A bail out was also announced that will see the government pay up to 80% of wages in order to protect workers during the coronavirus pandemic In his latest press conference relating to the coronavirus crisis, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told pubs, restaurants and bars to close.
Addressing the nation shortly after 5pm today (March 20), Johnson was joined by chancellor of the exchequer Rishi Sunak, who outlined the latest financial measures put in place to help businesses and their employees.
Sunak announced a coronavirus job retention scheme, where the government will pay up to 80% of wages for those at risk of being laid off due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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