plans to close hospitality businesses in the north are to be implemented. To be eligible for the new jobs support scheme grant, businesses have to be subject to restrictions and employees must be off work for a minimum of seven consecutive days.The scheme has been announced after "intensive engagement with local leaders" on potential new measures, according to the government.Chancellor Rishi Sunak said: “Throughout the crisis the driving force of our economic policy has not changed.“I have always said that we will do whatever is necessary to protect jobs and livelihoods as the situation evolves.“The expansion of the Job Support Scheme will provide a safety net for businesses across the UK who are required to temporarily close their doors,.
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