid new Covid-19 restrictions, including the creation of a new job support scheme.
Aberdeen charity gives top tips for furlough resilience
An Aberdeen charity has given its top tips on furlough resilience to help people in the north-east due to the scheme coming to an end next month.
‘Reason for optimism’ in call to extend UK furlough scheme and save 61,000 Scottish jobs
Nicola Sturgeon has said there is "reason for optimism" that the UK Government could be persuaded to extend its job retention scheme - a move that could save 61,000 Scottish jobs in the first half of next year.
MSPs hear how ‘disadvantaged’ students are struggling to find jobs or support
Student leaders from Orkney have told MSPs about their generation's struggle to find work or government support during the pandemic this summer.
SPONSORED: UK Government cash helping Scottish firms to bounce back
The UK Government’s support packages are proving just the business for a third of Scotland’s workforce and are key to supporting, protecting and creating jobs across the country.
More than 35,000 people furloughed in Aberdeen, new statistics show
More than 35,000 people have been furloughed in Aberdeen, new statistics show.
Furlough phase out is ‘grave mistake’ says SNP Westminster leader
Rishi Sunak is making a “grave mistake” by phasing out the furlough scheme from August, Ian Blackford has said.
Coronavirus: UK Government supports wages of more than 80,000 jobs across north-east during lockdown
The UK Government has paid the wages of more than 80,000 north-east workers under schemes set up to provide financial support during lockown.
Furloughed and redundant oil and gas workers given chance to upskill
Furloughed and redundant oil and gas workers are being offered free access to a skills portal.
SPONSORED: Financial support helping companies adapt and innovate
The UK Government has announced an unprecedented package of support to protect jobs and support business across the whole UK during the coronavirus outbreak.
Revised furlough scheme unlikely to ‘stem tide’ of oil job losses
The UK Government’s furlough scheme is unlikely to “stem the tide” of oil industry job losses as employers are told to start contributing to wages in the coming months, lawyers and politicians said.
Coronavirus: What changes have been announced to the furlough scheme and self-employed support?
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced new changes to the terms of the UK Government's support for workers and businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
Furlough scheme extension ‘a lifeline’ for Scottish food and drink businesses
Scotland’s leading food sector bodies have welcomed this week’s announcement of the Government furlough scheme extension, which will give struggling businesses “a lifeline”.