The government's new coronavirus furlough package will lead to 'multiple business failure', Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has warned.He criticised the financial measures proposed to come in alongside impending lockdown measures during a northern leaders press conference on Saturday afternoon (October 10).Greater Manchester and many other areas face new tougher restrictions as early as next week, included reported plans for the closure of pubs and restaurants.Despite no official announcement being made on the new tiered system, the Chancellor announced that under the new measures, the government will fund businesses that are legally forced to close during the winter by paying two thirds of workers' wages.Eligible businesses will be.
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