High street horror as 10,000 people face axe 24 hours after "jobs jobs jobs" Budget
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mirror.co.ukMore than 8,000 roles have been axed less than 24 hours after Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled a so-called 'jobs' Budget to save millions of workers from redundancy, amid one of the worst recessions in history.
Sunak's £30billion pledge to save the high street included 50% off discounts for diners and a VAT cut, but the Treasury snubbed a £500 voucher 'lifeline' for the shopping industry.
Now, as employers brace for the biggest furlough change yet, roles are being axed in their thousands - with even the fast-food sector to take a hit, despite a 75% VAT cut.
In total, 8,000 more workers now face redundancy, with up to 10,000 at risk. On Thursday, Burger King's chief executive Alasdair Murdoch said one in 10 outlets could permanently
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